Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nanaimo motorists shine during province-wide crackdown
NANAIMO - Over 200 impaired drivers were taken off B.C. roads recently, part of the BC Highway Patrol’s Light Up the Province initiative. Held this past Saturday, Dec. 7, over 400 police officer...
Dec 11, 2024
Striking Nanaimo postal workers disrupt Purolator operations
NANAIMO - Striking Canada Post workers in Nanaimo caused minor disruptions to an oversubscribed shipping company which the Crown corporation holds a majority ownership stake in. Around 30 people weari...
Dec 11, 2024
Massive Philippine Mars waterbomber preparing for final Island departure
NANAIMO - Just over four months after the Hawaii Mars made an emotional final flight down Vancouver Island, the Philippine Mars is preparing for her last mission. Crew from Coulson Aviation have worke...
Dec 11, 2024
Town of Ladysmith seeks public insight in reforming skateboard park
LADYSMITH - A second public workshop scheduled this week will help shape the future of refreshed skatepark in Ladysmith. The public engagement event happens on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Frank...
Dec 10, 2024
City of Nanaimo employee stabbed at Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - Police say a 50-year-old man was stabbed in the public washrooms at Maffeo Sutton Park Wednesday morning. In a news release, Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Sherri Wade stated a 50-year-old man was assaul...
Dec 10, 2024
VIDEO: ‘It’s so special to see these kids:’ Santa makes pre-Christmas stop at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Days before his round-the-world journey, Santa traded in his nine reindeer and sleigh for a comfy helicopter to tour B.C. hospitals. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas touched down in Nanaimo on Tuesd...
Dec 10, 2024
Crews to start tearing down eyesore Howard Johnson Hotel in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - As advertised by Snuneymux First Nation's chief, a problematic downtown Nanaimo hotel primed for future redevelopment will be swiftly brought down. Demotion crews and a hazardous materials c...
Dec 10, 2024
BC Coroners Service sees ‘significant decline’ in drug deaths, but reason unclear
VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded its lowest monthly number of illicit drug overdose deaths in more than four years, part of what the BC Coroners Service says is a “significant decline...
Dec 09, 2024
‘We make sure they get a response:’ Nanaimo postal workers ensuring Santa gets his letters
NANAIMO - Those looking to sneak in a last-minute wish list to Santa this holiday season can still do so, regardless of whether an ongoing mail strike continues or not. Members of the Canadian Union o...
Dec 09, 2024
State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets
VICTORIA - Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan is being asked to reserve free tickets. Horgan’s service will be held Sunday at ...
Dec 09, 2024
