Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is warning customers in remote areas of Vancouver Island that they may be without power until late Saturday, as winds from another powerful storm hit the coast. The latest in a se...
Nov 22, 2024
Familiar ‘no power, no phone’ movie replayed for Gabriola Islanders
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Residents are familiar with the script, but that doesn't make it any easier. Power has been out for residents of Gabriola and neighbouring Mudge Island since the evening of Tuesday, ...
Nov 22, 2024
‘An incredibly fun night:’ Moonlight Madness in Qualicum Beach ignites holiday cheer
QUALICUM BEACH - It’s the official start of the holiday shopping season for many mid-Islanders. Hosted by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Madness happens on Thursday, Nov. 21, ...
Nov 21, 2024
Body retrieved following south Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - A body was located from an Old Victoria Rd. Nanaimo home after it was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. The fire at 1019 Old Victoria Rd. broke out just after 5:00 a.m. with Nanaimo...
Nov 21, 2024
Brisk storm topples trees at Nanaimo parks, including prized fairy tree at Neck Point
NANAIMO - Downed trees, blocked trails and destroyed playground equipment was the aftermath of an unusually powerful storm pummelling much of Vancouver Island. Several large trees tumbled to the groun...
Nov 21, 2024
Plante plays OT hero as Clippers cap Caps in school day game
NANAIMO - Kids from School District 68 attending the annual school day game hosted by the Nanaimo Clippers were treated to not only a home team win, but some bonus hockey as well. Over 1,500 kids and ...
Nov 20, 2024
Occupant missing following severe south Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - Police believe a person living in a south-end home where an early morning fire broke out may still be inside. The fire at 1019 Old Victoria Rd. was reported on Wednesday, Nov. 20 just after ...
Nov 20, 2024
‘It’s a significant event:’ Multi-day power outages expected in Nanaimo elsewhere
NANAIMO - Power outages are expected to persist this week as BC Hydro learns more about a punishing windstorm inflicting widespread damage across coastal B.C. Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro's manager of communi...
Nov 20, 2024
Some schools & highways closed as mid-Island begins cleanup from overnight ‘bomb cyclone’
NANAIMO - Wind gusts in excess of 170 kilometres per hour hit parts of the B.C. coast overnight as a strong storm system came as advertised. Close to 40,000 BC Hydro customers remain without power as ...
Nov 20, 2024
Public transit ticket sale changes looms for mid Island bus riders
NANAIMO - Traditional fare products will soon no longer be sold to Regional District of Nanaimo's transit customers. As of Dec. 1, physical tickets, along with monthly and semester passes, won't be so...
Nov 20, 2024
