Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nanaimo & Oceanside not expected to feel full effects of ‘bomb cyclone’ hitting B.C.
NANAIMO - Despite forecasts predicting a “bomb cyclone” moving through coastal B.C. mid-week, one Environment Canada meteorologist doesn’t forsee any major issues locally. Brian Proc...
Nov 18, 2024
‘We see a huge change:’ $17,000 donation from Oceanside group makes huge impact in local schools
PARKSVILLE - A local group working with area students to help them navigate the social challenges of high school just got a huge boost. The ‘Guys Groups’ at both Ballenas and Kwalikum Seco...
Nov 18, 2024
‘To say the least, it’s disappointing:’ repeat damage done to Nanaimo market sign
NANAIMO - The manager of a year-round farmers market in the city has been left scratching her head after two instances of seemingly senseless vandalism. After years of work, planning and government pr...
Nov 17, 2024
Santa and helper elf bringing Christmas miracles to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A local couple is making this Christmas season extra special for a few deserving families by bringing holiday cheer right to their door. Dave Payne and Alison Laharty started ‘Santa...
Nov 17, 2024
Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees
VANCOUVER - Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court l...
Nov 16, 2024
Oceanside fire departments converge for annual Fill the Boots fundraiser
PARKSVILLE - Eight fire departments servicing the Parksville-Qualicum Beach region are accepting donations to help extinguish hunger and provide presents for youngsters this winter holiday season. Led...
Nov 16, 2024
Kinch hattrick paces Clippers to 7-1 rout of Kings
NANAIMO - A clinical performance from the Nanaimo Clippers saw them romp to one of their most comprehensive wins of the season. In the first leg of a weekend home-and-home series against the Powell Ri...
Nov 15, 2024
‘I think our wish has come true:’ Beloved Nanaimo grocery store remains open under new ownership
NANAIMO - New arrivals to the Harbour City vow to carry on the tradition of a popular grocery store operating on the edge of Nanaimo's downtown for decades. The Patel family, originally from New Dehli...
Nov 15, 2024
Thirteen-year-old boy injured after being hit by car along Departure Bay Rd.
NANAIMO - A teenage boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle along Departure Bay Rd. The incident occurred at the intersection of Loat St. and Departure Bay Rd. around 2:15 p....
Nov 15, 2024
Barsby Bulldogs hit the road for AA varsity quarterfinal game
NANAIMO - The John Barsby Bulldogs are playing in a BC high school football quarterfinal game in Abbotsford. The AA varsity team will be an underdog against the number three team in the province when ...
Nov 15, 2024
