Author Archives: Syndicated Content

PARIS - Nicholas Bennett won Canada’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games on Monday. The 20-year-old swimmer from Parksville, B.C., was first in the men’s 100-metre breaststroke and c...

NANAIMO - A fine of $10,500 was levied in response to several Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) land use bylaw infractions in relation to a former illegal short term rental (STR) property in French C...

NANAIMO - It’s not only time for back to school, but kids fall recreational basketball programs with Island Swish. Organizer and coach Matt Kuzminski said they’re looking to get as many yo...

NANAIMO - An explanation behind the dangerous and perplexing actions of a young driver on a closed section of highway remains a mystery. Kaden Nelson Brooks, 21, received a nine month jail sentence af...

PARIS - Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 21-year-old from Parksville, B.C., was second in men’s 200-metre freestyle to claim the fir...

NANAIMO - Saturday marks a day to remember those who have been lost to toxic drug poisonings and reflect on how we can do better to help those currently battling addiction. International Overdose Awar...

NANAIMO - Nearly 40 players will be broken into two teams for Clippers training camp. The team will hold ice sessions at Frank Crane Arena Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1 ahead of a four game prese...

NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying to represent the newly redrawn provincial Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding is changing minute by minute. Online profiles and news releases promoting previously ann...

NANAIMO - New classrooms are coming to Wellington Secondary School. The provincial government, in partnership with School District 68, announced 150 new seats will be added to the school, pushing offi...

TORONTO - When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough. “Even on the s...