Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘We’re really pleased:’ over 115,000 view Parksville Beach Festival sand sculptures
PARKSVILLE - A solid stretch of amazing weather contributed to an increase in visitors to the annual Beach Festival. A total of 115,203 visitors were recorded entering the gates of the Sand Sculpting ...
Aug 19, 2024
Nanaimo’s VIEX celebrating 130th edition with return to fall fair roots
NANAIMO - New dates, new performances and a new layout means a new start for the Vancouver Island Exhibition. A summer staple for the mid-Island in recent years has shifted dates from its usual late-A...
Aug 19, 2024
NightOwls make progress but fall short of playoffs in year three
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will enter season four of their foray into West Coast League baseball looking for their first playoff appearance. The team went 26-28 in 2024, finishing just outside the playof...
Aug 18, 2024
Family duo channelling Mario Kart & cancer victory for Nanaimo soap box derby race
NANAIMO - A new hill marks a new challenge for a new group of 52 brave racers all looking to raise money for a local non-profit. The 2024 Hub City Soap Box Derby runs down Franklyn St. in the downtown...
Aug 18, 2024
Lantzville pride shines through with Minetown Day
LANTZVILLE - For nearly 50 years people in Lantzville and the surrounding area gather for a popular community-driven annual celebration. Minetown Day happens on Saturday, Aug. 17, with most of the eve...
Aug 17, 2024
‘The type of show that you’d expect in a big city:’ fireworks to ignite above Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Thousands of people will converge on Parksville's waterfront for a dazzling fireworks display punching well above the city's weight class. Quality Foods Festival of Lights marks the unoff...
Aug 17, 2024
VIDEO: Elite speedcubers twisting and turning at Nanaimo competition
NANAIMO - Some of the best ‘cubers’ in Canada, and some from around the world, are in the Harbour City this weekend. The Speedcubing Provincial Championships are being hosted at Beban Park...
Aug 16, 2024
‘Right now it’s too early to say:’ status of Ocean Mile Swim in Qualicum Beach unknown
QUALICUM BEACH - Organizers behind a popular summer-time staple in Qualicum Beach are closely watching the weather forecast. The fate of the planned Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim on Sunday, Aug. 18 a...
Aug 16, 2024
Long-awaited cell tower planned for north Nanaimo
NANAIMO - More reliable cell service, including access to vital services like 911, is slated to finally arrive for the city’s north end. The Regional District of Nanaimo announced an agreement w...
Aug 16, 2024
NightOwls make progress but fall short of playoffs in year three
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will enter season four of their foray into West Coast League baseball looking for their first playoff appearance. The team went 26-28 in 2024, finishing just outside the playof...
Aug 16, 2024
