Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Sooke fire continues burning as extreme fire danger ratings persist on central Island
NANAIMO - While no lives or structures are in immediate danger, a tall plume of smoke stemming from a wildfire on the south Island is a close-to-home reminder fire season is here. The Old Man Lake fir...
Jul 24, 2024
Blood-stained clothing & butterfly knife found on accused after downtown Nanaimo stabbing
NANAIMO - An RCMP forensic analyst took the stand on the second day of a trial of two local men accused of manslaughter. Proceedings against Mark Jayden Harrison, 21, and co-accused Aiden Matthew Will...
Jul 23, 2024
Council moving ahead with $90m version of new Nanaimo Operations Centre
NANAIMO - For the third time in less than a year, the City of Nanaimo will seek elector approval to borrow money to fund a new public works yard. An alternative approval process is scheduled for the f...
Jul 23, 2024
Stage four water restrictions put in place across most RDN systems
NANAIMO - Weeks without significant rain coupled with abnormally high temperatures are forcing a tightening of the tap. The Regional District of Nanaimo announced the implementation of stage four wate...
Jul 23, 2024
Trial begins for men accused of stabbing death at Nanaimo’s Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - A local Mountie confirmed the identity of two of the suspects seen entering Maffeo Sutton Park before and after a man was stabbed to death near the park’s playground. The trial against...
Jul 23, 2024
New funding available to Oceanside poverty reduction & social inclusion initiatives
PARKSVILLE - New provincial funding is poised to make a big difference for grassroots organizations. The Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation are using $230,000 from the provincial government̵...
Jul 22, 2024
Nanaimo-based Island Top Team takes home three medals in Vancouver event
NANAIMO - Nanaimo Top Team had four athletes attend the Grappling Industries Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in Vancouver on July 20. The group had an impressive medal haul with three gold and two silver me...
Jul 22, 2024
‘Biggest boom you ever heard:’ garbage truck lands on its side in north Nanaimo single-vehicle incident
NANAIMO - A garbage truck which crashed on its side caused some minor traffic delays in north Nanaimo on Monday. Emergency crews were called to Bradbury Rd. near Rutherford Rd. shortly before noon on ...
Jul 22, 2024
Extended heat wave for Nanaimo & Oceanside finally breaks
NANAIMO - After roughly three weeks of relatively intense heat, the skies finally greyed over much of the central Island on Sunday. Light to moderate shower activity throughout much of the day provide...
Jul 22, 2024
‘Trying to lift this back up:’ Snuneymuxw First Nation reviving Coast Salish Games
SNUNEYMUXW - Athletes and competitors from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland are descending on the region for a long-overdue gathering. The Coast Salish Games returns after a more-than de...
Jul 22, 2024
