Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Canadian flights, hospitals, border disrupted during global technology outage
TORONTO - A global technology outage had grounded flights, disrupted hospitals and backed up border crossings in Canada on Friday, as reported issues persisted hours after the issues with Microsoft se...
Jul 19, 2024
Loaded handgun, drugs & young children found in backseat during Nanaimo traffic stop
NANAIMO -A concerned passerby phoned Nanaimo RCMP with an invaluable tip after spotting three adults "shooting up drugs" in the parking lot of a Departure Bay apartment complex. Several minutes later ...
Jul 18, 2024
RDN adjusts water consumption rules as level three restrictions come into effect
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has made changes to their stage three water restrictions. Stage three water restrictions are now in effect for all of the RDN’s water service are...
Jul 18, 2024
Wildfire prompts evacuation orders near Spences Bridge, B.C., as hot spell continues
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 76 properties in the Venables Valley area north of Spences Bridge, B.C., due to the out-of-control Shetland Creek wildfire. The...
Jul 18, 2024
‘The monkey’s off my back:’ affordable housing secured for Parksville seniors
PARKSVILLE - Funding through the provincial government has helped secure the long-term future of some affordable housing in Oceanside. The Ballenas Housing Society have purchased and assumed control o...
Jul 18, 2024
New urgent and primary care clinic pledged for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Help is on the way to address constant long line-ups at Nanaimo's lone Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) at Port Place Shopping Centre. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced at a Wednesda...
Jul 17, 2024
Online submissions headlines pending changes to Nanaimo’s AAP policy
NANAIMO - A number of tweaks to the City of Nanaimo’s alternative approval process (AAP) are likely coming, including allowing forms to be submitted electronically. City staff were asked in June...
Jul 17, 2024
Construction starts on new Gabriola ferries, Gulf Island capacity issues to benefit
NANAIMO - Work has begun at a European shipyard to build the first two of four new battery-electric hybrid ferries. Two of the new Island Class vessels will serve the Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islan...
Jul 17, 2024
Clippers add two defencemen for upcoming BCHL season
NANAIMO - The Clippers have secured two important pieces of the defence corps for next season. Bowen Burke, 19, and 18-year-old Hudson Gill will help fill the gaps left by high-profile departures like...
Jul 17, 2024
Proposed Nanaimo South End Community Centre headed to AAP in 2025
NANAIMO - A long-promised community centre for the city’s south end is rapidly moving to the top of City Council’s to do list. In a split 5-3 vote, City Councillors on Monday, July 15 set ...
Jul 17, 2024
