Author Archives: Syndicated Content
“I really look forward to the day where we put ourselves out of business:’ new releases boosts marmot population
NANAIMO - Rebuilding the endangered Vancouver Island marmot received a boost with about 60 of the herbivores strategically released into the wild lately. Nanaimo based Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF)...
Jul 14, 2024
‘Blown away with the stupidity of some people:’ Pipers Lagoon fire chars grass, but quickly contained
NANAIMO - Fire hoses remained deployed at Pipers Lagoon Saturday morning, hours after a brush fire scorched the popular waterfront area. Flames broke out shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, July 12 from...
Jul 13, 2024
Nanaimo’s signature pickleball tournament takes over Oliver Woods
NANAIMO - It’s a milestone year for the Nanaimo Indoor Pickleball Tournament. The 10th annual event takes place Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at the Oliver Woods Community Centre with ov...
Jul 13, 2024
Renovations help secure long-term future for Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter
NANAIMO - Considerable surface and structural improvements to an aging building on Townsite Rd. is helping ensure a valuable shelter service will remain for years to come. Around $300,000 was fundrais...
Jul 13, 2024
VIDEO: Fireworks ignite large brush fire at Piper’s Lagoon
NANAIMO - Fireworks are believed responsible for a massive fire on the grassy hill at Piper’s Lagoon in the city’s north end. Calls to 911 were made just before 11 p.m. on Friday, July 13 ...
Jul 13, 2024
Local dragon boaters help save Nanaimo event from sinking
NANAIMO - A group of mid Island dragon boaters navigated the choppy waters of keeping a beloved major paddling event afloat. Angels Abreast, which was instrumental in launching the Nanaimo Dragon Boat...
Jul 12, 2024
Free engraving offered to curb catalytic converter thefts in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Even with a recent downtick in reported thefts of catalytic converters, Mounties and a local auto repair shop are trying to make the valued devices a little less enticing. A free event is sc...
Jul 12, 2024
Nanaimo fire crews quickly knock down fast-moving brush fire along E&N Trail
NANAIMO - Within a matter of a few minutes a small spot fire expanded to about 30 square feet beside the E&N Trail across from Long Lake. The fire was reported on Thursday, July 11 shortly before ...
Jul 12, 2024
Multiple BC Ferries sailings cancelled due to faulty power supply
NANAIMO - Failure of a backup system on board the Queen of Oak Bay is forcing schedule tweaks for BC Ferries. The company announced on Friday, July 12 they’ve cancelled both the 9:05 a.m. and 1:...
Jul 12, 2024
‘It’s an event not to miss:’ world-class sand sculptors about to rise on Parksville’s waterfront
PARKSVILLE - Some of the top sand sculptors on the planet have converged on Parksville for the mid-Island region's most popular summer attraction. The Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition offic...
Jul 12, 2024
