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No charges for Ladysmith officers after suspect sustains ‘serious dog bite injuries’
LADYSMITH - Despite initially forwarding charge recommendation to Crown Counsel, B.C.’s police watchdog now says no further action is needed against three RCMP officers in Ladysmith. An attempte...
Pattison Media Mar 04, 2026
B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult children, who got used to the struggle of getting his kids out of bed on dark winter mornings as they were growing up...
Syndicated Content Mar 04, 2026
B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult children, who got used to the struggle of getting his kids out of bed on dark winter mornings as they were growing up...
Syndicated Content Mar 04, 2026
Nanaimo workplace fraudster pocketed $133K
NANAIMO - An extended fraud scheme against a local woman's former employer resulted in a guilty plea and potential jail time. Jayvee Abad Salayon, 32, pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 on Tuesday, M...
Pattison Media Mar 04, 2026
Nanaimo workplace fraudster pocketed $133K
NANAIMO - A local woman's extended fraud scheme against her former employer resulted in a guilty plea and potential jail time. Jayvee Abad Salayon, 32, pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 on Tuesday, ...
Pattison Media Mar 04, 2026
‘A very uncertain situation:’ gas prices expected to rise through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An emerging Middle Eastern conflict, coupled with seasonal changes in supply and capacity, are forcing prices to go higher at the gas pump. While they have yet to adjust locally, experts who...
Pattison Media Mar 03, 2026
‘A very uncertain situation:’ gas prices expected to rise through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An emerging Middle Eastern conflict, coupled with seasonal changes in supply and capacity, are forcing prices to go higher at the gas pump. While they have yet to adjust locally, experts who...
Pattison Media Mar 03, 2026
RDN secures Hamilton Marsh purchase
NANAIMO - A large swath of environmentally valued land is now officially in the hands of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). The purchase of the forested area west of Qualicum Beach known as Hamil...
Pattison Media Mar 03, 2026
RDN secures Hamilton Marsh purchase
NANAIMO - A large swath of environmentally valued land is now officially in the hands of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). The purchase of the forested area west of Qualicum Beach known as Hamil...
Pattison Media Mar 03, 2026
Coroners Inquest to investigate Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
VICTORIA - B.C.’s chief coroner has ordered a full inquest into one of the deadliest school shootings in Canadian history. Nine people, including the shooter, were killed on Feb. 10 in Tumbler R...
Pattison Media Mar 03, 2026