Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - Over-fishing and lying about it was costly for a couple following an outing to a Nanoose Bay beach. Sam Lam and his wife Hieu Tran each pleaded guilty to retaining oysters and clams above th...

NANAIMO - Faced with escalating prices, low inventory and permitting backlogs, solutions to the local housing crisis could be right under our feet. A new provincial government-funded initiative will s...

NANAIMO - A once small clinic helping people in need care for their cats and dogs shows no signs of slowing down amid high demand in the Nanaimo area. Helping Paws community clinic had its fifth anniv...

NANAIMO - A battle for playoff positioning ended with the Chilliwack Chiefs beating the Clippers 3-2 in the regular season finale. The Chiefs led 2-1 after the opening period with Nanaimo’s Dyla...

NANAIMO - Already boasting near-record development, the City is looking at ways to become more efficient and green light more projects in the community. City councillors heard a detailed report on the...

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Kettlebell Club is hosting a major lifting event on March 30. Organizer Solmon Macys said nearly 50 athletes will be at the Coast Bastion Hotel for the Western Canadian Champions...

NANAIMO - The Clippers Brett Merner is playing his final regular season games for his hometown team. In game 53 of Nanaimo’s 54 game schedule the captain and three year veteran played overtime h...

NANAIMO - A local man remains in custody following two alleged flashing incidents on the south Island, along with a similar allegation on the Lower Mainland. Douglas Lance Laplante, 36, faces eight di...

LADYSMITH - A new sign welcoming people to Ladysmith is turning heads due to its unique and vibrant design, featuring a Coast Salish carving style. Created by a local Stz’uminus artist John Mars...

NANAIMO - One of the province’s largest sport and activity-based events is coming back to the Harbour City. The 55+ BC Games will run in Nanaimo in September 2025, the first time the city has ho...