Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - Officials in Nanaimo are working on implementing the provincial plan to increase available housing density near transit exchange areas. Passed on Nov. 30 bill 47 requires municipalities to d...

VANCOUVER - Data from Vancouver police shows a “dramatic” drop in small drug seizures after decriminalization came into effect in British Columbia last year. The department says during the...

NANAIMO - Bus connections linking all points of Vancouver Island are resuming ahead of the summer tourist season. The Tofino Bus, operated by Wilson’s Transportation, makes regular weekly runs f...

Editors note: The following article includes graphic details of violence. Discretion is advised NANAIMO - Highly disturbing facts of the murder of a beloved Nanaimo man at a coffee shop have been reve...

VICTORIA - British Columbia has approved the use of an updated Taser weapon for officers around the province to use as a less-lethal weapon during police confrontations. A statement from the Ministry ...

NANAIMO - New spaces are, at least a little, easing some pressure for parents and caregivers finding childcare in the city. BGC Central Vancouver Island were the recipients of $1.5 million in provinci...

NANAIMO - Reduced enrolment numbers leading to a deep deficit has caused Vancouver Island University to cancel some programs, with more in the process of being phased out. On the chopping block are a ...

LADYSMITH - A significant funding injection will complete a major water infrastructure project in Ladysmith. The Town announced on Friday, March 22 nearly $10.9 million in federal and provincial fundi...

LANGLEY - The Clippers losing streak is up to five games after a 4-2 setback in Langley. In the first period the Rivermen vaulted into a 2-0 lead on goals by Logan Morrell and Vitaly Levyy. Connor DeT...

NANAIMO - The NightOwls will return several key players for their third WCL baseball season. The team has also been hard at work bringing in new talent from across North America and around the world. ...