Author Archives: Syndicated Content

PARKSVILLE - The Oceanside Generals are set to kick off their VIJHL title defense. The team finished third in the North Division and draws a matchup against the second seeded Comox Valley Glacier King...

NANAIMO - Development can proceed on an expansive student housing complex at Vancouver Island University. City Councillors unanimously awarded a development permit for a 10-storey student housing faci...

PARKSVILLE - One final vote signaled the end of debate for a much-discussed addiction treatment centre on the edge of Parksville's downtown. Council gave its unanimous blessing for a 19 bed Island Hea...

LADYSMITH - A newly unveiled lumber drying machine at Western Forest Products' Saltair Sawmill represents an important transition for Vancouver Island's largest private sector employer. WFP president ...

NANAIMO - With a season under their belts, players and staff from Harbourside FC are preparing to make more waves this season. After debuting in League 1 last summer, both the men’s and women...

NANAIMO - An extended standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a home ended safely. Local Mounties, members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, and crisis negotiators were called to a resi...

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man accused of several violent crimes in the region. Arrest warrants were issued for 38-year-old Curtis Jesse Houle on three charges for assault with a wea...

NANAIMO - It’s being described as “a happy problem” to have, with the City and School District 68 partnering up to solve it. A grant application is in with the B.C. Alliance for Heal...

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a driver and vehicle believed responsible for a fatal hit and run. Police were called to the 2800 block of Cedar Rd. near Bennie Rd. in south Cedar around 8:...

NEW WESTMINSTER - The VIU Mariners won double gold at the PACWEST volleyball provincials. Both the men’s and women’s teams started their tournaments with semifinal appearances against Camo...