Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘Enhance coverage and reliability:’ construction starts on north Nanaimo cell tower
NANAIMO - Construction has begun on a project to improve cell phone connectivity to the city’s north end. Wireless tower operator Terrion has begun work on site of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution ...
Oct 24, 2025
High winds cancel some Nanaimo-Vancouver ferries
NANAIMO - Strong winds from the first of a pair of fall storms expected through the region this weekend after impacting area travel. BC Ferries announced Friday, Oct. 24 their 10:15 a.m. departures fr...
Oct 24, 2025
Three new trucks coming online to aid CSO response in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Nearly half a million dollars in federal funding awarded to the City of Nanaimo is boosting response efforts for the city’s Community Safety Officers (CSO). Coming from the federal gov...
Oct 24, 2025
Lake fishing advocacy group hosts Nanaimo trout release event
NANAIMO - Fishing in one of the mid-Island’s many stocked lakes provide much more than the thrill of reeling in a rainbow trout. Mike Lawrence, founder of Vancouver Island Fishing for Fun Societ...
Oct 23, 2025
‘No plans at this time:’ parking improvements not on the horizon for popular Cathedral Grove
PORT ALBERNI - Challenges around traffic volumes, parking and pedestrian safety are set to continue for the foreseeable future at one of the Island’s biggest attractions. Cathedral Grove, midway...
Oct 23, 2025
‘Blustery conditions:’ atmospheric river arrives, impact lessened for Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Much of coastal B.C. woke up to wet and windy conditions Thursday morning, with more on the way. Environment Canada issued rain and wind warnings for much of Vancouver Island the morning of ...
Oct 23, 2025
Clippers’ Boisvert returns to Nanaimo after QMJHL stint
NANAIMO - Clippers forward Sam Boisvert is back where he started his junior career. After playing 63 games with 23 points for the team in 2023 and 2024 the Mirabel, Quebec native has returned to Nanai...
Oct 23, 2025
‘Massive’ Qualicum Beach senior care home rejected by councillors
QUALICUM BEACH - A proposed senior care facility won’t be moving forward, following concerns from neighbours about the size and scope of the project. Town councillors voted 3-2 on Wednesday, Oct...
Oct 23, 2025
Game-changing drone guides lost hiker near Cameron Lake to safety
WHISKEY CREEK - Fast-advancing drone technology is credited for the rapid rescue of a distressed hiker west of Whiskey Creek. On Sunday Oct. 19 at around 6 p.m., Arrowsmith Search and Rescue president...
Oct 22, 2025
Driver avoids prison sentence for leaving scene of fatal Cedar crash
NANAIMO - A man was handed a nine-month non-custodial sentence for leaving the scene of a crash in Cedar where an elderly female pedestrian was killed. Provincial court judge Tamara Hodge rendered her...
Oct 22, 2025
