Category Archives: British Columbia

Gabriola Island ferry due for schedule tweak after poor on-time performance
NANAIMO - Residents and visitors alike on Gabriola Island continue to be plagued by a constantly running late lifeline to Vancouver Island.Through the last three months, the MV Quinsam sailing between...
Aug 26, 2021

B.C. reports one death, 698 new cases of COVID-19 with 139 in hospital
VICTORIA - British Columbia is reporting 698 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death on the first day of the order to return to wearing masks in public places. There are 5,356 active infections, of w...
Aug 25, 2021

698 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including 45 up north
VICTORIA - The COVID-19 case count continues to rise. The provincial government announced 698 new cases today, including 45 in northern BC. There are 5,356 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and...
Aug 25, 2021

City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block
NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...
Aug 25, 2021

One presumed dead, one injured in collapse at B.C. construction site: RCMP
VANCOUVER - The RCMP say one person is believed to be dead and another is in hospital after part of a building collapsed in North Vancouver on Wednesday. Sgt. Peter DeVries says fire and rescue person...
Aug 25, 2021

Additional financial support available for wildfire evacuees
The Canadian Red Cross, in partnership with the B.C. government, is providing financial support for British Columbians who were forced from their homes due to wildfires.The Red Cross will provide fina...
Aug 25, 2021

Police stop speeding, impaired & uninsured driver without working brakes in Nanoose
PARKSVILLE - A woman is facing several driving infractions, but she could be in a much worse position if not for a fast-thinking traffic patrol officer.Cpl. Mike Halskov of BC Highway Patrol said thei...
Aug 25, 2021

Evacuation orders and alerts drop in B.C. as number of wildfires holds steady
VANCOUVER - Emergency Management BC says about 3,700 properties are on evacuation order, down from nearly 8,200 a week ago. A news release says nearly 11,300 properties are on evacuation alert - which...
Aug 25, 2021

Canfor reducing operating schedules at BC sawmills
PRINCE GEORGE - Forestry giant Canfor will reduce its operating schedules starting next week, with the exception of WynnWood. As a result, Canfor's BC mills are expected to operate at approximately 80...
Aug 25, 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations 'off the table' for school district 68 employees
NANAIMO - Union leaders representing teachers and support staff in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools say they won't initiate the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their members.Jeremy Inscho,...
Aug 25, 2021