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VIDEO: 'We're just thrilled:' iconic Christmas lights tradition returns to mid-Island

QUALICUM BEACH - Following an unusually dark and quiet 2020 winter season at Milner Gardens, crowds are returning for the popular holiday spectacle.An ever-growing display of more than 100,000 Christm...

Dec 03, 2021

Single warming centre open for Nanaimo's vulnerable population

NANAIMO - For those experiencing homelessness during the winter months, a warming centre can be the difference between life or death.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA) is offering t...

Dec 01, 2021

'Clearly unreasonable:' Appeals Court orders jail time for Parksville workplace scammer under house arrest

NANAIMO - A repeat fraudster who bilked $70,000 from her former employer has been ordered to exchange her electronic bracelet for a jail cell.The BC Court of Appeal announced two years of house arrest...

Nov 30, 2021

Miracle on Third set for Wednesday to benefit BBBS of Northern BC

PRINCE GEORGE - Miracle on Third is just around the corner, this year the annual fundraiser will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC (BBBS).The past year or so over the pandemic has be...

Nov 29, 2021

Inattentive driver sentenced for fatal rear-end crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Andrew Capadouca's wife kissed him and waved goodbye as he rode off on his motorcycle headed for lunch on a clear, warm afternoon in Nanaimo.Minutes later the 73-year-old retiree was pronoun...

Nov 29, 2021

VIDEO: 'It has been a huge passion of mine:' pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...

Nov 26, 2021

Regional District completes Housing Needs Assessment

PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser Fort George has produced its first-ever housing needs assessment. Key findings from the project include: The population of the Electoral Areas is growin...

Nov 26, 2021

Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness

NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters.Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, w...

Nov 26, 2021

Death of well known stand-up star devastates local comedians

NANAIMO - Matt Billon soared with the heaviest hitters in stand-up comedy, but still made time for emerging talent, including Nanaimo artists.Billon, 42, a mainstay in Canadian stand-up comedy for mor...

Nov 26, 2021

High school football, soccer team given travel ban exemption for provincials from SD68

NANAIMO - Emotions switched from outrage to elation for those involved with John Barsby Community School's football programs.The junior and senior varsity AA football teams were informed this week the...

Nov 24, 2021