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Historic hiring by BC EHS set to bring more paramedics to Northern BC

PRINCE GEORGE - After years of staffing challenges, and recruitment and retention battles, a historic amount of paramedics are set to be hired in Prince George and Northern BC."In my 33 years, I've ne...

Aug 27, 2021

VIDEO: 'We've had multiple calls:' young cougar strolls through Nanaimo's Rocky Point area

NANAIMO - A cougar has been spotted multiple times in a north Nanaimo neighbourhood lately, which a veteran conservation officer called somewhat rare for the reclusive animal.Stuart Bates, central isl...

Aug 27, 2021

Last Canadian military flight takes off from Kabul, ending mission

OTTAWA - The Canadian military mission in Kabul has ended with the vast majority of Canadian personnel departing the airport on Thursday morning, but some Canadians and their families remain trapped i...

Aug 26, 2021

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

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

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

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

Nanaimo man avoids jail despite 'quite horrific' child porn collection

NANAIMO - A man busted with a substantial child porn haul will serve his sentence at home as opposed to behind bars.Tori Bruce Schild, 31, was sentenced on Monday, Aug. 23 to one year of house arrest ...

Aug 24, 2021

124 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend throughout Island Health

NANAIMO - The steady rise in COVID-19 cases in Island Health has continued.Island Health confirmed 124 new cases over three reporting periods from the weekend. It brings the total number of cases in t...

Aug 23, 2021

VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction

NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...

Aug 23, 2021