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Survey aims to improve mountain biking amenities in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - With mountain biking in a boom period, local stewards are trying to capture the economic impact the fast-growing sport is having in Nanaimo.Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered with several ...

Aug 16, 2021

City of Port Alberni completes purchase of Somass Mill

PORT ALBERNI - The purchase of a prime piece of waterfront property has completed.The City of Port Alberni recently purchased the Somass Mill property from Western Forest Products for $5.3 million. Ma...

Aug 15, 2021

Cyclist rides 100 laps up their steep street for Nanaimo fundraiser

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo cyclist exceeded their fundraising goal by riding up and down their steep mid-Nanaimo street 100 times. Marc Gervais pedalled along Chestnut St. in mid-July to raise money for the ...

Aug 15, 2021

Long-term care residents in 100 Mile House temporarily relocating to Williams Lake due to wildfire concerns

100 MILE HOUSE B.C. - Interior Health (IH) is responding to wildfire threats near the community of 100 Mile House.In response to nearby wildfire activity, IH is relocating Fischer Place and Mill Site ...

Aug 14, 2021

Cadets awarded for heroic efforts battling rural house fire

.PRINCE GEORGE - Two cadets from just west of Prince George were recognized for their efforts in battling a rural house fire earlier this year near Cluculz Lake.Flight Corporal Hannah Kalyn and her br...

Aug 13, 2021

Nanaimo's Reuse Rendezvous aims to bolster waste diversion

NANAIMO - Household items in need of a new home are up for grabs with the return of the popular Reuse Rendezvous event.Nanaimo residents are invited to place their usable goods outside their homes on ...

Aug 13, 2021

Recent high of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health continues

NANAIMO - The rising trend of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health shows no signs of stopping. Another 29 new cases were found in the health authority by Friday, Aug. 13, with 11 in the central Island ...

Aug 13, 2021

Northern Lights wants apples. Again.

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Lights Estate Winery and the Northern Bear Awareness Society of Prince George are joining forces again. They are hoping to collect over 20,000 pounds of apples to add to the m...

Aug 13, 2021

Search underway for missing diver off Winchelsea Islands

NANAIMO - A diver vanished in the waters off Lantzville, leading to an extensive search effort.Nanaimo RCMP reported a man failed to resurface to a boat off the shores of the Winchelsea Islands at abo...

Aug 13, 2021

Valemount one of six B.C. communities to receive support for housing needs

VALEMOUNT - Six B.C. communities will benefit from provincial funding that supports local governments to report on their community housing needs so they can deliver more diverse and affordable homes."...

Aug 13, 2021