Community

Nanaimo granted $2.5M from province to tackle homelessness

NANAIMO - It's hoped a substantial influx of cash will help the City of Nanaimo provide solutions to the ever-expanding homelessness crisis. The province announced $2.5 million for the City's Homeless...

Aug 13, 2021

'He didn't care:' court hears deplorable actions by impaired driver in fatal Parksville hit and run

NANAIMO - A severely intoxicated driver instantly killed a pedestrian in a Parksville hit and run before he and others deliberately misled Oceanside RCMP throughout their investigation.A sentencing he...

Aug 12, 2021

Northern Lights Winery aims to collect over 20,000 pounds of apples in an effort to reduce Human-Bear conflict

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Lights Estate Winery and the Northern Bear Awareness Society of Prince George is hoping to collect over 20,000lbs of apples to add to the more than 100,000lbs it has received ...

Aug 12, 2021

Island Health nears 200 active COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases with Island Health continues to climb. There are 193 active cases as of Thursday, Aug. 12, a rise of eight from the day before. There were significantly m...

Aug 12, 2021

Family rescued from Snake Island after boat destroyed in choppy waters

NANAIMO - A family of three was saved from a small, rocky island near Nanaimo after their boat was destroyed. The family with a young two-and-a-half-year-old daughter were stranded on Snake Island aft...

Aug 12, 2021

City receives funds to tackle homelessness

PRINCE GEORGE - In an effort to address community health and wellness in terms of homelessness, mental health, and addiction, the City will receive just shy of $2 million under the Strengthening Commu...

Aug 12, 2021

Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum opening student-led exhibit

PRINCE GEORGE - Have you wondered how the railway tracks are maintained? Or what happens if there is a train accident? "Derailed: keeping the click-clack on the track" will immerse you in the experien...

Aug 12, 2021

Shipping firm warned to leave Nanaimo parking lot

UPDATE: Corporate Couriers Logistics issued a statement on Friday, Aug 13 regarding its use of the City of Nanaimo's parking lot at Beban Park off Dorman Rd. near the artificial turf fields.The City r...

Aug 12, 2021

Black bear spotted near playground at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park

PRINCE GEORGE - Just after 11 am on Wednesday a black bear was spotted in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park and was perched in a tree for hours.Around 1 p.m. the bear came down from the tree and proceeded...

Aug 11, 2021

Smokey skies possible as third summer heat wave descends on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - The pending third wave of hot weather for the region this summer may not be the only problem over the coming days.Environment Canada issued its third heat warning this year on Monday, Aug. 9...

Aug 11, 2021