Tag Archives: Community
Save-On-Foods’ ‘Share It Forward’ program filling local food banks
KAMLOOPS - For the fourth year in a row, and the second amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Save-On-Foods and Western Family are teaming up and asking Western Canadians to help them "Share It Forward" to su...
Jun 15, 2021
Users concerned about Elksentre reopening plan
PRINCE GEORGE - The ice sheet at the Elksentre can't go in quickly enough according to user groups.The arena has been closed since March 2020 and never re-opened along with the five other ice rinks wi...
Jun 15, 2021
Suspicious fires in downtown Nanaimo keep emergency crews active
NANAIMO - A series of deliberately set and suspicious fires around Nanaimo has lead to a full investigation from Nanaimo RCMP and Fire Rescue. More than 20 suspicious fires were set, mostly around dow...
Jun 15, 2021
Dover Bay Secondary students raise $13k for cancer research
NANAIMO - Students at one of the region's biggest schools have smashed their own expectations to support cancer research.Led by the school's 15 member student council, students at Dover Bay Secondary ...
Jun 15, 2021
'I was out of control:' man sentenced for Qualicum Beach armed robbery
NANAIMO - Fuelled by "every drug under the sun", a Ladysmith man lost his mind after watching his life fall apart during a brazen 2019 crime spree. Dustin Sean Williams stole a truck and robbed a Qual...
Jun 15, 2021
Extremely rare white raven fighting for his life at Errington animal refuge
ERRINGTON - Animal care providers are closely watching a rare bird found recently in dire condition and unable to fly. Following marked improvements in recent days, the North Island Wildlife Recovery ...
Jun 14, 2021
No more overdue fees at Prince George Public Library
PRINCE GEORGE - It's official! Overdue fees for items from the Prince George Public Library are a thing of the past.Outstanding fees from late returns will be eliminated in all member accounts, while ...
Jun 14, 2021
Local karate instructor continues to teach despite paralysis
PRINCE GEORGE - Chantelle Grafton was in a mountain biking accident two years ago which left her paralyzed from the neck down. Being a quadriplegic has had a huge effect on her, however she has found ...
Jun 14, 2021
Former Nanaimo mayor Graeme Roberts passes away
NANAIMO - Flags are at half mast at Nanaimo City Hall to recognize the passing of a former mayor. Graeme Roberts, who held the top elected position in Nanaimo for two years after defeating Frank J. Ne...
Jun 14, 2021
Restrictions on travel, social gatherings and leisure activities ease
NANAIMO - B.C. is shifting into the second phase of its COVID-19 restart plan.Effective Tuesday, June 15, indoor, organized gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted with an appropriate COVID-19 saf...
Jun 14, 2021