Tag Archives: 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
BC company provides Wildland Firefighter Training for men facing barriers to career success
KAMLOOPS - On a smoky Thursday near Logan Lake, this group of men are out learning how to run and maintain a brush saw. They're here as part of an eight-week Wildland Firefighting and Silviculture Pro...
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
New grant program to be developed for Kamloops businesses hit by vandalism and graffiti
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and local Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to create a new grant for businesses impacted by vandalism and graffiti. The City says in a news release today (Aug. 12) it...
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
Kamloops residents revel in fresh, smoke-free air (for now)
KAMLOOPS - For weeks, folks have been hoping for a glimpse of this - fluffy white clouds drifting lazily across the blue sky. "I'm just happy that it's clear skies," one person at Pioneer Park said wi...
Aug 11, 2021
United Way accepting B.C. wildfire relief funding applications
KAMLOOPS - United Way B.C. (UWBC) says applications are now open for agencies and organizations helping with wildfire relief.In early July, UWBC re-launched its United For BC Wildfire Recovery Fund to...
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
