Tag Archives: Community
City reveals Terminal Avenue enhancement plan for downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - New plans to improve a key area in downtown Nanaimo have been revealed. The City of Nanaimo on Tuesday, July 27 announced conceptual plans for the re-imagining of Terminal Ave. from Esplanad...
Jul 27, 2021
$30m Departure Bay walkway project earns overwhelming public support
NANAIMO - Residents of the Harbour City appear keen for a walkable route linking the ferry terminal to the beach in Departure Bay.An ambitious and costly project, projected to be between $25 and $30 m...
Jul 27, 2021
City buys long-time vacant land in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Major steps have been taken to revitalize a blighted corner of downtown Nanaimo. Mayor Leonard Krog during a council meeting on Monday, July 26 announced the City has negotiated the sale of ...
Jul 26, 2021
Westwold residents are anxious as White Rock Lake wildfire continues to grow
WESTWOLD, B.C. - High temperatures and strong winds have combined to grow the White Rock Lake wildfire to over 12,000 hectares. Properties in the unincorporated community of Westwold are under an evac...
Jul 26, 2021
Parksville woman wins $3 million in Lotto 6/49 Jackpot
PARKSVILLE - A life-changing lottery win was celebrated with champagne and dinner for a Parksville woman. Frances Lloyd won $3 million when she matched all six numbers from the June 19, 2021 Lotto 6/4...
Jul 26, 2021
Banned Gabriola Island commercial fisherman taken to B.C.'s highest court
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A lengthy history of fishing act violations and court breaches has taken an embattled Gabriola Island commercial fisherman to the top court in B.C. A notice of civil claim against Sc...
Jul 26, 2021
Mary Simon set to be installed as 30th governor general, and first Indigenous
OTTAWA - Mary Simon will be installed later this morning as the country's new governor general and become the first Indigenous person to hold the role. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an In...
Jul 26, 2021
Nothing found after report of dead body at Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Reports of a dead body floating at Westwood Lake may have been a false alarm.RCMP, along with Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance were called to Westwood Lake around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Ju...
Jul 26, 2021
Kamloops RCMP, NSBIA say systemic changes needed to address ongoing social challenges
KAMLOOPS - There are growing calls in Kamloops for better mental health and addictions treatments, and specialized resources to address social disturbances on city streets. Kamloops RCMP say a signifi...
Jul 23, 2021
Summer CounterAttack campaign ramps up amid peak tourist season
NANAIMO - Local police are set to be out in full force on area roads through the rest of the summer months, targeting impaired drivers.The annual summer CounterAttack campaign began at the end of June...
Jul 23, 2021
