Tag Archives: Community
Driver guilty of fatal Cedar crash fined, avoids driving prohibition
NANAIMO - A man convicted in a crash south of Nanaimo which killed a well known retired police officer is keeping his drivers license. Conrad Nikolaus Wetten, 25, was handed a $1,500 fine on Friday, J...
Jun 25, 2021
BC Ferries' new schedule released to handle busy summer
NANAIMO - Ferries to and from Vancouver Island are expected to be packed this summer, especially as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. BC Ferries' summer schedule began Friday, June 25 with extra sailings ...
Jun 25, 2021
Active cases remain unchanged in Island Health, two new
NANAIMO - The central and southern areas of Island Health split two new COVID-19 cases. One new case in each area was announced on Thursday, June 24. This is the second day of two new cases in Island ...
Jun 24, 2021
Busy start to summer operations at Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - With the combination of hot weather and recently eased travel restrictions, it's been a busy first week of summer operations at Sun Peaks Resort. Sun Peaks Resort Director of Marketi...
Jun 24, 2021
Old South Wellington School turning into much-needed community centre
NANAIMO - Members of the South Wellington community will once again have a place to meet and socialize after going without a venue for nearly a decade. The Regional District of Nanaimo and SD68 announ...
Jun 24, 2021
Parksville man jailed for terrorizing women with anonymous sexually explicit calls & texts
Editor's Note: The following story may not be suitable for all readers, discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man was jailed after he unleashed a lengthy and damaging harassment campaign against several P...
Jun 24, 2021
Mt. Paul golf pros tee off for ALS Golf-a-Thon
KAMLOOPS - June is a big month for ALS fundraising in Kamloops. Last weekend, the annual ALS Walk was held. Today (June 23), pros at Mt. Paul Golf Course were taking on the ALS Golf-a-Thon.For many fo...
Jun 23, 2021
Two new COVID-19 cases in Island Health
NANAIMO - Only a relatively low number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health. The health authority confirmed the two new on Wednesday, June 23 brought the central Island total to 2,475, which is slig...
Jun 23, 2021
Summer reading clubs return at Thompson Nicola Regional Libraries
KAMLOOPS - Summer has arrived, and summer reading clubs are ready to begin at the Thompson Nicola Regional Library. The free programs are designed to promote reading as a fun activity - and ultimately...
Jun 23, 2021
24-hour bike ride boosts Loaves & Fishes summer fundraiser
NANAIMO - An annual fundraiser for Nanaimo's food bank is set to have its most successful year yet. Peter Sinclair, executive director of Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank said the annual Food4S...
Jun 23, 2021
