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
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
Colombo Lodge and RIH Foundation hosting drive-thru dinner fundraiser for cancer care
KAMLOOPS - A drive-thru picnic dinner to raise funds for cancer care.Colombo Lodge is partnering with the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation in support of local cancer care at RIH. Over the next f...
Jun 14, 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
Help wanted: Tourism, hospitality operators trying to fill jobs as summer bookings increase in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Travel restrictions are starting to ease this month, and more and more British Columbians are making summer plans with hotel bookings, and tourism activities. After months of limited social...
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
RIH sidewalk construction reduces Third Avenue to single lane traffic
KAMLOOPS - People attending Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops between June 14 and 22 should be aware of construction that will reduce Third Avenue to single-lane traffic only.As part of the RIH ...
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
