Tag Archives: People
'I knew something was wrong:' Nanaimo woman pushes for multiple myeloma awareness
NANAIMO - When a doctor assumed Debbie Graves' delayed recovery from fractured ribs was age related she knew something more was wrong.Stricken with severe pain six weeks after slipping on a boat in th...
Sep 05, 2021
Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver fast ferry pledged by Conservative leader
NANAIMO - A long-stalled downtown to downtown fast ferry service would be funded if Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole had his way.His statement spawned loud cheers from roughly 100 part...
Sep 04, 2021
City developments on track to bounce back from pandemic slump
NANAIMO - The pace of new residential and commercial builds throughout Nanaimo are slated to return to normal in 2021.The value of construction underway in 2020 dipped significantly due to the COVID-1...
Sep 04, 2021
VIDEO: 6 years in jail for drunk driver responsible for fatal hit & run in Parksville
NANAIMO - A provincial court judge issued six years in jail to a man in a highly disturbing case of impaired driving leading to the death of a long-time friend.Judge Karen Whonnock issued the sentence...
Sep 03, 2021
Port Alberni woman spared jail for trying to burn down apartment building home to alleged drug trafficker
PORT ALBERNI - A woman devastated after three friends died from fentanyl overdoses went to extreme lengths for her version of retribution.Drunk and consumed with anger, court was told the 42-year-old ...
Sep 02, 2021
Central Vancouver Island sees 25 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases found within central Vancouver Island has matched tallies from the day before. Island Health on Thursday, Sept. 2 confirmed 25 new COVID-19 cases in the area...
Sep 02, 2021
Mt. Hayes wildfire considered under control, crews dousing hot spots
NANAIMO - BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) personnel are mopping up the site of a once fast-growing fire northwest of Ladysmith.The BCWFS recently downgraded the 61.5 hectare Mt. Hayes wildfire from being ...
Sep 02, 2021
Overnight commercial sailings planned between Duke Point & Tsawwassen
NANAIMO - More ferries will shuttle commercial goods to and from Vancouver Island. Beginning Sept. 7, BC Ferries will operate one round trip sailing between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in the late night...
Sep 01, 2021
Nanaimo's development approval process to speed up with new online site
NANAIMO - The overwhelmed development permit process in Nanaimo is expected to become easier with provincial money. Nanaimo received $500,000 from the ministry of municipal affairs to speed up the dev...
Sep 01, 2021
Homicide investigation begins after person in Bowser succumbs to injuries
BOWSER - A homicide investigation is in its early stages after someone found injured in a Bowser home passed away.The person was found in a home in the 5000 block of Thompson Clark Drive West in Bowse...
Aug 31, 2021
