Tag Archives: People
Thief strikes numerous times across Vancouver Island in one-week crime spree
PARKSVILLE - Mounties are looking for man wanted for numerous incidents across the mid-island including theft of a vehicle. According to Oceanside RCMP, a Chevy Silverado pick-up truck was reported st...
Jun 20, 2021
VIDEO: Boat catches fire on Long Lake
NANAIMO - A sunny weekend at the beach was interrupted by a boat which caught fire. The motor boat was engulfed in flame in the middle of Long Lake on Sunday, June 20 just after 4 p.m."We are not sure...
Jun 20, 2021
New benches bringing vibrant colours to Oceanside region
PARKSVILLE - Travellers and Oceanside residents will be able to sit and take in the amazing natural views while enjoying artistic creativity. Thirty freshly painted benches, built by Ballenas Secondar...
Jun 20, 2021
Local swimmer reaching for Tokyo Olympic berth
NANAIMO - Tayden De Pol won't see the finish line coming as he looks to earn a trip to Tokyo in July.The Nanaimo swimmer, a former member of the Riptides swim team and current UBC Thunderbird, will ta...
Jun 18, 2021
Pub owner fed-up with abusive customers
With some COVID-19 restrictions easing, Alexanders Beach Pub and Liquor Store owner Gary Batula was hoping that issues with problem customers would go away, but it appears the opposite is happening."Y...
Jun 18, 2021
'It's really sad:' Whiskey Creek service station flattened in non-suspicious fire
WHISKEY CREEK - Fire officials believe a damaging blaze which destroyed the Whiskey Creek Co-op service station was accidental.Lt. Theresa Benoit with Coombs-Hillers Volunteer fire department said the...
Jun 18, 2021
Lotto Max jackpot hits $140 million
A fourth record setting jackpot is up for grabs in tonights Lotto Max draw. The pot has continued to build after the main prize was missed in the last three record setting draws. The national game has...
Jun 18, 2021
'We felt compelled to speak up:' Nanoose Bay dog owners demand tougher animal cruelty laws
NANAIMO - A Nanoose Bay couple hopes something positive results from the horrific abuse their dog suffered at the hands of a disturbed pet sitter.Jayson and Milagros Henkel are making their concerns k...
Jun 18, 2021
Future Kalamalka Lake access not a guarantee
Heading for Kalamalka Lake to go boating, paddling or for a swim on a whim, may not be as easy in the future, as access and capacity limits are stretched..Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick was asked during...
Jun 18, 2021
Cohorts disbanding for September return to normal in BC classrooms
NANAIMO - With a pandemic-affected school year coming to an end, public health and the education system has turned its attention to what's to come.Provincial education minister Jennifer Whiteside anno...
Jun 17, 2021
