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Transportation Minister leaves sliver of hope for Island rail restoration project
The federal transportation minister has responded to a petition to restore rail service on Vancouver Island.
Islander Warren Skaalrud started the petition at the beginning of the year through the House of Commons, and it collected thousands of signatures before closing this week. Skaalrud and others say the corridor is...
Departure Bay Elementary earns high marks in climate leadershipÂ
A class at Departure Bay Elementary says they have earned the right to brag after they obtained high marks in climate leadership.Â
The City of Nanaimo says the program ‘Cool It’ is a climate education program, and contest, for students run by the BC Energy Association which is funded by...
Nanaimo city council supports VIU clean water club
Nanaimo city council has voted to support the Surfrider Foundation of Canada as they apply for funding to support their network of clubs across the province.Â
In a letter, branch manager Katie Keats says their organization's mission statement is to ensure the protection and enjoyment of the ocean, beaches and...
Providence Living running dementia care pilot project ahead of new facilities opening
A new dementia care pilot project is getting good results and is expected to be implemented in a new care facility this summer.
Providence Living is doing the project in partnership with the UBC Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes - which is evaluating the care model. It was launched in...
Nanaimo RCMP search for 87-year-old manÂ
A search is underway by Nanaimo RCMP after an 87-year-old man went missing on Sunday.Â
Police say Ivan Lambert was last seen driving his grey Toyota Camry, with BC plates LC957J, away from his Third Street residence on Mar. 17. Â
Lambert is described as five-feet tall nine-inches Caucasian man, approximately 200...
RCMP investigating minor hockey incident that sent player to hospital
RCMP say they are investigating a reported assault that took place at a U15 minor hockey game that sent one player to hospital.
According to Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association president Al McCulloch, the incident was between two players, 13 and 14-years-old, on March 15 on Comox Valley and Nanaimo...
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