All Episodes

4 mins S #1 Jan 23, 24

Green Party Indigenous affairs critic guilty of contempt of court

The Green Party of Canada’s Indigenous affairs critic Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was convicted of seven counts of criminal contempt of court on January 18 for her participation in an anti-logging blockade near Fairy Creek on West Vancouver Island in 2021 and 2022.

5 mins S #1 Jan 19, 24

Qualicum Beach finds a new proposed location for pickleball courts

Pickleball has been a hot topic over the last couple of years for council members on Vancouver Island. From both the growth in popularity and the in noise it can cause, towns like Qualicum Beach are finding ways to embrace the sport.

5 mins S #1 Jan 18, 24

Second AAP for Nanaimo Operations Centre starts

The City of Nanaimo is holding an Alternative Approval Process starting on January 18 to seek approval from voters for a $48.5 million loan for the first phase of the Nanaimo Operations Centre.

1 min S #1 Jan 17, 24

Heavy snow closes schools and stops transit in Nanaimo

It’s a snow day for students in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Qualicum and Comox Valley School Districts as all classes are cancelled today.

6 mins S #1 Jan 16, 24

Paige Pierce named Nanaimo’s Youth Poet Laureate

Paige Pierce, 21, is Nanaimo’s new Youth Poet Laureate after being appointed to the position by Nanaimo city council for a two year term.

3 mins S #1 Jan 16, 24

Nanaimo council approves letter of support for Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island

At a Nanaimo city council meeting on Monday, January 15th, council voted in favour of writing a letter of support to Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island for a future project in the city.

5 mins S #1 Jan 12, 24

Trudeau does not support premise of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Friday that Canada supports the International Court of Justice, but does not agree with South Africa’s case against Israel.

3 mins S #1 Jan 12, 24

Night work to affect late night and early morning sailings for those on Gabriola Island

Gabriola islanders will want to double-check how they will be commuting to Vancouver Island and back starting next week, as BC Ferries starts night work on both terminals.

6 mins S #1 Jan 12, 24

BC to offer Canada’s first self-screening kit for cervical cancer

Starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 9th, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron will host mobile office events for those unable to see her at her Nanaimo office. 

2 mins S #1 Jan 11, 24

Nanaimo warming centres extend hours during cold weather

With temperatures forecast to drop to -10C overnight and a special weather statement for significant snowfall, two of the three warming centres funded by the City of Nanaimo will be extending their hours to help keep people out of the cold.

2 mins S #1 Jan 11, 24

Significant snowfall expected for East Vancouver Island

Environment Canada has issued a special weather report for East Vancouver Island, stating that it expects “significant snowfall” to start on Thursday afternoon.

5 mins S #1 Jan 10, 24

Jen Gerson to talk at VIU about free speech and the Online News Act

Jen Gerson, national commentator and co-founder of The Line, will be speaking at Vancouver Island University on Wednesday, January 10 on “Free speech in the digital age.”

4 mins S #1 Jan 08, 24

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP to host mobile office events

Starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 9th, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron will host mobile office events for those unable to see her at her Nanaimo office. 

2 mins S #1 Jan 05, 24

Bus service extending to Hullo ferry terminal

Passengers looking for a ride to the Hullo Ferries and Helijet terminals in the Nanaimo Port Authority will have a public transit option starting on Sunday January 7.

5 mins S #1 Jan 05, 24

Craig Evans recognized for his legacy in the community

The late Craig Evans, known for his work in sustainability and food security in the Nanaimo community, is being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship.

1 min S #1 Jan 04, 24

VIU and faculty association reach tentative agreement

Vancouver Island University has reached a deal with its faculty association.

1 min S #1 Jan 02, 24

RCMP arrest suspect for aggravated assault, searching DBL Disposal Services

Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a suspect for aggravated assault and are executing search warrents at DBL Disposal Services on 10th Street in Nanaimo.

5 mins S #1 Dec 28, 23

Year in review: Mayor of Parksville looks back on 2023

Finding love on choppy waters isn’t always that easy, but with Valentine's Day in the next couple of months, there’s a great opportunity to find your forever first mate. Hullo and the Vancouver Island Ferry Company are here to help with that. 

4 mins S #1 Dec 22, 23

The holidays are not the time for impaired driving

Winter holidays bring good times, celebrations and parties. But winter holidays also bring an increased amount of impaired drivers to the roads.

4 mins S #1 Dec 22, 23

Nanaimo budget passes setting 8% property tax hike

Nanaimo homeowners are looking at an eight per cent property tax hike after council passed the provisional financial plan.