Tag Archives: People
‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort
Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...
Jul 17, 2020
Police asking for help in search for 15-year-old boy
The Prince Albert Police Service are asking for public assistance in finding missing 15-year-old Damian Halkett-McMasters.According to a media release, he is described as being 5-4 tall, 120 pounds an...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo beekeepers monitoring for any sign of invasive Asian giant hornets
NANAIMO - Local beekeepers are closely watching for the potential return of Asian giant hornets after the invasive insect first appeared in the province in Nanaimo late last summer. John Holubeshen an...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized E...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo Foodshare gets donation boost amid COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Foodshare Society received a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Nanaimo to help keep their produce fresh. Nanaimo Foodshare Executive Director Jen Cody told NanaimoNewsNOW ...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo’s farmers market season opens amid a whole new world
NANAIMO - Local farmers markets are opening under layer upon layer of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cedar Farmers Market begins on Sunday, May 10 and market manager Kate Poirier tol...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo farmers markets booming in first few weeks of summer season
NANAIMO - Both weekly outdoor markets in the Nanaimo area have reported an overwhelmingly positive first few weeks of operation even if the total number of customers is down. Cedar Farmers Market mana...
Jul 16, 2020
Coastal Fire Centre peels back bans on burn barrels & fireworks
NANAIMO - A series of measures which successfully limited human-caused wildfires are now being rescinded by the Coastal Fire Centre. A ban on category two and three fires initially went in place in Ap...
Jul 16, 2020
Soggy spring making way for scorching sun, Nanaimo transitions into summer
NANAIMO - If the weatherman is close to correct, Sunday, June 28 could be the hottest day of 2020 so far. Forecasters are calling for temperatures around 26 degrees which would match high marks set th...
Jul 16, 2020
PAPS searching for missing 13-year-old girl
UPDATE: The Prince Albert Police Service has announced Rimara Smallboy has been located.The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting public assistance in finding missing 13-year-old Rimara Smallboy....
Jul 15, 2020