
The Lounge's Period Promise Campaign
The Lounge has joined the United Way's Period Promise Campaign! There is a donation box for menstrual products (tampons, panty liners, diva cups, pads, reusable or disposable products) at Save-on-Foods Parksville by the Customer Service desk, until May 31st. Menstrual product donations will go to local charities in Oce...
May 01, 2025

Budget for 'must have' Nanaimo pool HVAC upgrades spike $6.7M
NANAIMO - Harsh realities of cost pressures are hitting the City once again, this time with upgrades to heavily used Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC).Esse...
13h ago

Canada Post to make new offers ahead of strike deadline, union says
As the clock ticks down to a possible postal strike, the union representing Canadian postal workers says Canada Post is issuing a new set of offers to...
16h ago

Man sentenced for brutal Nanaimo sidewalk assault
NANAIMO - A man charged with violently attacking another man on a Nanaimo sidewalk last fall will spend more time behind bars. Brent Giles George Houl...
20h ago

Table Topic: Wednesday May 21able Topic Question:
Table Topic Question Just for fun! You're going to a party and you must bring something starting with the first letter of your name. What are you bringing? Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Ricky's this Friday
21h ago

Nanaimo RCMP officer charged with breach of trust
NANAIMO - A serious charge has been levelled against a Nanaimo RCMP constable. The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced Cst. Mark Hilland is charge...
May 20, 2025

Bids sought to replace Parksville's waterfront boardwalk
PARKSVILLE -Contractors are requested to submit their bids to incrementally replace the prized waterfront walkway at Parksville's Community Park. Acco...
May 20, 2025

Vancouver Island patrols checking for impaired drivers during Safe Boating Awareness Week
NANAIMO - Members of the RCMP Marine Unit want to ensure everyone on the water is operating their vessel safely during Safe Boating Awareness Week, fr...
May 20, 2025

$40K in fines issued for illegal Nanaimo area prawn fishing
NANAIMO - Two men convicted of Federal Fisheries Act violations have received their punishments following a botched commercial prawn fishing trip. Ter...
May 20, 2025

Table Topic Question: Tuesday May 20
Table Topic Question It's National Streaming Day! We have so many streaming services available, some for pay, some free. Is there a streaming service you really like? Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Ricky's this Friday
May 20, 2025