Tag Archives: Community
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NANAIMO - A series of measures which successfully limited human-caused wildfires are now being rescinded by the Coastal Fire Centre.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
New online hockey officiating program available for Sask. high school students
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is offering a new officiating program for high school students in the province, something a local official says is a great development.According to a media re...
Jul 16, 2020
No evidence found related to white van allegations: Prince Albert Police
The Prince Albert Police Service has released a statement, indicating they are aware of concerning posts made over social media this week involving a white van.Over the past 24 hours, there have sever...
Jul 15, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW July 15, 2020
Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen talks about the closure of the main entrance to the Little Red River Park because of rising water levels.
Jul 15, 2020
RM council votes to cut pay for absent councillor
Editor's note: This story has been amended from a previous version on July 15, to include points of clarification from Councillor Wayne Acorn.Wayne Acorn, Div. 5 councillor for the Rural Municipality ...
Jul 15, 2020
Multi-million dollar vision for Little Red River Park
A new document charts a course for $13.4 million worth of potential improvements at Little Red River Park over the next 10 years. The creation of Indigenous ceremonial grounds, a zip line and a pilot ...
Jul 15, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine at VIDO-InterVac on track for human trials this fall
Work on a COVID-19 vaccine continues to show encouraging results at Saskatoon's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization - International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatch...
Jul 15, 2020
Board of Police Commissioners responds to non-confidence vote
The Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners says it has complete confidence in Police Chief Jonathan Bergen and says it has received confusing messaging from the Prince Albert Police Association (...
Jul 15, 2020
