Local Business

Ladysmith restaurant retiring ‘Wigwam’ name after 99 years

Owners retiring after operating business for more than 30 years

Apr 16, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Nanaimo workers help create B.C.’s first fully unionized private cannabis store chain

Workers joining Local 1518 means every Trees Cannabis shop in B.C. is now unionized

Apr 11, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Sawmill in Ladysmith unveils new $12-million upgraded kiln

Western Forest Products says similar upgrades coming in Nanaimo and Chemainus

Mar 1, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >

Ground-breaking held for Nanaimo’s first-ever Porsche dealership

GAIN Group says Nanaimo is a growing market for luxury vehicles

Feb 28, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Nanaimo company’s vegan supplements helping people ‘level up’ their fitness

Vegain plant-based products company launched in 2023

Feb 28, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >

Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet chambers collaborate on Hwy 4 closure report

Business leaders investigate impacts of Hwy. 4 closures due to wildfires near Cameron Bluffs

Dec 6, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo’s Lowe’s becoming a Rona store

Three Vancouver Island locations getting ‘Rona-Plus’ branding in coming weeks

Sep 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo-Vancouver foot-passenger ferry service set to sail tomorrow

First day of Hullo fast ferry service is Aug. 14

Aug 13, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

Hullo fast ferries begin Nanaimo-Vancouver service starting in mid August

Vancouver Island Ferry Company announces initial sailing schedule

Jul 20, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Zellers pop-up coming to Nanaimo this summer

Woodgrove Centre among the next 21 locations opening in Canada

Jul 18, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >