Local Business

Nanaimo excavation company receives award for going 20 years without hitting a gas line

Fortis B.C. recognizes Granby Bobcat Service for its safe digging record

Nov 3, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

Entrepreneurs at Island summit showcase high-tech solutions for health-care issues

Brain activity tracking, Indigenous mental health, seniors’ care discussed at summit in Nanaimo

Oct 30, 2022 9:45 AM Read more >

Seaweed industry looking at potential to scale up production on the Island

Seaweed farming’s economic and environmental benefits discussed at economic summit in Nanaimo

Oct 26, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Fall home show puts out the welcome mat in Nanaimo

Event started Friday, Oct. 21, continues Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at Beban Park

Oct 22, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Longtime A&W workers in Ladysmith get well-deserved holiday

Restaurant owners reward employees for years of service

Oct 13, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Nanaimo cannabis store lays off staff as BCGEU dispute snarls product delivery

Legal pot retailers say 70 per cent of them could close by month’s end

Aug 26, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Western Forest Products announces $29 million in upgrades at central Island operations

Projects underway at Saltair, Nanaimo and Chemainus facilities

Jul 6, 2022 5:19 PM Read more >

Nanaimo first Canadian city to connect to Rogers Communications’ new high-capacity network

Company says 3500 MHz 5G will benefit commercial, industrial, public-sector and home clients

Jun 17, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Cybersecurity company with Lantzville roots wins international award

aDolus Technology Inc. receives Most Innovative Software Supply Chain Security award

Jun 11, 2022 8:30 PM Read more >

Model railroad hobby spans generations for Nanoose Bay family

Youngster’s interest began when late grandfather gifted him a set

Jun 7, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >