Obituary

Glenn Carlson

March 29, 1930 - July 16, 2022In loving memory ~ Artist DidYmus…

  • Jul 16, 2022

Esther Stephens

June 9, 2022With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our mom,…

  • Jun 9, 2022

Paul Leo Suo

June 12, 1962 - June 8, 2022It is with heavy hearts that…

  • Jun 8, 2022

Rita Claire Marie Strom

October 26, 1937 - February 1, 2022In loving memory ~ Rita passed…

  • Feb 1, 2022
Meat Loaf gestures during an interview for “Bat Out of Hell - The Musical’” in Toronto on Monday, May 15, 2017. The singer born Marvin Lee Aday died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Meat Loaf gestures during an interview for “Bat Out of Hell - The Musical’” in Toronto on Monday, May 15, 2017. The singer born Marvin Lee Aday died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Johnny Vallis worked with the late Ronnie Spector during an 80-show house tour of the Legends of Rock and Roll in 1993. He said her loss on Jan. 12 is significant both for him personally, and for the music industry as a whole. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Vallis)

Langford singer reflects on performing with late rock legend Ronnie Spector

Johnny Vallis worked on 80 shows with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, who died Jan. 12

Johnny Vallis worked with the late Ronnie Spector during an 80-show house tour of the Legends of Rock and Roll in 1993. He said her loss on Jan. 12 is significant both for him personally, and for the music industry as a whole. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Vallis)

David Masayuki Oye

September 30, 1942 - January 6, 2022David Masayuki Oye passed away peacefully…

  • Jan 6, 2022

Brian Andrew Gorcak

February 15, 1958 - December 8, 2021In loving memory ~ Tofino resident…

  • Dec 8, 2021

Donna Coral Tamm (née Edwards)

March 30, 1945 - November 30, 2021Donna Coral Tamm (née Edwards), beloved…

  • Nov 30, 2021

Bruce Borden Grant

November 17, 2021It is with great sorrow that the family of Bruce…

  • Nov 17, 2021

Ria McLorie

November 8, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the passing…

  • Nov 8, 2021

Hilda Ruth Sadler

December 7, 1934 - October 26, 2021It is with great sadness we…

  • Oct 26, 2021

Mary Graham Hardy (nee MacLeod)

October 20, 1923 - October 23, 2021Mary Graham Hardy passed away peacefully…

  • Oct 23, 2021

Mike Mead-Miller

February 20, 1943 - October 12, 2021William Michael Mead-Miller was born at…

  • Oct 12, 2021
George Manning (right), seen here in the pressroom of one of the publications he oversaw, was a legendary figure and mentor in the local community newspaper industry. He passed away last week at age 81. (Facebook/Gail Manning)

Newspaper executive left large mark on Vancouver Island journalism

George Manning dies at 81, was key figure in the growth of Black Press on Vancouver Island

George Manning (right), seen here in the pressroom of one of the publications he oversaw, was a legendary figure and mentor in the local community newspaper industry. He passed away last week at age 81. (Facebook/Gail Manning)

Theodora Berendina Maria ‘Thea’ Eeftink

May 9, 1927 - August 16, 2021Born in Hertogenbosh, Netherlands. Thea, at…

  • Aug 16, 2021

Brian Dowell

March 13, 1956 - August 15, 2021It's with great sadness that we…

  • Aug 15, 2021

Douglas Shigeru Kimoto

January 3, 1950 - August 12, 2021Douglas Shigeru Kimoto was born in…

  • Aug 12, 2021

Francis Edith ‘Jean’ Dolby

November 6, 1928 - June 24, 2021Jean is predeceased by her husband…

  • Jun 24, 2021
Graeme Roberts, who was mayor of Nanaimo from 1984-86, died this month at age 89. (Photo courtesy Nanaimo Community Archives)

City of Nanaimo flags at half-mast as former mayor Graeme Roberts dies at 89

‘Giant-killer’ beat out Frank Ney in mayoral election in 1984

Graeme Roberts, who was mayor of Nanaimo from 1984-86, died this month at age 89. (Photo courtesy Nanaimo Community Archives)