The U.S. was under a government shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. The ...

Salvation Army Nanaimo Major Yvonne Borrows said the Griswolds are one of 2,500 Nanaimo families to receive a Christmas hamper gift card this year, courtesy of the Empty Stocking Fund.

Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank in Nanaimo says, with the holiday season fast approaching, it's still waiting on $5 ...