Category Archives: Nanaimo
'We've had enough:' Nanaimo group leads new B.C.Coalition demanding social disorder action
NANAIMO - Messaging delivered locally for years is now getting a considerable injection of support from major businesses in B.C.Members from the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association (NAPSA) were fro...
Oct 30, 2023
'There are many new riders:' free public transit for youth deemed highly successful
NANAIMO - Encouraging young people to use public transit is a goal seemingly coming to fruition thanks to a program now in its third year. Since the province launched Free Transit for Children 12 and ...
Oct 30, 2023
Review panel offers support for large south Nanaimo condo development
NANAIMO - Another large multi-family residential development is in the works for south Nanaimo. Support was given during a Thursday, Oct. 26, Design Advisory Panel (DAP) meeting for a development perm...
Oct 29, 2023
Cedar Farmers Market set for spooky Sunday finale
NANAIMO - It's the final edition of another immensely successful season of local produce and artisanal goods. The Cedar Farmers Market will wrap up its formal 2023 season on Sunday, Oct. 29 with a Hal...
Oct 29, 2023
Fall fish stocking program topping up Nanaimo lakes with ready-to-catch trout
NANAIMO - The fall season is one of the best times to go freshwater fishing in B.C. as local lakes are stocked with catchable-sized trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is in the midd...
Oct 28, 2023
Cinnabar Valley crash zaps power to south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - About 1,400 BC Hydro customers in the Cinnabar Valley area are without power following a single-vehicle crash.It happened on Friday, Oct. 27 at about 3:30 when a sedan with one person aboard...
Oct 27, 2023
Unique Nanaimo bakery shutting down due to economic challenges
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo bakery run by a local non-profit is closing its doors for good next month.The Nanaimo Bakery & Cafe, operated by Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) announced its sit-in restaura...
Oct 27, 2023
Impaired Nanaimo driver jailed for fatal Chase River crash
Editors note: this article includes disturbing content which may not be appropriate for all readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Four-and-a-half years behind bars is the punishment for a man who p...
Oct 27, 2023
Residents alarmed by prowling bear in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood
NANAIMO - In three years of living in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood, Caitlin Bursey had never seen a bear. That has changed dramatically with several sightings lately, which appears to be an animal ...
Oct 27, 2023
Free treatment beds announced for Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Amid a spiraling toxic drug crisis gripping the province, new no-cost residential treatment services are aimed at helping people turn their lives around.On Thursday, Oct 26 mental health and...
Oct 26, 2023