Category Archives: Nanaimo

Hudson's Bay reaches deal to sell up to 28 leases to Nanaimo mall owner
Hudson's Bay plans to sell up to 28 of its store leases to a B.C. mall owner who wants to launch "a new modern department store." Canada's oldest company said Friday it will seek court permission for ...
May 24, 2025

Qualicum Beach fireworks show kicks off annual Family Day celebration
QUALICUM BEACH - Dozens of events and activities are planned for the 47th annual Family Day festivities.The popular Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display takes place on Qualicum Beach's p...
May 24, 2025

Input sought to update Mount Benson management plan
NANAIMO - Those interested in guiding the future of Mount Benson Regional Park (MBRP) are invited to provide their opinions for the prized green space. An open house at the park's Benson View Rd. park...
May 24, 2025

Interactive Hammond Bay Studio Tour goes this weekend
NANAIMO - A collection of artists in the city's north end are opening their homes, and studios for that matter to the public this weekend. The annual Hammond Bay Studio Tour is a free annual event hap...
May 23, 2025

Uber launching in Nanaimo & across B.C. next week
NANAIMO - One of the world's most popular ride sharing platforms is finally arriving on central Vancouver Island. Uber announced it will begin service across B.C., including in Nanaimo and Oceanside, ...
May 23, 2025

Oceanside man sentenced for sexually luring stepdaughter
Editors note: this article contains details of sexual luring involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Highly disturbing propositions mad...
May 23, 2025

Quick arrest following trio of French Creek break-ins
PARKSVILLE - Security camera footage helped lead to a quick arrest of a man well-known to local Mounties, after a rash of break and enters.Oceanside RCMP responded to a trio of calls along Riley Rd., ...
May 22, 2025

Upwards of $5.5M needed to repair Nanaimo Curling Centre
NANAIMO - Faced with the choice of letting the facility fall apart or gradually fund critical repairs, local Councillors have said they have no choice but to act swiftly. City Councillors gave their s...
May 22, 2025

'Whole area was on fire:' encampment catches fire along Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - It was a busy morning for local firefighters, with an encampment fire along the Nanaimo Parkway causing some minor delays. Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were called to the Aulds Rd. and Nanaimo ...
May 22, 2025

Grocery store envisioned as part of large development in south Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Amendments are being requested to allow a neighbourhood-scale grocery store to be built in the city's south end.Envisioned to be located adjacent to a substantial three-building, 233-unit...
May 22, 2025