Nanaimo

Man avoids jail for punching woman at Nanaimo SOGI protest

NANAIMO - A local man will avoid a criminal record if he behaves for the next year after being found guilty of punching a woman during a protest in front of City Hall in 2023. Nicholas James Matear, 3...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 22, 2025

Forums pitting Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates head-to-head prior to election day

NANAIMO - The five candidates running to be the next Member of Parliament for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding will have the opportunity to make their case this week.Vancouver Island University is hosting...

Apr 22, 2025

'The end is in sight:' volunteers clear huge amount of English ivy from small island off Nanoose

NANOOSE BAY - A small island off the coast of central Vancouver Island is a little clearer for Earth Day thanks to the work of volunteers. Nearly 30 staff and volunteers with BC Marine Trails worked b...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 22, 2025

VIEx shift to September appears to be a hit

NANAIMO - Pushing back Nanaimo's annual fair by a month has been a well-received move, according to a Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEx) representative. Michelle Solloway, director of social media &am...

Daryl Major Apr 22, 2025

Election 2025: Addressing criminal justice reform and public safety on a local level

NANAIMO - How would local MP's work with community organizations, law enforcement and government leaders to address repeat violent offenders, promote rehabilitation and ensure public safety? NanaimoNe...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 21, 2025

Federal NDP leader focuses on healthcare during Nanaimo visit

NANAIMO - With polls widely suggesting support for the NDP is fading, its leader is on Vancouver Island with one week to go in the election campaign. Jagmeet Singh, flanked by Nanaimo-Ladysmith incumb...

Ian Holmes Apr 21, 2025

First cruise ship of 2025 arrives in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Cruise season has officially begun in the Harbour City.The Europa 2, operated by German-based Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, docked in Nanaimo on Monday, April 21, where around 500 passengers prepared...

Apr 21, 2025

Wildcard meteor showers could put on a show

NANAIMO - While it's not a headliner by meteor shower standards, devoted stargazers will be looking upward this week. The peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower takes place overnight on Monday and Tue...

Daryl Major Apr 21, 2025

'Finding a happy medium:' Nanaimo residents call on Council to reconsider Loudon Park project

NANAIMO - Around 150 people gathered at Loudon Park on Saturday to make a clear and simple request of City Councillors: reconsider your decision about the park's future. Council voted 5-4 in favour in...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 19, 2025

'Very significant part of our history:' Japanese-Canadian society requests financial boost from City

NANAIMO - Additional funding is being provided to make the legacy of Japanese-Canadians visible on the mid-Island, spearheaded by an ambitious non-profit group based out of Nanaimo.The Central Vancouv...

Apr 19, 2025