Nanaimo

'So proud of our students:' world's largest Nanaimo bar unveiled

NANAIMO - It's official: Nanaimo is now home to the world's largest Nanaimo Bar. The world record was set by students and staff at Vancouver Island University's Professional Baking and Pastry Arts and...

Alex Rawnsley May 17, 2025

Drivers reminded to watch out for emergency responders, roadside workers

NANAIMO - British Columbian drivers appear to need a reminder regarding a law allowing emergency responders and roadside workers the space they need. A recent survey by BCAA of 810 online respondents ...

May 17, 2025

'Missed opportunities:' Period Promise campaign aims to end period poverty

NANAIMO - United Way BC (UWBC) is on a mission to help eliminate period poverty province-wide, ensuring those who menstruate have what they need, when they need it.The social agency's Period Promise c...

May 16, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP identify missing woman after boat found washed ashore

NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help find a woman who's the source of an extensive marine search and rescue operation. Nanaimo RCMP are trying to locate Amber Nitchman, 34, the registered owner o...

Alex Rawnsley May 16, 2025

Complex care housing proposed for Nanaimo's Boxwood Rd.

NANAIMO - BC Housing, in partnership with Island Health, are advancing plans for new housing options for those experiencing homelessness in the city.Approximately 20 units of complex care housing, fea...

May 16, 2025

Search resumes off Nanaimo after abandoned sailboat found

NANAIMO - Rescue crews are resuming the search for anyone aboard a sailboat found along the Nanaimo coast.Crews were dispatched by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre on Thursday, May 15 around 2 p.m...

May 16, 2025

Reformed Westwood Lake beach to open for long weekend

NANAIMO - Just in time for the May long weekend, construction gates around a popular beach in Nanaimo are coming down. Kirsty MacDonald, the City's manager of parks operations, said the expanded and a...

Daryl Major May 16, 2025

Senior Mountie charged with Ladysmith driving offence

NANAIMO - An RCMP officer has been charged with driving without due care and attention following an incident in Ladysmith last year. A BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) news release states the charge agai...

Alex Rawnsley May 15, 2025

ICBC asking drivers to be mindful and manage your speed this long weekend

NANAIMO - May long weekend is the unofficial start to the summer holiday season for some, which means B.C. roadways are expected to see higher volumes of traffic. ICBC spokesperson Greg Harper said it...

Alex Rawnsley May 15, 2025

'It's going to be busy:' record summer expected for BC Ferries

NANAIMO - Plan ahead or expect delays for your summer travel. It's simple messaging from BC Ferries ahead of the peak summer season, which traditionally begins over the May long weekend. Vice-Presiden...

Alex Rawnsley May 15, 2025