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NANAIMO - A transformative 2,200 home mix-use south Nanaimo development vision is at last about to transition beyond an artist's rendering. Vancouver-based Seacliff Properties recently submitted its f...
Daryl Major Jun 02, 2025
NANAIMO - It's once again that time of year where dedicated pet owners walk a mile in their furry friend's paws. The BC SPCA's Lock-in For Love event is once again accepting donations from now until S...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 01, 2025
NANAIMO - An extended lawn bowling tournament is taking place this weekend, all to help support a local school lunch program.The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) is hosting the 12 Hour Lawn Bowling Ma...
Jun 01, 2025
NANAIMO - A change in start line will mean a bit of a different look for a world famous race getting underway this weekend.Around 45 boats will take the start line for the bi-annual VanIsle 360, start...
May 31, 2025
NANAIMO - After putting the public at considerable risk, a heavily addicted man has been sentenced for serious local drug and gun crimes. Nicholas Francis Harris, 46, was jailed for five years during ...
Alex Rawnsley May 30, 2025
NANAIMO - Several B.C. communities are in contention for a government legislated program to spur more new home construction in high-demand areas, including the Oceanside region. Parksville and Qualicu...
Alex Rawnsley May 29, 2025
Editor's note: this article contains details of sexual abuse involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man was handed a two-and-a-half-y...
May 29, 2025
NANAIMO - A mission spanning two days involving multiple agencies resulted in the successful recovery of a yacht stuck in Dodd Narrows. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 27 crews in Nana...
Alex Rawnsley May 29, 2025
NANOOSE BAY - A proposed boardwalk in Schooner Cove will need to come up with a new plan, after a lengthy list of speakers at a regional board meeting lodged their opposition. The planned 82.4 metre b...
Alex Rawnsley May 29, 2025
NANAIMO - Despite objections primarily based on safety due to congestion and challenging road configurations, Nanaimo City Council is willing to hear detailed plans for an envisioned Third St project....
May 28, 2025