Nanaimo

VIDEO: 'Here to celebrate SOGI:' overwhelming support for sexual orientation education at Nanaimo rallies

NANAIMO - Emotions ran high, however a public rally both for and against aspects of the current school curriculum remained largely peaceful. Around six protesters against school curriculum on sexual o...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2023

'Hundreds and hundreds of rescues:' marine SAR volunteers recognized for 35 years of service

LASQUETI ISLAND - Helping distressed boaters is something the Jones brothers of Lasqueti Island have done over and over again.Described as "critically important" members of Royal Canadian Marine Searc...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2023

Timing tweak for pedestrians hoped to provide safer crossings at crash-prone Nanaimo intersections

NANAIMO - A shift in timings for several signalized intersections throughout the city is hoped to provide a safer experience for pedestrians.The City of Nanaimo has moved to a "leading pedestrian inte...

Sep 19, 2023

'It was a tremendous surprise:' Parksville-Qualicum MLA keen to clear his name

PARKSVILLE - Adam Walker insists it's business as usual, despite an eventful last few days.Walker was removed from the provincial NDP caucus and from his role as the parliamentary secretary for the su...

Sep 19, 2023

Senior government funds set aside for downtown Nanaimo transit exchange

NANAIMO - More than $15 million will support an off-street transit exchange on Terminal Ave. at Commercial St. The federal government announced it and the province are splitting about $12 million, whi...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2023

Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker 'resilient' despite removal from BC NDP

PARKSVILLE - Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker vows to continue serving his role, despite being booted from the NDP caucus. Premier David Eby ejected Walker from the party following an investigation...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2023 Adam Walker (right) will now sit as an independent after being removed from the BC NDP over the weekend. (Adam Walker, MLA)

World's largest single-mast sailboat heads south after overnight in Departure Bay

NANAIMO - It was a brief stop, but still one which turned many heads towards Nanaimo's harbour. The M5, a 75 metre (roughly 250 feet) long and 88.5 metre (290 foot) high vessel, arrived in Nanaimo on ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2023

Thanksgiving Food Drive goes province-wide this week

NANAIMO - With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, local food banks will be getting stocked up with all the essentials for turkey day. The 2023 BC Thanksgiving Food Drive starts this week, with bags b...

Daryl Major Sep 18, 2023

Terry Fox's legacy continues with several mid-Island area runs, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Thousands of Canadians are expected to participate in an iconic annual fundraiser which has raised in excess of $850 million toward cancer research.The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run is taking pl...

Sep 17, 2023

RDN mulls chamber renovations in anticipation of future additional board members

NANAIMO - Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) officials are examining expansion plans to its primary governing space. During an RDN board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12., RDN directors adopted a report a...

Sep 16, 2023