Category Archives: Nanaimo

'We're so grateful:' new bus arrives for Nanaimo long-term care residents
NANAIMO - Those living in a Nanaimo long-term care home are once again able to venture out into the community on a fully-accessible bus. Dufferin Place Long Term Care Centre was without dedicated tran...
Jun 06, 2025

'More than a maze:' Parksville Labyrinth gets detailed makeover
PARKSVILLE - A colourful and elaborate labyrinth located on Parksville's waterfront was recently renewed with a fresh coat of paint and new artwork, thanks to dedicated community members. Located at t...
Jun 06, 2025

Parksville woman becomes millionaire after lotto win, celebrating with pizza
PARKSVILLE - The biggest pizza possible is first on the to-do list for central Vancouver Island's newest millionaire.Lee Ann Nahanee claimed her $1 million prize on Wednesday, June 4, winning the Gold...
Jun 05, 2025

Three people injured in Deep Bay boat explosion
DEEP BAY - An apparent propane explosion injured three people aboard a sailboat, while the destroyed vessel sank at Deep Bay Marina. It happened on Thursday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m. at the marina...
Jun 05, 2025

Multiple programs cut in Nanaimo as VIU attempts to balance books
NANAIMO - Sweeping changes are coming to Vancouver Island University in a bid to right the financial ship as part of a daunting deficit mitigation plan (DMP).The post-secondary institution confirmed a...
Jun 05, 2025

'It was extremely unusual:' man wanted after Nanaimo homeowner threatened with gun
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man after he reportedly pointed a handgun at a Westwood-area homeowner. Calls to police came in around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 after a homeowner in the...
Jun 05, 2025

Busy central Nanaimo intersection reclaims distinction as most crash-prone
NANAIMO - A new intersection topped the highest crash location list in the Harbour City in 2024. Newly released annual ICBC data showed 73 crashes were reported last year at the Island Highway/Bowen R...
Jun 05, 2025

'He was a good man:' Nanaimo sports community mourns loss of legendary, 'grumpy' volunteer
NANAIMO - Gary Dorland is being remembered as a tireless volunteer, a former fire chief and the heartbeat of countless local sports teams.Dorland passed away at the age of 68, between Sunday, June 1 a...
Jun 04, 2025

'Seems to be no end:' Nanaimo professor honoured for history-preserving project
NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island University professor hopes provincial recognition for his work will help a passion project honouring the past continues thriving. VIU history professor Dr. Stephen Davies ...
Jun 04, 2025

'So excited for this:' long-envisioned Oceanside running track opening soon for public use
PARKSVILLE - It's taken almost two decades from the inspiration to near completion, but the Oceanside community will soon be able to run on its brand new community track. The six-lane, rubberized Ocea...
Jun 04, 2025