Category Archives: Nanaimo
Re-zoning applications being supported to pave way for more family homes in Nanaimo
Editor's Note - An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated re-zoning applications had been "approved". This is incorrect as they must still proceed to public hearing and other steps via Cou...
Sep 01, 2023
Some Nanaimo crossings already cancelled as local ferry companies prep for busy long weekend
NANAIMO - The unofficial end of summer will likely mean some packed ferries to and from Vancouver Island. Not only does the Labour Day long weekend represent the final opportunity for many to get away...
Aug 31, 2023
Unhoused Parksville man charged after two people stabbed
PARKSVILLE - One man is facing charges after two people were stabbed late Monday night.RCMP say on Monday, Aug. 28 around 11:30 p.m., police were called to the 300 block of Island Hwy. West in Parksvi...
Aug 31, 2023
Hwy. 4 to reopen Thursday evening after repeated closures
NANAIMO - For the first time since early June, two-way traffic is set to flow on Hwy. 4 between Port Alberni and Oceanside. Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim, posted to social media on Thu...
Aug 31, 2023
Nanaimo Night Market 'doing its job' for downtown business ahead of final week
NANAIMO - It's the end of another immensely successful season for the Commercial Street Night Market in the city's downtown. Thursday, Aug. 31 marks the 11th and final market of the 2023 schedule whic...
Aug 31, 2023
Nanaimo losing more people to toxic drugs in 2023 than ever before
NANAIMO - While it won't be made official for at least a month, 2023 is already the deadliest year in the Harbour City's battle against drug toxicity.Data from the B.C. Coroner's Service shows 76 peop...
Aug 30, 2023
UPDATE: Missing Nanaimo woman located, however wanted man still at large
UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP report 24-year-old Ashley Skeldoch has been located safety, however Garrett Sahm was not with her and is still wanted on numerous charges. - - - EARLIER, NANAIMO - Local Mounties...
Aug 30, 2023
'Ships were running off of overtime:' fatigue eyed as potential reason for crew shortages at BC Ferries
NANAIMO - Crew shortages and overarching fatigue among the BC Ferries workforce is being eyed as a potential reason behind a slew of cancelled sailings over the last year.A report tabled at the BC Fer...
Aug 30, 2023
School supplies and haircuts ready to be handed out thanks to 'Fresh Start' program
NANAIMO - As we enter the last few days of August, one local barbershop owner is putting the finishing touches on a popular campaign to ensure kids go back to class with everything they need. "Fresh S...
Aug 30, 2023
New Tesla Superchargers in Nanaimo among most powerful on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Newly activated Tesla Superchargers are expanding an electric vehicle network which continues to see considerable growth. Twelve new charging plugs were brought online in late June at Nanaim...
Aug 30, 2023