Nanaimo

Nanaimo's Woodgrove Centre up for sale

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island's largest mall and Nanaimo's most lucrative property is for sale. A listing for Woodgrove Centre appeared online, shortly after a story broke that a Chinese billionaire livi...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 09, 2025

'Functionally impossible to enforce:' Nanaimo Council bans gallery use of electronic devices during meetings

NANAIMO - Citing threats made to staff and a need to ensure a safe working environment, City Council formally banned independent recording or media capture at their meetings without prior approval. Th...

Daryl Major Apr 09, 2025

Teenage addicts expose Port Alberni drug trafficker

NANAIMO - A local man was making money by supplying hard drugs to fragile teens in a competition-free market in Port Alberni until his greed got the better of him. Explosive facts outlined in B.C. Sup...

Ian Holmes Apr 08, 2025

Long Lake park upgrades get $6 million budget boost following Nanaimo Council debate

NANAIMO - A popular city park on the shores of Long Lake is getting more extensive upgrades after all.City Councillors voted against a staff-recommended motion to add $1.8 million to the Loudon Park e...

Apr 08, 2025

'Universal design:' Oceanside non-profit wants every business to be accessible to all

PARKSVILLE - After the successful installation of mobility mats at their local beach last year, an Oceanside non-profit organization dedicated to accessibility is turning its attention to businesses. ...

Daryl Major Apr 08, 2025

Traffic tops concerns for opponents of Parksville housing complex

PARKSVILLE - Traffic remains a primary concern for those opposed to a planned residential development near the city's mall at Parksville's northern edge. A public hearing for a four-storey, 70-unit re...

Ian Holmes Apr 07, 2025

VIDEO: Nanaimo's Matthew Wood makes NHL debut

NANAIMO - Shortly after signing his entry level NHL contract, a former Nanaimo Minor Hockey player is making his childhood dream a reality. Matthew Wood, a 20-year-old forward, played just over 13 min...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 07, 2025

Multiple election signs damaged across mid-Island

NANAIMO - Political discourse on the mid-Island has spilled over into multiple instances of vandalism and property destruction. While official reports to Mounties are minimal, several signs belonging ...

Daryl Major Apr 07, 2025

Partial trail closure to mitigate lingering bank erosion downstream from Ammonite Falls

NANAIMO - Access will be restricted at a well-travelled regional park just outside Nanaimo city limits, allowing crews to deal with slope erosion issues. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announc...

Apr 06, 2025

Voters reject Ravensong Aquatic Centre referendum

QUALICUM BEACH - Upgrades to Oceanside's only aquatic recreation facility have hit a major hurdle. Voters in the Regional District of Nanaimo have rejected the borrowing of up to $30 million to expand...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 05, 2025