Nanaimo

City of Nanaimo loses judicial review of financial manager's 'discriminatory' firing

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court judge tossed aside a legal claim by the City of Nanaimo regarding "racial bias" against a former financial manager who was fired seven years ago. B.C. Human Rights Tribuna...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 03, 2025

'Out of an abundance of safety:' part of Lantzville beachfront closed due to bacteria levels

LANTZVILLE - A popular section of beach in Lantzville is closed for now, after potential contamination was found in the water.The affected areas in Lantzville between Sebastion and Harper Rds. were cl...

Jun 03, 2025

'Spread love and rainbows:' annual Pride events hit Nanaimo & Parksville

NANAIMO - The mid-Island is all rainbows for June, as Pride Month takes over.Locally, the events started with a street party in Ladysmith on Sunday, June 1, put on by their Pride Festival, the first g...

Jun 03, 2025

Extended stretch of unobstructed summer weather arrives

NANAIMO - Following a typical spring weather pattern, what appears to be a prolonged stretch of summer-like weather has arrived. Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon said warmer-than-average ...

Jun 02, 2025

Parksville crash causes substantial power outage

PARKSVILLE - A motorist clipped the back of a truck and rolled over in a disruptive Saturday night crash in downtown Parksville. It happened at about 10:20 p.m. in the area of Hwy. 19A and the Alberni...

Jun 02, 2025

'She had multiple fractures:' woman rescued after rocky fall at Nanaimo's Pipers Lagoon

NANAIMO - A woman remains in hospital after a high fall off a rocky cliff.Emergency crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service, along with RCMP, were called to Pipers Lagoon on Sunday, Ju...

Jun 02, 2025

Long-planned major south Nanaimo project hits key milestone

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

'Really grateful:' volunteers going all in for Lock-in for Love campaign at the BC SPCA

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 Lawn Bowling Club hosting marathon matches to help feed hungry kids

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

'We really ran out of options:' popular yacht race moving start line out of Nanaimo Harbour

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