Nanaimo

Swimming/skating classes expected to be popular during City of Nanaimo fall program registration

NANAIMO - Early bird gets the worm when it comes to signing up for City of Nanaimo recreation programs. Dozens of fall programs will begin after the Labour Day weekend and conclude in December begins ...

Ian Holmes Aug 15, 2023

Pair of full day closures coming to Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake

PARKSVILLE - Travellers along a key east-west corridor on central Vancouver Island are facing more challenges.In order to clear approximately a dozen large, refrigerator-sized boulders from Hwy. 4 at ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 15, 2023

Local advocates create care backpacks for men battling cancer

NANAIMO - What started out as a small gesture to help male cancer patients feel acknowledged and more comfortable during their treatments has taken on a life of its own. Don Helgeson and Greg Brown of...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 15, 2023

Hullo further delays opening, cuts scheduled sailings through August

NANAIMO - After years of planning for a new, reliable fast-ferry service, the debut of Hullo has hit a major roadblock. Sailings for its long-scheduled debut on Monday, Aug. 14 were cancelled as a res...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 14, 2023

VIDEO: Fast moving fire chars brush along Nanaimo Parkway

NANAIMO - A quick call to 911 and rapid response from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) crews prevented a grass fire from spreading too far. A cyclist travelling underneath the Nanaimo Parkway between Mostar ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 14, 2023

Burned vehicle sparks larger bushfire along Nanaimo waterfront

NANAIMO - A south end vehicle fire quickly spread and jumped into the surrounding bush, triggering a large response from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) crewsMultiple NFR crews were paged out after 911 call...

Aug 14, 2023

Record temperatures expected as heat warnings blanket Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - It's forecast only to last a few days, but the mercury is already rapidly rising on the central Island.Morning commuters faced temperatures in the low to mid 20's through Nanaimo and Parksvi...

Aug 14, 2023

Wind cancels debut sailing of new Nanaimo-Vancouver fast ferry, what travellers can expect once on board

NANAIMO - After years of planning and preparations, a new fast-ferry connection between the Harbour City and Lower Mainland is officially underway, albeit a little delayed.Hullo's inaugural sailing wa...

Aug 14, 2023

Elite swimmers set to make a big splash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The top swimmers from around the province will be in Nanaimo this week, for the 65th annual provincial championship meet, put on by the BC Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA).Provincial swim...

Aug 13, 2023

'It's really fun for everybody:' Minetown Day in Lantzville focuses on family affordability

LANTZVILLE - A unique, community-driven celebration of Lantzville will draw large crowds to the village core.The annual Minetown Day festivities happen on Saturday, Aug. 12, with most activities takin...

Aug 12, 2023