Category Archives: Nanaimo
Former Nanaimo financial advisor embezzled millions
NANAIMO - A since-unlicensed Nanaimo-based wealth advisor pocketed nearly $6 million over several years, which included diverting funds from vulnerable seniors. A settlement resolution published this ...
May 09, 2025
Fifty new spaces opening in south Nanaimo for unhoused
NANAIMO - New housing projects for people experiencing homelessness are opening in the city.The province formally unveiled, on Friday, May 9, a new collection of 50 temporary shelter spaces at 1300 Is...
May 09, 2025
'It's a really good thing:' Nanaimo senior credits e-bike for keeping him active and social
NANAIMO - Pete Caljouw has worn many hats in his life. He was a Navy man, a logger, a transit operator, a wildlife photographer and a minor league baseball coach. Now 89 years old, Caljouw has added e...
May 09, 2025
B.C. couple launches grueling ALS fundraising journey in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Competing in triathlons across the country won't be easy, but a Vernon couple has motivation on their side. Mike Pearson, 63, and Donna Bartel, 59, start Trii'ing to End ALS (Amyotrophic Lat...
May 08, 2025
'Difficult fire to fight:' substantial damage to storage property next to Nanaimo funeral home
NANAIMO - A home used primarily as storage for a neighbouring business was badly burned by fire on Thursday. Smoke was seen coming from the property belonging to Sands Funeral Home, along Newcastle Av...
May 08, 2025
'Everybody together as one, it's just so powerful:' Indigenous Games return to Nanaimo high school
NANAIMO - A mix of cultures and sporting competition was on offer at a local high school Thursday.Between 250 and 300 students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, from across the Nanaimo-Ladysmith sc...
May 08, 2025
Afternoon & evening shows planned for Snowbirds first Nanaimo visit in six years
NANAIMO - For the first time in six years, almost to the day, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are coming to the Harbour City for a full performance. A two-day stop is planned for the squadron with an ev...
May 08, 2025
Gabriola fire chief, district board chair 'vigorously denies' bullying & harassment allegations
GABRIOLA ISLAND - High ranking members of the Island's volunteer fire department and its governing board deny civil suit allegations of a hostile work environment and improper financial activities.In ...
May 07, 2025
'Our bread and butter:' Tourism Nanaimo focused on domestic tourists, capturing 'Golden Triangle' visitors
NANAIMO - Boosted by a recent and unexpected 'Infusion' of visitors to the region, Tourism Nanaimo says they're well-positioned to show off the area's charm.Presenting to Nanaimo City Council on Monda...
May 07, 2025
Test of provincial emergency alert system scheduled for Wednesday
NANAIMO - Expect a loud alarm on your phone, and interruption of TV and radio broadcasts briefly Wednesday afternoon. The National Public Alerting System is scheduled to conduct a test of B.C.'s Emerg...
May 07, 2025