Nanaimo

L.A. fires prompt local volunteers to sign up to combat Vancouver Island invasive plant species

NANAIMO - An annual volunteer-led initiative to clear Vancouver Island of an alien plant species is gearing up for another season. The non-profit organization BroomBusters Invasive Plant Society has h...

Kyle Ireland Jan 26, 2025

Construction begins on new 266-bed student housing complex at VIU

NANAIMO - Construction has started on a massive new student housing project at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island University (VIU). Originally announced in 2022, the 10-storey building complete with 266 new b...

Kyle Ireland Jan 25, 2025

Nanaimo Hospital Foundation has big goals for future fundraising efforts

NANAIMO - Promises of major investments in local healthcare facilities has the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation staying extremely busy. A successful winter campaign saw over $2.1 million rai...

Kyle Ireland Jan 25, 2025

Ladysmith mayoral candidates announced with by-election looming

LADYSMITH - Six candidates are vying to be the next mayor of Ladysmith.The Town of Ladysmith revealed the list of candidates following the Friday, Jan. 24 4 p.m. cut-off.Russ Barling Deena Beeston Ray...

Jan 24, 2025

Lantzville senior jailed for 'horrific' child porn haul

Editor's note: This article contains details of children being sexually abused. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A Lantzville retiree with no prior criminal record knew exactly why Nan...

Ian Holmes Jan 24, 2025

'Quite rare for us:' Wembley Mall arrests cap busy week for stolen vehicles in Oceanside

PARKSVILLE - A man well known to police through multiple breaches of probation and release conditions is back in custody after being allegedly found in a stolen vehicle. Oceanside RCMP officers were c...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 24, 2025

Returning local 'repair cafe' has focus on fixing rather than rubbish

QUALICUM BEACH - Got a favourite toaster, side table or article of clothing which has seen better days? Fix it, don't toss it.It's the driving message coming from the Repair Cafe Oceanside as they pre...

Jan 24, 2025

Lane closures scheduled to install highway barriers near Cathedral Grove

NANAIMO - Long-awaited safety improvements along Hwy. 4 west of Oceanside are being installed beginning this weekend. Crews will be on site along Hwy. 4 near Cathedral Grove for two nights of work on ...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 24, 2025

Free sessions in Parksville helping curb sharp curling learning curve

PARKSVILLE - If you've ever wanted to use the hammer to push past a guard and draw to the button, now is your opportunity. The Parksville Curling Club are hosting free sessions Friday, Jan. 24 and Sat...

Daryl Major Jan 24, 2025

RDN transit committee recommends bus fare increases

NANAIMO - Riding most Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) buses is anticipated to more expensive following a review process. The RDN Transit Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 resulted in a recomme...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 23, 2025