Nanaimo

Hullo ferry & Search and Rescue crews help stranded boaters off Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Crew on board a local ferry to Vancouver, along with local first responders helped rescue four people from an uninhabited, rocky island. Calls for help came around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Marc...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 24, 2025

Familiar local candidates lining up for 2025 Federal Election

NANAIMO - The 45th general election, scheduled for April 28, is poised to be contested among some very familiar faces to local voters.The riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith is set to feature many returning c...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 24, 2025

New event & returning a returning favourite helping grow Nanaimo paddling scene

NANAIMO - After a bleak 2024 paddle season was salvaged at the 11th hour, this summer is looking extremely busy for local paddlers. Victoria's Fairway Gorge Paddling Club will return to host the Nanai...

Daryl Major Mar 24, 2025

Qualicum Beach decides not to go electric for new garbage truck

QUALICUM BEACH - A new garbage truck is on its way to serve the residents of Qualicum Beach with the Town deciding to go with a traditional internal combustion engine over an electric vehicle.During t...

Mar 22, 2025

'The impacts are huge:' calls renewed for second Island highway route after $15M wildfire loss

PORT ALBERNI - A significant wildfire on central Vancouver Island in 2023 was extraordinarily costly for some communities. Studies into the economic impacts have been completed since the Cameron Bluff...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 21, 2025

Nanaimo food bank sees silver lining through ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war

NANAIMO - The 'buy Canadian' message seems to be resonating with local shoppers, creating a silver lining for a local food bank.Peter Sinclair, executive director of Loaves & Fishes Community Food...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 21, 2025

Oceanside Health Centre fundraising to replace essential 'Vital Signs' monitors

PARKSVILLE - Fundraising is underway to replace the aging vital signs monitors at the Oceanside Health Centre, with Nanaimo's hospital charity lending a hand.The Nanaimo District & Hospital Founda...

Mar 21, 2025

'These children deserve every opportunity:' African Children's Choir funding education through song

NANAIMO - A unique cultural performance from halfway around the world is preparing to hit the stage locally, raising money for educational opportunities. The African Children's Choir, celebrating its ...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 20, 2025

Civil suit alleges 'culture of intimidation and hostility' at Gabriola fire department

GABRIOLA ISLAND - Allegations of bullying, a hostile work environment and improper payments have been levelled against three ranking members of a local fire department and its governing body. Filed Tu...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 20, 2025

Three arrested in Nanaimo, part of gang enforcement blitz on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Three people were arrested locally, with more elsewhere on Vancouver Island, through a multi-day blitz from a specialized policing unit.Members with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement U...

Mar 20, 2025