Nanaimo

Tubbers, start your engines! Bathtub race details and best vantage points

NANAIMO - Arguably one of the region's signature events is ready to race.The 2023 Great International World Championship Bathtub Race starts from the Nanaimo Harbour next to Maffeo Sutton Park at 11 a...

Jul 23, 2023

Parksville studying 'connectivity, congestion, or safety issues' in local road network

PARKSVILLE - In a bid to plan more for the future, City staff are beginning to take a closer look at the present.A new study on traffic patterns will begin Monday, July 24 to help create a new transpo...

Jul 22, 2023

Provincial funding ongoing for new manufacturing operations on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - New funding is targeting growth in manufacturing jobs on Vancouver Island.Money is coming from a $180 million B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund which awards money to businesses looking to set up ...

Jul 22, 2023

'Our worst fear is fire:' police seek suspect after senseless case of mischief in Cedar

CEDAR - Nanaimo RCMP are trying to locate a suspect following a purposely ignited fire at the entrance of a Cedar property. A small spot fire was started beside the driveway of Kathy Staton's Walsh Rd...

Jul 21, 2023

'I'm at a loss for words:' father-son duo go head-to-head in Nanaimo bathtub race

NANAIMO - It's far from an average bathtub weekend for the Andersons.Barry, 56 and his son Roehlan, 21, are believed to be the only father and son to be competing in this year's World Championship Bat...

Jul 21, 2023

Driver involved in late night Nanaimo Parkway crash dies of injuries

NANAIMO - The driver of a small vehicle hit along the Nanaimo Parkway late Wednesday night by an allegedly impaired motorist, has died.Police report the 24-year-old driver of a Toyota Yaris died of th...

Jul 21, 2023

Popular Nanaimo swap meet returns this weekend

NANAIMO - Hidden treasures will be lining city streets with the return of Reuse Rendezvous.On Saturday, July 22 and Sunday July 23, people are invited to place their no longer wanted usable items at t...

Jul 21, 2023

'Significant changes' made in Parksville to conserve water during drought

PARKSVILLE - Amid harsh drought conditions, little recent rains and next-to-nothing in the forecast, the City of Parksville are tightening their belts with water.Eastern Vancouver Island is listed at ...

Jul 20, 2023

Study shows Cedar Market boosts Nanaimo economy by millions annually

NANAIMO - A new study into farmer's markets province-wide highlighted considerable financial and community benefits provided by one of the Island's biggest such offerings. Cedar Farmers Market draws o...

Jul 20, 2023

Alleged wrong-way, impaired Nanaimo Parkway driver flees after late night crash

NANAIMO - A 59-year-old man is accused of going the wrong way on the Nanaimo Parkway and crashing into an oncoming car late Wednesday evening, causing serious injuries to both drivers.Nanaimo RCMP say...

Jul 20, 2023