Nanaimo

Spring Mayoral by-election called in Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - Voters in Ladysmith will head to the polls on March 1 to elect a new Mayor.The Town's top elected position was vacated in September when Aaron Stone left the position in favour of a privat...

Dec 11, 2024

Nanaimo motorists shine during province-wide crackdown

NANAIMO - Over 200 impaired drivers were taken off B.C. roads recently, part of the BC Highway Patrol's Light Up the Province initiative.Held this past Saturday, Dec. 7, over 400 police officers aroun...

Dec 11, 2024

Striking Nanaimo postal workers disrupt Purolator operations

NANAIMO - Striking Canada Post workers in Nanaimo caused minor disruptions to an oversubscribed shipping company which the Crown corporation holds a majority ownership stake in. Around 30 people weari...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 11, 2024

Massive Philippine Mars waterbomber preparing for final Island departure

UPDATE - Wednesday's flight was forced back to Port Alberni soon after takeoff.The Mars was over Nanaimo when oil pressure issues in an engine led to crew deciding to circle back to Port Alberni and a...

Dec 11, 2024

Town of Ladysmith seeks public insight in reforming skateboard park

LADYSMITH - A second public workshop scheduled this week will help shape the future of refreshed skatepark in Ladysmith. The public engagement event happens on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Frank...

Dec 10, 2024

UPDATE: Two people stab City of Nanaimo employee with needles at Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - Police say a 58-year-old man was stabbed in the public washrooms at Maffeo Sutton Park Wednesday morning. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Sherri Wade said the victim, a City of Nanaimo staff member, told ...

Ian Holmes Dec 10, 2024

VIDEO: 'It's so special to see these kids:' Santa makes pre-Christmas stop at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - Days before his round-the-world journey, Santa traded in his nine reindeer and sleigh for a comfy helicopter to tour B.C. hospitals. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas touched down in Nanaimo on Tuesd...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 10, 2024

Crews to start tearing down eyesore Howard Johnson Hotel in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - As advertised by Snuneymux First Nation's chief, a problematic downtown Nanaimo hotel primed for future redevelopment will be swiftly brought down. Demolition crews and a hazardous materials...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 10, 2024

'We make sure they get a response:' Nanaimo postal workers ensuring Santa gets his letters

NANAIMO - Those looking to sneak in a last-minute wish list to Santa this holiday season can still do so, regardless of whether an ongoing mail strike continues or not. Members of the Canadian Union o...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 09, 2024

Rough landing temporarily stalls operations at Nanaimo Airport

NANAIMO - No one was injured after malfunctioning landing gear forced a pilot to deploy an emergency landing at Nanaimo Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 8, around 1:00 p.m., when the sin...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 09, 2024