Nanaimo

UPDATE: Intermittent closures expected along Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake due to growing wildfire

NANAIMO - Wind has helped spur substantial growth to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire in the hills above Cameron Lake. Discovered Sunday, June 4, the suspected human-caused fire has grown to an estimated 1...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2023 Smoke continues to pour out from a wildfire growing near Cameron Lake, which forced closure of Hwy. 4 on Tuesday morning. (submitted photo)

'Let's go:' plans for annual bathtub weekend come into focus

NANAIMO - While a lack of clarity due to the pandemic hampered planning efforts previously, the identity of this year's Bathtub Weekend is crystal clear."Family friendly is what it's all about," Loyal...

101.5 TODAY RADIO Jun 06, 2023

Million dollar grant helping VIU's adult education and ESL programming

NANAIMO - A significant grant is designed to better equip students for in-demand careers. A $3.8 million funding boost from the provincial government will go to a variety of post-secondary institution...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 05, 2023

New wildfires on central Vancouver Island ignited during bone-dry weekend

NANAIMO - Ever-drying conditions are creating ideal terrain for fire starts locally and across Vancouver Island.Smoke was seen billowing from a steep embankment just south of Cameron Lake on Sunday, J...

Jun 05, 2023

Driver arrested after plowing through 5K Foam Fest event in Nanoose Bay

NANAIMO - A pair of alarming incidents took place at a popular event in Nanoose Bay.Oceanside RCMP were called out to the 5K Foam Fest held at Arbutus Meadows Event and Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Ba...

Jun 05, 2023

Island derelict vessel society awaiting government funding to remove 150 vessels from local waters

NANAIMO - John Rowe admits, for now at least, it's hurry up and wait. But he's hoping this summer will see him spend considerable time in the water.Rowe heads up the Dead Boat Disposal Society, which ...

Jun 05, 2023

'From your gums to your bum:' Gutsy Walk 2023 returns to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The 13th annual Nanaimo Gutsy Walk to raise awareness and funds for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is back on Sunday, June 4 at Maffeo Sutton Park.Roughly 300,000 Canadians are livin...

Jun 04, 2023

Inspectors rummaging through Nanaimo blue bins to cut curbside contaminants

NANAIMO - Straight education hasn't had the desired effect, so the City of Nanaimo is beefing up their approach to recycling contamination.New blue bin inspectors began work Friday, June 2, walking ah...

Jun 03, 2023

'Walking the path probably isn't enough:' Nanaimo treasure hunt draws thousands into local parks

NANAIMO - The chase is on for locals involved in a real-world, old-school treasure hunt.Rob Zeiler, a new resident of Nanaimo from Alberta, said he was inspired by the natural beauty of Vancouver Isla...

Jun 02, 2023

Suspect arrested following pair of Nanaimo bush fires

NANAIMO - An investigation is underway into the cause and circumstances behind a pair of brush fires lit within minutes of each other.Fire Rescue crews were called to Bowen Park and a nearby wooded ar...

Jun 02, 2023