Nanaimo

Attempt to stop suspected impaired driver in Qualicum Beach backfires

QUALICUM BEACH - Oceanside RCMP say a motorist who tried to prevent a suspected impaired driver from going any further failed a roadside screening test. The unusual incident happened at 5:30 p.m. on N...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 04, 2025

Chipping fundraisers safely disposing of mid-Island Christmas trees

NANAIMO - A pair of events this weekend are helping people safely dispose of their Christmas trees before they become problematic. For the ninth time, Nanaimo Search and Rescue are hold their annual t...

Kyle Ireland Jan 04, 2025

'Exiting a long term drought:' slightly above average Nanaimo rainfall helping ease water concerns

NANAIMO - While it wasn't a record-breaker, 2024 proved to be a notable year for local weather watchers. Monitoring stations at Nanaimo Airport collected 1,360.5 millimetres of rain through the calend...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 03, 2025

Police investigate fatal highway collision in Nanoose Bay

NANOOSE BAY - One person died following a collision on Hwy. 19 at Northwest Bay Rd. The incident was reported to Oceanside RCMP on Friday, Jan 3 at 7 a.m. and involved a pedestrian hit by vehicle in t...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 03, 2025

VIU Mariners hosting BCIHL All-Star games in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Some of the best hockey players in Western Canada will be in Nanaimo this weekend to showcase their talent in a pair of high-anticipated games. The Vancouver Island University Mariner's hock...

Daryl Major Jan 03, 2025

Property assessments in Nanaimo area and province-wide remain flat

NANAIMO - Little change occurred to most residential property valuation notices province-wide for a second consecutive year. Newly released 2025 property assessments represent a second consecutive yea...

Jan 02, 2025

Impairment suspected in severe New Years Day crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Two people were taken to hospital following a serious single vehicle crash on the Nanaimo Parkway New Years Day. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened Wednesday, Jan. 1 around...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 02, 2025

Route name changes and improved Nanaimo connections coming to RDN Transit system

NANAIMO - Changes are coming to the Regional District of Nanaimo's transit line starting on Sunday, Jan. 5, including more transit hours, improved route-to-route connection, and re-naming routes to be...

Daryl Major Jan 02, 2025

New Years Day polar bear events staged for icy start to 2025

NANAIMO - Missed out on the recent Nanaimo Boxing Day polar bear swim and want to ring in the new year with a chilly plunge? You're in luck. A pair of formal polar bear swim events are happening on We...

Kyle Ireland Jan 01, 2025