Nanaimo

One dead following Hwy. 1 crash in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An apparent cardiac arrest has claimed the life of a local man involved in a crash in Chase River.Emergency crews were called to Hwy. 1 at Tenth St. around 11:50 a.m. on Friday, June 2 with ...

Jun 02, 2023

Federal cash announced in Nanaimo to advance job training for people with disabilities

NANAIMO - Harnessing untapped potential among those with disabilities was the focus of a news conference in Nanaimo as National Accessibility Week concludes. Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of empl...

Jun 01, 2023

Warmest May ever as Nanaimo breaks heat records early in the year

NANAIMO - The Harbour City is once again breaking temperature records, as May 2023 was the hottest in the city's history. Meteorologist with Environment Canada Matt Loney said the monthly mean tempera...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 01, 2023

Nanaimo crews quickly handle fire at former Travellers Lodge property

NANAIMO - Squatters are believed responsible for a small fire at a disused care facility.Fire Rescue crews were called out to the 1200 block of Nelson St, near Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, just ...

Jun 01, 2023

Updated parking lot at Westwood Lake officially opens

NANAIMO - The first of two phases to improve a popular year-round recreation destination is complete.Parking lot upgrades at Nanaimo's Westwood Lake are substantially complete, with the new spaces ope...

Jun 01, 2023

'I just tried to just ride the wave:' Lantzville singer eyeing more performances after Canada's Got Talent

NANAIMO - A Lantzville singer's dream of winning Canada's Got Talent may be over, but he still has plenty on the go. Raymond Salgado received a standing ovation from the judges when he first appeared ...

Daryl Major Jun 01, 2023

Crews continue battle against Sayward fire as smoke eases across central Island

NANAIMO - The skies look a little bluer across the region Wednesday and the outlook a little greener for residents of northern Vancouver Island.Crews from the BC Wildfire Service continue to battle a ...

May 31, 2023

Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race returns to Nanaimo waters

NANAIMO - Boats big and small are readying to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race sees dozens of vessels sail around Vancouver Island, and begins in Nanaimo on S...

Daryl Major May 31, 2023

More routes added for summer sailings out of Duke Point

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is making some moves in order to make travelling from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island a little easier this summer.From June 25 through Sept. 4, one vessel will be re-assign...

May 30, 2023

Coastal cleanup teams to receive $25M in new provincial funding

PARKSVILLE - New funding is set to see more of B.C.'s coastline receive additional attention to remove debris and pollutants.At an event at Rathtrevor Provincial Park on Tuesday, May 30, minister of e...

May 30, 2023