Category Archives: Nanaimo
Pedestrian hit at south Nanaimo intersection suffers 'significant injuries'
NANAIMO - A man remains in hospital after being hit by a vehicle which failed to stop at an intersection, according to police. It happened on the Park Ave at Seventh St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 just after ...
Nov 06, 2024
'Welcome mat to the beach:' Parksville mobi-mats improve beach access
PARKSVILLE - After only a few months in operation this summer, a new accessible beach mat is already being put to good use. Installed during the peak tourism season in July, the 133-foot mobility mat,...
Nov 06, 2024
Nanaimo Council wants more info before entertaining Third Street development
NANAIMO - Conceptual infill plans for a large single-family lot just beyond Nanaimo's Old City Quarter neighbourhood doesn't have the blessing of local governors just yet. Instead of advancing the vis...
Nov 06, 2024
War memorial headstones poised for replacement after Nanaimo bylaw change
NANAIMO - Red tape is being cleared to allow for the replacement and restoration of nearly two dozen Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial headstones. City Councillors unanimously moved through ...
Nov 05, 2024
One person rescued, home significantly damaged in Nanaimo fire
NANAIMO - One person was rescued from an early morning house fire in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood. The fire broke out shortly before 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov 5 at a home on Hillside Ave. Near Dix ...
Nov 05, 2024
Cadets ready ahead of 24-hour vigil at Nanaimo cenotaph
NANAIMO - It's a chance to deeply reflect on the sacrifices made by those in wartime. Members from 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Aid Cadets, along with other local cadet units will again stage a round-...
Nov 05, 2024
Nanaimo court hears horrific case of bestiality in Qualicum Beach
Editors note: This article contains extremely graphic details depicting sexual abuse of a dog. Reader discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Highly unusual and bewildering behaviour by a man in Qual...
Nov 04, 2024
Nanaimo Mounties searching for man wanted on assault with weapon & other charges
NANAIMO - Police are reaching out to the public in a bid to locate a man wanted on multiple charges. David Arlen Thomas, 31, faces charges of assault with a weapon and being unlawfully in a dwelling a...
Nov 04, 2024
Strong winds knock out power for thousands of mid-Island residents
NANAIMO - A strong Pacific storm which brought considerable rainfall early Monday morning is causing new headaches as the day continues.Wind gusts upwards of 90 kilometres are expected across parts of...
Nov 04, 2024
Mount Benson trail repairs expected to be done next summer
NANAIMO - Significant hiking trail restoration work originally scheduled to be finished this fall has been pushed back to next summer. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) stated re-routing a 700 me...
Nov 04, 2024