Nanaimo

Wind warning issued as Pacific storm approaches Island

NANAIMO - Gusts upwards of 100 kilometres per hour are expected over the weekend as a storm system descends on the region. Environment Canada issued the wind warning shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 13, 2024

Man viciously beats Nanaimo security guard and attacked stranger in Campbell River

Editors note -this article contains depictions of violence which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised NANAIMO - Unaddressed substance abuse and personal turmoil clashed in a pai...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 13, 2024

Chances of a white Christmas for Nanaimo 'quite remote'

NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas might want to stay asleep. Officially defined by Environment Canada as having two centimetres of snow or more on the ground come 7 a.m. on Dec. 25, the Na...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 12, 2024

Over 40 vehicles damaged during late-night Nanaimo vandalism spree

NANAIMO - Mounties are searching for a number of suspects after a vandalism spree earlier this week caused damage to at dozens of vehicles. Nanaimo RCMP said between 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 4:...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 12, 2024

RDN taxpayers want relief as board grapples with budget

NANAIMO - While a formal five-year financial plan is still a few months away from adoption, urgency from concerned citizens is ratcheting up. A Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board meeting on Tues...

Daryl Major Dec 12, 2024

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