Nanaimo

Multiple Nanaimo businesses affected by early morning fire

NANAIMO - An early Friday morning fire substantially damaged an office complex behind Country Club Centre.Emergency crews were called to the Norwell Professional Centre at 3260 Norwell Dr. on Friday, ...

May 05, 2023

Substantial housing boost envisioned for Te’tuxwtun project in Harewood

NANAIMO - A long-discussed housing project in the Harewood neighbourhood features a dramatic boost in housing, according to a newly released draft concept plan.The Te'tuxwtun plan outlined on the BC H...

May 05, 2023

Snowbirds training wrapping up in Comox Valley ahead of summer tour

COMOX - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are busy in their final week of training on the mid-Island in preparation for their summer tour.The Snowbirds first arrived in the Comox Valley on April 18 for th...

May 04, 2023

Missing & murdered Indigenous women walk and event scheduled in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A community walk aims to raise awareness and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit individuals (MMIWG2S+). Friday, May 5 marks the national MMIWG2S+ awareness da...

May 04, 2023

Nanaimo man convicted of assaulting woman in townhouse, jury hung on 2 more charges

Editor's Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - Jurors working overtime couldn't reach a unanimous decision in the case of a man a...

May 04, 2023

Dover Bay Secondary Robotics Club makes all the right shots

NANAIMO - A group of high school students in Nanaimo have their own twist on Canada's pastime. Dover Bay Secondary School Robotics Club members came first place in recent regional and provincial compe...

May 03, 2023

BC Hydro awaiting decision on new, lower 'time of use' rate

NANAIMO - BC Hydro expects to hear by next year whether a new, lower rate will be approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission.The utility submitted a proposed rate reduction to the commission on Feb. 27...

May 03, 2023

Grieving Nanaimo parents fundraising to comfort others in event of stillborn delivery

NANAIMO - A local couple are raising money to help people through one of the most difficult situations in life: the tragic death of a child.Erin Sowerby Greene and her husband Cameron von Poser were e...

May 03, 2023

Nanaimo Salvation Army secures venue for temporary kitchen

NANAIMO - A lease agreement has been secured by a social service provider left without a kitchen and dining hall while a portion of its downtown location is redeveloped. Salvation Army New Hope Centre...

May 02, 2023

Proposed $48.5 million Nanaimo public works facility upgrade clears first hurdle

NANAIMO - Council is moving ahead with a long-overdue replacement and upgrade of its public works facility, future-proofing service delivery.The massive project, which is set to cost in the neighbourh...

May 02, 2023