Nanaimo

'Take your time, do your research:' Holiday shoppers warned to take precautions

NANAIMO - While shoppers are busy trying to cross off their holiday shopping lists, criminals are playing the role of scrooge with a multitude of scams. Starr Munro, Better Business Bureau Vancouver I...

Nov 29, 2024

'It does warm people's hearts:' Nanaimo Shoebox Project to uplift unhoused women

NANAIMO - A local volunteer wants to make the Christmas season a bit brighter for those in need, one shoebox at a time.The Nanaimo Shoebox Project is accepting donations until Dec. 11 to support and e...

Nov 28, 2024

'Champing at the bit:' Mount Washington set for Saturday opening

NANAIMO - The premier ski destination on Vancouver Island have announced an unexpectedly early opening day for the season. Recent storm activity and cooler temperatures for the last few weeks have all...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 28, 2024

Ladysmith's Festival of Lights primed for big show, despite no fireworks

LADYSMITH - One of central Vancouver Island's biggest and most beloved holiday events runs Thursday evening. The Festival of Lights down 1st Ave. in Ladysmith officially gets underway on Thursday, Nov...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 28, 2024

Enraged tenant jailed for Gabriola Island axe attack

NANAIMO - A little more than a month after moving onto a Gabriola Island property, a man lashed out by severely injuring his landlord with an axe. Gregory Francis Collins, 73, was jailed for the next ...

Daryl Major Nov 28, 2024

Nanaimo-Oceanside film productions this year had estimated $3.2M economic boost

NANAIMO - Films and television shows had a notable economic impact on the mid-Island this year, thanks to four major productions.The most high-profile production overseen by the Vancouver Island North...

Nov 27, 2024

Man charged following brutal Nanaimo assault

NANAIMO - Police believe they've found the man responsible for a highly disturbing public assault on a sidewalk near downtown Nanaimo. Brent Giles George Houle, 45, is charged with aggravated assault ...

Nov 27, 2024

Budget discussions well underway as Council's mull property tax increases

NANAIMO - Discussions at Council tables across the mid-Island are underway, to decide how to pay for projects and services over the next five years.Property tax rate increases, which form the majority...

Nov 27, 2024

'Customer service is number one:' Parksville hotel manager wins hospitality honour

PARKSVILLE - With more than 330 hotels across Canada to compete with, a Parksville hotel manager well known for his friendly, helpful demeanor came out on top. Jack Chambers, front desk manager at Bay...

Ian Holmes Nov 26, 2024

Fall storms cause gas price surge across B.C., including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An increase in the price at the pumps is being blamed on recent wild weather cutting power to thousands of people across North America. Gas prices in B.C. shot up steadily this week, going f...

Nov 26, 2024