Category Archives: Nanaimo
'The demand continues to grow:' registration opens for annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive
NANAIMO - Cost of living pressures ever-present and Nanamo's growing population highlight the importance of an annual local tradition of giving. Registration for the annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive sta...
Nov 26, 2024
Nanaimo victim included in legislature vigil for women killed in B.C.
VICTORIA - A silent vigil was held outside Victoria's legislature for women killed by men in B.C., including a Nanaimo woman whose death in January is considered a homicide. Around 20 participants hel...
Nov 25, 2024
Man wanted for murder of woman in Nanaimo arrested in Cowichan Valley
NANAIMO - All three people charged with murdering a woman in Nanaimo in 2023 are now accounted for. Tyler Stephen Elrix, 41, was arrested on the weekend in Chemainus by members of the Vancouver Island...
Nov 25, 2024
Alleged impaired driver smashes into back of police cruiser during Nanaimo traffic stop
NANAIMO - A routine traffic stop on Nanaimo's Hammond Bay Rd. reversed in a hurry when an alleged impaired driver approached from behind. Nanaimo RCMP say it happened on Saturday, Nov. 23 at about 4 p...
Nov 25, 2024
'It's not possible without them:' volunteers make Milner Christmas Magic a reality
QUALICUM BEACH - Final preparations are well underway for an event which has grown over two decades into an extremely popular mid-Island holiday tradition. Milner Christmas Magic returns beginning Dec...
Nov 25, 2024
Nanaimo clarifies regulations for short-term rental users and operators
NANAIMO - The City is clarifying some regulations around short-term rentals in the Harbour City, ensuring both those who offer and use the service are following the rules.Amendments include clarifying...
Nov 24, 2024
Nanaimo pop-up overdose prevention site sees 'overwhelming community support'
NANAIMO - Despite a small setback at the start of the week, a pop-up overdose prevention site (OPS) near Nanaimo's hospital had the desired positive impact, according to organizers. Doctors for Safer ...
Nov 22, 2024
Area residents oppose Parksville affordable housing concept
PARKSVILLE - Efforts to establish a 36-unit south Parksville apartment building geared toward the working class clashed with those opposed. During a City of Parksville public hearing this week, most s...
Nov 22, 2024
Nanaimo's living wage sees 4 per cent increase
NANAIMO - It's a smaller jump than in recent years, but the cost of living still continues to rise on the central Island. New data from Living Wage BC shows the hourly wage two adults must each earn t...
Nov 22, 2024
Familiar 'no power, no phone' movie replayed for Gabriola Islanders
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Residents are familiar with the script, but that doesn't make it any easier. Power has been out for residents of Gabriola and neighbouring Mudge Island since the evening of Tuesday, ...
Nov 22, 2024