Category Archives: Nanaimo
'An incredibly fun night:' Moonlight Madness in Qualicum Beach ignites holiday cheer
QUALICUM BEACH - It's the official start of the holiday shopping season for many mid-Islanders. Hosted by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Madness happens on Thursday, Nov. 21, with t...
Nov 21, 2024
Body retrieved following south Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - A body was located from an Old Victoria Rd. Nanaimo home after it was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. The fire at 1019 Old Victoria Rd. broke out just after 5:00 a.m. with Nanaimo...
Nov 21, 2024
Brisk storm topples trees at Nanaimo parks, including prized fairy tree at Neck Point
NANAIMO - Downed trees, blocked trails and destroyed playground equipment was the aftermath of an unusually powerful storm pummelling much of Vancouver Island. Several large trees tumbled to the groun...
Nov 21, 2024
Occupant missing following severe south Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - Police believe a person living in a south-end home where an early morning fire broke out may still be inside.The fire at 1019 Old Victoria Rd. was reported on Wednesday, Nov. 20 just after 5...
Nov 20, 2024
'It's a significant event:' Multi-day power outages expected in Nanaimo and across mid-Island
NANAIMO - Power outages are expected to persist this week as BC Hydro learns more about a punishing windstorm inflicting widespread damage across coastal B.C. Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro's manager of communi...
Nov 20, 2024
Some schools & highways closed as mid-Island begins cleanup from overnight 'bomb cyclone'
NANAIMO - Wind gusts in excess of 170 kilometres per hour hit parts of the B.C. coast overnight as a strong storm system came as advertised.Close to 40,000 BC Hydro customers remain without power as o...
Nov 20, 2024
Public transit ticket sale changes looms for mid Island bus riders
NANAIMO - Traditional fare products will soon no longer be sold to Regional District of Nanaimo's transit customers. As of Dec. 1, physical tickets, along with monthly and semester passes, won't be so...
Nov 20, 2024
Over 30,000 homes across Nanaimo, Gabriola & Oceanside without power as wind storm hits
NANAIMO - A forecasted 'bomb cyclone' storm system has caused swift and widespread impacts to the region's power grid. BC Hydro reports over 30,000 of its customers from south of Nanaimo to north of Q...
Nov 19, 2024
Snow removal for priority walking routes in Parksville under consideration
PARKSVILLE - Sidewalks lining priority routes could soon be clear of snow when the white stuff falls in Parksville. During a Monday, Nov. 18 council meeting, councillors agreed to advance a two-year s...
Nov 19, 2024
Some Nanaimo ferries cancelled ahead of wind storms arrival
NANAIMO - A strong fall storm moving into the region over the next day is already causing some issues for ferry travel. BC Ferries have pre-emptively cancelled the 8:45 p.m. sailing from Nanaimo's Dep...
Nov 19, 2024