Nanaimo

Recommendations made after Coroner's Inquest into Nanaimo ferry terminal shooting death

NANAIMO - A seven-member jury have made a pair of recommendations to both BC RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) following a week-long inquest. The jury were tasked with determining relevant f...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 19, 2024

'We prepare for these events:' Hydro crews on standby as windstorm hits Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - BC Hydro says they have a full complement of crew ready to respond however they're needed over the next 24 hours.A strong system from the Pacific, dubbed a 'bomb cyclone' due to its quickly ...

Nov 19, 2024

Prolific Nanaimo offender returns to jail after offered residential treatment

NANAIMO - He was warned he'd likely go back to jail if he didn't report to a southern interior treatment centre and that's exactly what happened. Peter Jonathan Cameron Ludvigson was ordered to serve ...

Daryl Major Nov 19, 2024

B.C. government cabinet named, Sheila Malcolmson returns to familiar role

VICTORIA - A freshly sworn-in cabinet features a few ministers retaining their former positions, along with an expected significant turnover.B.C. lieutenant governor Janet Austin swore in the 27-membe...

Nov 18, 2024

Attempted pop-up overdose prevention site outside Nanaimo hospital quickly relocated

NANAIMO - A group of Vancouver Island physicians known as Doctors for Safer Drug Policy who tried to launch an unsanctioned overdose prevention site (OPS) outside NRGH were quickly shut down by hospit...

Nov 18, 2024

Nanaimo & Oceanside not expected to feel full effects of 'bomb cyclone' hitting B.C.

NANAIMO - Despite forecasts predicting a "bomb cyclone" moving through coastal B.C. mid-week, one Environment Canada meteorologist doesn't forsee any major issues locally. Brian Proctor said a "very s...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 18, 2024

'We see a huge change:' $17,000 donation from Oceanside group makes huge impact in local schools

PARKSVILLE - A local group working with area students to help them navigate the social challenges of high school just got a huge boost. The 'Guys Groups' at both Ballenas and Kwalikum Secondary school...

Daryl Major Nov 18, 2024

'To say the least, it's disappointing:' repeat damage done to Nanaimo market sign

NANAIMO - The manager of a year-round farmers market in the city has been left scratching her head after two instances of seemingly senseless vandalism.After years of work, planning and government pro...

Nov 17, 2024

Santa and helper elf bringing Christmas miracles to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A local couple is making this Christmas season extra special for a few deserving families by bringing holiday cheer right to their door.Dave Payne and Alison Laharty started 'Santa's Surpris...

Nov 17, 2024

Oceanside fire departments converge for annual Fill the Boots fundraiser

PARKSVILLE - Eight fire departments servicing the Parksville-Qualicum Beach region are accepting donations to help extinguish hunger and provide presents for youngsters this winter holiday season. Led...

Nov 16, 2024