Nanaimo

Premier Eby, public safety minister Farnworth to headline major event in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Following months of escalating violent crime, the provincial government is showing up in full force in the Harbour City. Premier David Eby will lead a significant government event in front o...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 11, 2023

Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter to headline Vancouver Island MusicFest

NANAIMO - Just over three months out from one of the Island's largest music festivals, organizers have announced a major headline act.Sarah McLachlan, an Order of Canada recipient and internationally ...

Apr 11, 2023

'Understand the importance of food security:' educational garden takes root at Nanaimo school

NANAIMO - A unique garden has sprouted at a former secondary school. Rows of soil garden beds now line the Strathmore St. side of Woodlands Secondary School, near Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, pa...

Daryl Major Apr 11, 2023

'I was drunk, high and stupid:' man sentenced for Qualicum Beach child porn bust

Editor's note: the following story includes information which may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A dark existence of hard drugs, underground online chat rooms and a ...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 10, 2023

'Outstanding young humans:' Nanaimo group earn national folk music honours

NANAIMO - A local fiddling group has plenty of reasons to smile after taking home the big honour at a recent Canadian music awards show.Fiddelium is a group of 13 youths between the ages of 12 and 18,...

Apr 09, 2023

Economic report shows much-needed growth in Nanaimo population, jobs & development

NANAIMO - The city is seeing more jobs, more business licences, more buildings and more people, according to the latest state of the economy report.The report was presented to City Council during the ...

Apr 08, 2023

'Now Gail's got her prized eagle:' Nanaimo couple transforms tree into head-turning art piece

NANAIMO - A different kind of eagle has its eyes on a north Nanaimo neighbourhood where the majestic bird is often seen soaring overhead. Gail Lambourne and her husband decided to reshape a cedar tree...

Apr 07, 2023

Easter rains across central Island hoped to dampen concerns of active fire season

NANAIMO - Forecasted downpours over the coming Easter long weekend are being watched closely by those preparing for the upcoming fire season.While an exact summer forecast is still about a week out, t...

Apr 06, 2023

Drugs & weapons seized from Parksville home

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside Mounties have taken a quantity of drugs and weapons off local streets.Officers executed a search warrant on a home in the 400 block of Pioneer Crescent around 9:45 a.m. on Wedne...

Apr 06, 2023

'We could be flirting with $1.95:' oil prices and summer season pushing up Nanaimo pump prices

NANAIMO - Fill up, now. Following a few cents per litre bump in the cost of gasoline after April 1, which was linked to a tax hike and not an April Fools joke, is just a preview of coming attractions ...

Daryl Major Apr 06, 2023