Nanaimo

Suitable tires mandated on select highways as wintry conditions approach

NANAIMO - The start of October also marks the beginning of the winter driving season in B.C.Winter tires or chains are required on most provincial routes from Oct. until the end of March or April 30 f...

Oct 02, 2024

Downtown Nanaimo merchants optimistic despite lengthy, disruptive construction project

NANAIMO - While existing conditions are far from ideal, several Commercial St. business operators vow they're up for the short-term pain for the long-term gain. A month into the first phase of an exte...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 02, 2024

Typical Sept. weather for mid-Island as La Nina pattern forms in Pacific

NANAIMO - The trend of typical seasonal weather continued for the mid-Island. September followed suit with an average August regarding environmental conditions, with temperatures and precipitation lev...

Oct 01, 2024

Nanaimo OPS operator promises 'thorough internal review' following drugs & weapons bust

NANAIMO - Under immense pressure following an alleged substantial on-site drugs and weapons seizure, the operator of Nanaimo's overdose prevention site (OPS) pledged an internal review will be done. J...

Daryl Major Oct 01, 2024

Candidate field set for mid-Island ridings ahead of provincial election

NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying for an election in the upcoming provincial election is now official. A deadline set by Elections BC passed at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 for candidates to subm...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 30, 2024

Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

NANAIMO - Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year...

Sep 30, 2024

Tour de Rock rolling into Nanaimo as annual cancer fundraising ride continues

NANAIMO - Drivers on the mid-Island can expect a few delays Sunday, for a good cause.The annual Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 29, making several stops throughout the city in supp...

Sep 29, 2024

Development permit approved for second building in north-end Nanaimo apartment complex

NANAIMO - The second and final phase of a substantial housing development in the city's north end just received approval for a development permit for the second time. The proposal is for an 86-unit, s...

Sep 28, 2024

'Now the hard work actually begins:' Nanaimo advocates cautiously optimistic on new NRGH tower pledge

NANAIMO - Those leading loud calls for improved primary healthcare options on the central Island are maintaining a measured reaction to a recent campaign promise. BC NDP leader David Eby, on Thursday,...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2024

Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates tackle healthcare, drug toxicity and representation issues

PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front of...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2024