Nanaimo

Cadets ready ahead of 24-hour vigil at Nanaimo cenotaph

NANAIMO - It's a chance to deeply reflect on the sacrifices made by those in wartime. Members from 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Aid Cadets, along with other local cadet units will again stage a round-...

Daryl Major Nov 05, 2024

Nanaimo court hears horrific case of bestiality in Qualicum Beach

Editors note: This article contains extremely graphic details depicting sexual abuse of a dog. Reader discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Highly unusual and bewildering behaviour by a man in Qual...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 04, 2024

Nanaimo Mounties searching for man wanted on assault with weapon & other charges

NANAIMO - Police are reaching out to the public in a bid to locate a man wanted on multiple charges. David Arlen Thomas, 31, faces charges of assault with a weapon and being unlawfully in a dwelling a...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 04, 2024

Strong winds knock out power for thousands of mid-Island residents

NANAIMO - A strong Pacific storm which brought considerable rainfall early Monday morning is causing new headaches as the day continues.Wind gusts upwards of 90 kilometres are expected across parts of...

Nov 04, 2024

Mount Benson trail repairs expected to be done next summer

NANAIMO - Significant hiking trail restoration work originally scheduled to be finished this fall has been pushed back to next summer. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) stated re-routing a 700 me...

Daryl Major Nov 04, 2024

Man suffers life-threatening injuries after 'targeted' shooting in central Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties, aided by specialized RCMP units, are conducting an investigation after a significant shooting Saturday night.Just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, reports of shots being...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 03, 2024

October continues average weather trend for Nanaimo, with a bit more badly needed rain

NANAIMO - The pattern of average weather continued for the mid-island in the month of October, with a bit more rain than usual.The average temperature for Nanaimo last month was 9.8 degrees Celcius, o...

Nov 03, 2024

'It's a great time to come by the hatchery:' annual fundraiser bolsters Nanaimo River salmon

NANAIMO - Mature salmon making a splash during their end of life journey is an annual spectacle on full display throughout the region, including streams near Nanaimo River Hatchery. The non-profit hat...

Nov 03, 2024

Clocks turning back for yet another wildly unpopular time change

NANAIMO - Despite multiple promises over recent years to ditch the switch, seasonal time change will occur once more this weekend.Daylight saving time officially ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. as we...

Nov 02, 2024

'Oceanside is my home:' Paralympic gold medalist gets hero's welcome

QUALICUM BEACH - A Parksville Paralympian with multiple medal wins was honoured by the Oceanside community on Friday, in the very place where he found his love for the pool. A celebration for 20-year-...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 01, 2024