Category Archives: Nanaimo
'It's a lot of fun to watch:' inaugural all-female field lacrosse tournament hits Harewood fields
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind all-female field lacrosse tournament is taking over a south Nanaimo sports field this weekend. The 2024 Van Island Girls Cup Tournament starts at Harewood Centennial Park...
Nov 01, 2024
Nanaimo trans basketball player accuses opponents of physical and verbal attacks
NANAIMO - One of Vancouver Island University's top women's basketball players says she was targeted because of her gender during a game. Harriette Mackenzie published a video to her Instagram account ...
Nov 01, 2024
Encouraging & worrying signs in latest Van Isle jobs report
NANAIMO - While the past year has seen considerable growth employment-wise on Vancouver Island, a new report suggests challenges will persist. Compiled by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC ...
Nov 01, 2024
Large outdoor pickleball complex opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - In response to a rapidly growing sport and desires for playing space in more suitable areas, a new pickleball venue is now open at Nanaimo's Beban Park. Located near the gold course and driv...
Oct 31, 2024
Water restrictions being lifted across majority of central Island
NANAIMO - Officials to re-evaluated water restrictions across the region due to a series of recent storms. Effective Friday, Nov. 1, the Regional District of Nanaimo will lift all restrictions for its...
Oct 31, 2024
'Head on a swivel and be prepared:' Nanaimo drivers urged to watch for excited trick-or-treaters
NANAIMO - Costumes are picked, routes mapped and kids are raring to go. Thousands of kids are expected out Thursday evening trick-or-treating in neighbourhoods for Halloween, while regularly darting a...
Oct 31, 2024
Disaster averted at downtown Nanaimo structure fire
NANAIMO - A fast response limited the damage from a fire inside a downtown Nanaimo commercial building home to a cafe and antique shop. It happened on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 250 Prideaux, between Fitzwil...
Oct 30, 2024
Nobody hurt in significant truck fire on Trans Canada Hwy south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO -A driver and lone occupant safety evacuated a fast-moving vehicle fire on the Trans Canada Hwy. near the Nanaimo Airport. It happened on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at about 10:30 a.m. impacting what'...
Oct 30, 2024
Wind warning issued for Oceanside ahead of strong Pacific storm
PARKSVILLE - Blustery conditions are expected to persist through much of the day, prompting a formal warning from Environment Canada. The weather office issued a wind warning for eastern Vancouver Isl...
Oct 30, 2024
'Those rights weren't free:' mid-Island poppy campaign launches ahead of Remembrance Day
NANAIMO - Over 100 years ago, the first poppy was worn as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers lost, and local Legions are proud to carry on the tradition. The annual poppy campaign put on by Royal Ca...
Oct 30, 2024