Nanaimo

'Fit for purpose:' City of Nanaimo launches third AAP for slimmed down public works upgrade

NANAIMO - For the third time in 12 months, the City will ask its residents to approve borrowing for an upgraded public works facility. After incorrect legal advice and improper procedure scuttled two ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2024

Construction to begin on seniors affordable housing project in Bowser

BOWSER - Construction of an independent rental housing complex to be built north of Qualicum Beach appears to be just around the corner. Bowser Seniors Housing Society (BSHS) received official approva...

Sep 17, 2024

'We don't see that very often:' rural Nanaimo home robbed as family sleeps inside

NANAIMO - Several high-value items, including a vehicle, were taken after a family returning from a day in Vancouver forgot to lock their doors. A father and son were returning to their Farrar Rd. hom...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 17, 2024

Push for more young voters to participate with provincial election looming

NANAIMO - Elections BC is trying to get a boost in young voters showing up to polling stations this fall, which lags behind other age groups. Andrew Watson, senior director of communications for Elect...

Sep 17, 2024

NHLPA partnership helping Nanaimo-based Indigenous hockey program expand

NANAIMO - A local hockey program focused on linking Indigenous teachings with hockey is continuing to expand.The Salish Storm have grown over the last five years from pickup games and drills at a box ...

Sep 17, 2024

Plane damaged by fire following troubled landing at Qualicum Beach airport

QUALICUM BEACH - A small private plane with two people aboard was heavily damaged upon touching down at the Qualicum Beach Airport. The Town of Qualicum Beach's acting chief administrative officer Luk...

Sep 16, 2024

Natural gas leak temporarily closes north Nanaimo street, delays RDN buses

NANAIMO - A gas leak inside the Regional District of Nanaimo's transit yard sparked a swift response. Multiple reports to 911 were made just after 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 in the area around Applecr...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 16, 2024

'Worthy of being in this area:' new washroom planned for Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - Some changes are in the works to increase the number of public washrooms at one of the city's most popular public parks. A brand new washroom amenity building at Maffeo Sutton Park was discu...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 16, 2024

Multi-use trail construction begins starts on Hwy. 19A in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Crews are beginning construction on a new pathway to run adjacent to Hwy. 19A in Parksville. Beginning Monday, Sept. 16 and scheduled to be completed by early November, a 190 metre pathwa...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 16, 2024

Mental health/substance use services ramp up in Nanaimo area

NANAIMO - Over the past several months a team of professionals has begun tackling expanding and complex health challenges impacting youth and their families on the mid-Island. Following a B.C. governm...

Sep 16, 2024