Category Archives: Nanaimo
Public celebration confirmed for Nanaimo Olympic gold medalist
NANAIMO - Several weeks after he captured a nation through his hammer throwing exploits in Paris, Nanaimo will finally get the opportunity to salute Ethan Katzberg in person.A celebration is scheduled...
Sep 12, 2024
Crews start ambitious off-season Westwood Lake Park overhaul
NANAIMO - Westwood Lake Park typically calms down this time of year, however noise from construction equipment will be ever-present for the next several months. Phase two enhancements at one of Nanaim...
Sep 12, 2024
Impaired driver pleads guilty to mid-Island crash which killed former Mountie
QUALICUM BEACH - A woman admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine while she veered into oncoming lanes leading to the death of a man near Whiskey Creek. Belinda Mary Hainsworth pleaded...
Sep 11, 2024
'Make sure Canadians are being supported:' Trudeau speaks on final day of Nanaimo caucus meetings
NANAIMO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's excited to return to Ottawa and "get into it" with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Trudeau made the comments at the Vancouver Island Conference ...
Sep 11, 2024
UPDATE: Wildfire burning in forested area west of Nanaimo 'being held'
UPDATE - The BC Wildfire Service say a two hectare fire burning west of Nanaimo is now "being held", indicating it is not expected to grow any larger under current conditions. EARLIER - NANAIMO - Cool...
Sep 11, 2024
Free parking coming for areas of downtown Nanaimo during Commercial St. upgrades
NANAIMO - In a bid to encourage shoppers downtown during a construction project, the City is waiving some parking fees. City Councillors gave unanimous approval on Monday, Sept. 9 to suspend paid stre...
Sep 11, 2024
Recognizable LADYSMITH vegetation feature spelled correctly after all
LADYSMITH - An apparent spelling error turned out to be a case of vegetation stubbornly not filling in as hoped. A post to the popular Facebook page 'Around Town - Ladysmith Community Board' from a bo...
Sep 10, 2024
Snuneymuxw First Nation to take control of second casino
NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) has an agreement in place to own and operate another Island casino.During an announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 10, representatives from SFN's economic management a...
Sep 10, 2024
Nanaimo council approves revised oversight model for pending temporary housing facility
NANAIMO - Requested revised operational conditions for a looming temporary housing development on Old Victoria Rd. were narrowly endorsed by Nanaimo City Council. Following lengthy debate at the Monda...
Sep 10, 2024
Parksville man dies after single-vehicle crash along Resort Dr.
PARKSVILLE - A 66-year-old man has died after their vehicle collided with trees in the south end of the city. Oceanside RCMP report the driver, and lone occupant of their vehicle, left the roadway and...
Sep 10, 2024