Nanaimo

New waterfront walkway aims to make Qualicum waterfront more accessible

QUALICUM BEACH - A new viewpoint to the Salish Sea is poised to add to continuing development of the prized waterfront.A $500,000 provincial government grant was recently awarded to the Town of Qualic...

Mar 02, 2023

'The area could really use this kind of development:' new rental building approved by Nanaimo Council

NANAIMO - New rental housing is coming to a vacant lot overlooking the Millstone River near Bowen Park.A development permit at 591 Bradley Street was approved by Council during a meeting on Monday, Fe...

Mar 02, 2023

'People try and beat the ferries:' irresponsible boat operators causing headaches in Nanaimo waters

NANAIMO - Local boaters continue to play an increasingly dangerous game of chicken with BC Ferries vessels.Multiple reports in recent months have surfaced of small pleasure boats attempting to race or...

Mar 02, 2023

Bail denied to co-accused in fatal stabbing attack at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge swiftly rejected a bail application by one of two men charged with manslaughter in the shocking death of a man with special needs.Mark Jayden Harrison, 19, waved to ...

Mar 02, 2023

'Coming in like a lion:' cooler start to March expected after chilly end to February

NANAIMO - While February was a dryer than usual month for the Harbour City, but what we lacked in precipitation we made up for in cold weather.Environment Canada meteorologist Trevor Smith said the av...

Mar 01, 2023

Witnesses sought after pedestrian seriously injured in late night crash

NANAIMO - A woman remains in hospital in serious condition after a late-night motor vehicle incident. First responders were called to the Mostar Rd./Rutherford Rd. and the Old Island Hwy. intersection...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 01, 2023

Beban Park access & Bowen Rd. lane closures result from converging City projects

NANAIMO - Access to Beban Park and travel along Bowen Rd. are scheduled to be interrupted over the coming weeks to make space for infrastructure upgrades.Both the Midtown Gateway Project and Midtown W...

Mar 01, 2023

Nanaimo SAR braces for busy period after slower than expected 2022

NANAIMO - Following a slower than expected year with notably fewer call-outs, Nanaimo Search and Rescue isn't sure what the expect in 2023. During an overview of Nanaimo Search and Rescue's year, pres...

Daryl Major Mar 01, 2023

'It's reconciliation in a different form:' deal brokered between First Nations in Campbell River & operators of Myra Falls Mine

NANAIMO - After three years of persistence, an agreement was finally reached between the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai Nations and Myra Falls Mine. A signing ceremony for the Impact Benefits Agreement (I...

Ian Holmes Feb 28, 2023

'We’re gaining no ground:' Nanaimo council investigating homeless housing facility

NANAIMO - A split Council table has agreed to take another look at purpose-built housing for the homeless.Coun. Erin Hemmens made the pitch during the Monday, Feb. 27 council meeting, calling for info...

Feb 28, 2023