Nanaimo

Prom Closet giving local graduates affordable options for glitzy grad garments

NANAIMO - It's almost grad season, however it also represents a time of stress for some families.In a bid to make prom as accessible as possible, a local group named Prom Closet Nanaimo is once again ...

Feb 28, 2023

Nanaimo Walmart re-opens following prolonged closure due to arson

NANAIMO - Following a nearly five day closure, arguably the city's busiest store re-opened to eager shoppers. The heavily used Walmart Supercentre welcomed customers again on Monday, Feb. 27 at about ...

Feb 27, 2023

'It's so rare:' local photographer captures dazzling Aurora Borealis display

NANAIMO - Wendy Kotorynksi wasn't convinced the stars would align for a potential space show.But the night "was in the epic category" for the Parksville woman and avid space photography buff as she sp...

Feb 27, 2023

'It changed a lot of people's lives:' Nanaimo home explosion relived one year later

NANAIMO - One year ago a widely heard and felt explosion blew a Nanaimo home into thousands of pieces.The shocking incident is still impacting many lives, while answers behind how the blast occurred a...

Feb 27, 2023

'You're seeing kids take the initiative:' Nanaimo elementary lunch program boosting student skills

NANAIMO - Facing an increased and, at times, dire need, teachers at a local elementary school have expanded on a long-standing meal program.Students at Georgia Avenue Elementary School in Nanaimo are ...

Feb 26, 2023

VIDEO: Coldest Night of the Year smashes fundraising records in Nanaimo & Parksville

NANAIMO - Fundraising records were set across the mid-Island in support of vital programming to help those living rough.The annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Nanaimo, in support of the Is...

Feb 26, 2023

'The kids have already gone through a lot:' NDSS parents voice concerns on school capacity changes

NANAIMO - Uprooting kids to relieve overflowing classrooms is not on the radar for most parents.Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68) held a virtual open house on Thursday, Feb. 23 to allow for publ...

Feb 25, 2023

Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue's getting new state-of-the-art digital fire training system

QUALICUM BEACH - A mid-Island fire department is about to update its equipment to the digital age with a cool new way to simulate real-life structure fires.$90,000 was provided to the Qualicum Beach F...

Feb 25, 2023

Qualicum Beach Mayor's defamation case payout covered by Town's insurance

QUALICUM BEACH - The Town of Qualicum Beach released a statement regarding a settlement between Mayor Westbroek and two local businessmen.The statement says the $130,000 settlement paid to Ken Schley ...

Feb 24, 2023

VIDEO: Projected opening date set for new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Following years of talk and no action, a new large hotel beside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre is nearing its opening. The primary contractor for the nine-storey Courtyard by Marriot...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 24, 2023