Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo-Gabriola candidates debate election hot topics
NANAIMO - Healthcare, public safety, and protecting the environment were some of the main topics discussed at the latest candidates forum held in Nanaimo. The event for candidates in the Nanaimo-Gabri...
Oct 04, 2024
Minor early morning earthquake rattles Nanaimo and surrounding area
NANAIMO - Some light sleepers and night owls across the central Island were left a little shaken Friday morning.Earthquakes Canada reports a 3.5 magnitude tremor was recorded at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, O...
Oct 04, 2024
'It's incredibly isolating:' weekend run looks to strengthen pregnancy loss community in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The message ahead of an event on Saturday is very clear: no one should suffer alone.Hundreds are expected at Nanaimo's Westwood Lake on Saturday, Oct. 5 for the third annual Butterfly Run Va...
Oct 04, 2024
'This is a great day for Qualicum Beach:' New waterfront walkway/viewing platform opens
QUALICUM BEACH - A project many years in the making has at last come to fruition in Qualicum Beach. The Town officially unveiled its highly anticipated waterfront walkway and viewing platform adjacent...
Oct 03, 2024
'Stronger together:' Sisters in Spirit Ceremony at VIU honours missing and murdered Indigenous women
NANAIMO - Students at a local university paid tribute to those lost and amplified calls to action for missing and murdered Indigenous women with a Sisters in Spirit Ceremony. Oct. 4 marks the National...
Oct 03, 2024
Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates turn up heat at forum with tight race expected
NANAIMO - A pair of candidates were in attack mode as an anticipated hotly contested riding was under the spotlight. George Anderson of the BC NDP, Gwen O'Mahony representing the Conservative Party of...
Oct 03, 2024
Suitable tires mandated on select highways as wintry conditions approach
NANAIMO - The start of October also marks the beginning of the winter driving season in B.C.Winter tires or chains are required on most provincial routes from Oct. until the end of March or April 30 f...
Oct 02, 2024
Downtown Nanaimo merchants optimistic despite lengthy, disruptive construction project
NANAIMO - While existing conditions are far from ideal, several Commercial St. business operators vow they're up for the short-term pain for the long-term gain. A month into the first phase of an exte...
Oct 02, 2024
Typical Sept. weather for mid-Island as La Nina pattern forms in Pacific
NANAIMO - The trend of typical seasonal weather continued for the mid-Island. September followed suit with an average August regarding environmental conditions, with temperatures and precipitation lev...
Oct 01, 2024
Nanaimo OPS operator promises 'thorough internal review' following drugs & weapons bust
NANAIMO - Under immense pressure following an alleged substantial on-site drugs and weapons seizure, the operator of Nanaimo's overdose prevention site (OPS) pledged an internal review will be done. J...
Oct 01, 2024