Nanaimo

Candidate field set for mid-Island ridings ahead of provincial election

NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying for an election in the upcoming provincial election is now official. A deadline set by Elections BC passed at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 for candidates to subm...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 30, 2024

Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

NANAIMO - Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year...

Sep 30, 2024

Tour de Rock rolling into Nanaimo as annual cancer fundraising ride continues

NANAIMO - Drivers on the mid-Island can expect a few delays Sunday, for a good cause.The annual Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 29, making several stops throughout the city in supp...

Sep 29, 2024

Development permit approved for second building in north-end Nanaimo apartment complex

NANAIMO - The second and final phase of a substantial housing development in the city's north end just received approval for a development permit for the second time. The proposal is for an 86-unit, s...

Sep 28, 2024

'Now the hard work actually begins:' Nanaimo advocates cautiously optimistic on new NRGH tower pledge

NANAIMO - Those leading loud calls for improved primary healthcare options on the central Island are maintaining a measured reaction to a recent campaign promise. BC NDP leader David Eby, on Thursday,...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2024

Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates tackle healthcare, drug toxicity and representation issues

PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front of...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2024

Vancouver Island Pinball Expo lighting up Cedar this weekend

NANAIMO - Pinball pros and lovers of retro arcade games are warming up their flipper fingers for a weekend of pinball action south of Nanaimo. The Vancouver Island Pinball Expo (VIPE) is back for a se...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2024

New patient tower at NRGH promised by BC NDP, if re-elected in October

NANAIMO - The BC NDP are making a major election commitment to residents on the central and north Island.NDP leader David Eby, during an appearance at a campaign event in Nanaimo on Thursday, Sept. 26...

Sep 26, 2024

BC Hydro reminds customers to be prepared with storm season approaching

NANAIMO - Despite extensive prep work through the warmer months, worsening winter weather still increases the chance of serious power outages, according to the province's Crown utility.Vegetation mana...

Sep 26, 2024

Fatal Nanaimo workplace incident under investigation

NANAIMO - One person died following an accident at a central Nanaimo job site. The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) confirmed the death after multiple emergency response crews responded to a construction pr...

Ian Holmes Sep 26, 2024