Nanaimo

Additional cash approved for infrastructure & park upgrades in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Underground and surface-level improvements are coming to a key stretch of the city's downtown core. Councillors voted nearly unanimously in favour of an increased budget for phase one upgrad...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 15, 2023

Nanaimo woman threatened store staff with toy gun in desperate bid to get arrested

NANAIMO - Apparent deep service gaps facing a first-time offender with severe mental health challenges led to her pointing a fake gun at store clerks.Karlee Anne Pelletier, 28, was released from custo...

Feb 15, 2023

Country Grocer purchases four 49th Parallel stores, including Cedar & Ladysmith

NANAIMO - An Island-owned and operated grocery chain is expanding.Country Grocer has announced the purchase of 49th Parallel Grocery Group, effective Monday, Feb. 20, which will see four 49th Parallel...

Feb 14, 2023

'We do not have enough water:' Parksville residents voice disapproval over Greig Rd. development

PARKSVILLE - Local residents overwhelmingly voiced their objection to a proposed, expansive development of the city's south end.A public hearing for the development of 1465 Greig Rd., held Monday, Feb...

Feb 14, 2023

'Do something tangible:' Nanaimo Coldest Night driving home reality of homelessness

NANAIMO - It might be just a glimpse at what life is like on the streets, but organizers hope it represents more support and services to those locally living rough. The annual Coldest Night of the Yea...

Daryl Major Feb 14, 2023

Reduced emissions in Nanaimo facilities highlighted by latest benchmark rankings

NANAIMO - Four local facilities are leading the way for lowered greenhouse gas emissions according to a recent report from Building Benchmark BC (BBBC).The latest edition of the BBBC rankings showed N...

Feb 13, 2023

'We're very well aware:' City of Nanaimo looks to help close cell phone gaps

NANAIMO - Filling a significant cellular dead zone in the city is one part of a wider telecommunications strategy being transcribed for the City. Bill Corsan, the City of Nanaimo's director of corpora...

Daryl Major Feb 13, 2023

Former Nanaimo environmental planner honored for 'extraordinary influence'

NANAIMO - While he's no longer alive to accept an award for years of environmental advocacy, Rob Lawrance's legacy continues inspiring people to make the world a more sustainable place.Lawrance, the f...

Feb 12, 2023

Parksville & Qualicum beaches close to dogs ahead of Brant geese arrival

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside beaches will soon be off-limits to dogs due to migrating birds.Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 15, beaches within the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area (PQBWMA) will ...

Feb 11, 2023

Nanaimo business fined $25K for 'repeated high-risk safety violations'

NANAIMO - A local business operator had a notable fine levied against them for how it handled an on-site rodent infestation, resulting in a serious illness to an employee.A WorkSafe BC penalty summary...

Feb 10, 2023