Nanaimo

Crofton mill re-opening with focus on supporting single-use plastic reduction

CROFTON - Joint funding from both the provincial and federal governments is bringing over 100 jobs back to the community.Paper Excellence mill will see a resumption in its operations through $18.8 mil...

Jan 20, 2023

Chimney issues likely culprit in minor Friday morning house fire in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Nobody was injured after a chimney-related house fire Friday morning.Fire crews were called to the Goldfinch Cres. in the Diver Lake area just before 7:30 on Friday, Jan. 20, with smoke and ...

Jan 20, 2023

Nanaimo MP pushes for alcohol warning labels, elevated health risks cited in updated research

NANAIMO - Evidence showing health risks linked to alcohol consumption are increasingly severe requires action from the federal government, declared the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo Ladysmith.Relea...

Jan 20, 2023

'2FST4U', 'AK47' & 'OG-LIFE' among vanity license plates rejected by ICBC

NANAIMO - Creativity often knows no bounds, but some limits are in place for personalized license plates in B.C.ICBC unveiled its list of 3,135 personalized license plates from last year rejected for ...

Jan 19, 2023

Tab continues rising for Nanaimo nuisance property, site of recent fire

NANAIMO - While a recent fire likely won't result in a bill for the property owner, costs continue to be applied by the City against a designated nuisance property on Terminal Ave. Light damage to the...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 19, 2023

'It was a big motivation for us:' Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen return after missing 2022 season

NANAIMO - A longstanding local lacrosse team previously on life support has been revived, thanks to a group of its players.The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association officially reinstated the Nanaimo ...

Jan 19, 2023

New classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary caps $3M upgrade to boost capacity

NANAIMO - Upgrades to increase capacity and the number of classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary are complete.Students returned from the winter break to four new classrooms located in the main building at ...

Jan 18, 2023

Nanaimo doctor sparks motivation during National Non Smoking Week

NANAIMO - A local family doctor and smoking cessation specialist is highlighting the importance of butting out. Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smoking Week, headlined by Weedless Wednesday, is a...

Daryl Major Jan 18, 2023

Additional resurfacing approved for Parksville playground

PARKSVILLE - More funds have been allocated to enhance one of the region's most popular playgrounds.Through a $300,000 grant from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and $100,000 of City...

Jan 17, 2023

Boyfriend accused of killing Nanaimo woman, manslaughter charge laid

NANAIMO - A charge of manslaughter has been applied against a man in connection to the death of his girlfriend in Nanaimo in 2021. The BC Prosecution Service confirmed Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, was char...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2023