Nanaimo

Nanaimo ranked among lowest in Canada for car insurance premiums

NANAIMO - Local drivers are paying well below average for their annual car insurance.An October 2022 study conducted for ICBC looked at average insurance premiums in 33 communities across the country,...

Jan 17, 2023

Drug consumption site officially deemed a nuisance by Nanaimo Council

NANAIMO - Growing neighbour concerns around a drug consumption site near downtown have seen the City take action. Councillors voted 7-1 in favour of placing a nuisance property designation on 264 Nico...

Daryl Major Jan 17, 2023

Construction beginning on parking & accessibility upgrades at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO - Construction at one of the city's most popular recreational destinations is slated to start this week. Phase one of the Westwood Lake improvement project is beginning, with the goal to impro...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 16, 2023

Salvation Army to tear down aging half of downtown Nanaimo building

NANAIMO - A critical local social service provider is forging ahead with redevelopment plans to expand its busy Nicol St. location. Salvation Army New Hope Centre executive director Jeffrey Baergen sa...

Jan 16, 2023

Provincial government eyeing more housing construction with refreshed approvals process

NANAIMO - Changes to the way required construction permit applications are handled at the provincial level are hoping to have a positive effect on housing supply in B.C.Premier David Eby announced a s...

Jan 16, 2023

Dine Out Nanaimo encourages islanders to try new dishes and enjoy their old favourites

NANAIMO - It's an opportunity to try some delicious food while also supporting local businesses. The Dine-Out Nanaimo 'Festival for Foodies' takes place from Jan. 20 to Feb. 5 and has over 30 restaura...

Daryl Major Jan 16, 2023

'Anything can be a canvas:' utility box wraps through Nanaimo turning boring to beautiful

NANAIMO - Despite a career in the arts over the last two decades, Amy Pye said seeing a piece of hers in public "never gets old."Pye was one of a handful of artists selected by the City of Nanaimo to ...

Jan 15, 2023

“It gives you a real sense of pride:' North Oyster Fire Rescue launches recruiting drive

NANAIMO - A volunteer fire department serving the rural Yellow Point area hopes a pending recruiting drive will add reinforcements to their ranks.North Oyster Fire Rescue (NOFR) deputy chief Tony Marc...

Jan 14, 2023

Nanaimo's Matthew Wood highly ranked for this year's NHL Entry Draft

NANAIMO - Arguably the most talent player ever to come out of Nanaimo appears destined to be a first round National Hockey League draft pick in late June.Central Scouting's mid-season NHL Entry Draft ...

Jan 13, 2023

Historic international curling tour stops in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - Every five years competitive curlers meeting up for a longstanding tradition between competitors in Canada and Scotland. At stake is the prized 120-year-old Strathcona Cup, the oldest...

Jan 13, 2023