Category Archives: Nanaimo

NANAIMO - With a vital inventory of toys for young patients dwindling at Nanaimo hospital, a push is on to stock up to fulfill year-round demand. Members of the NRGH Pediatric Unit, backed by certifie...

PARKSVILLE - A local beach is now more accessible than ever, after the installation of an accessible beach mat and the donation of two beach wheelchairs.The new accessible items are now in place at Pa...

Editor's note: This story contains graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A woman has been found guilty of the reduced charge of second degree murder and for ...

NANAIMO - Clear skies should provide an amazing backdrop for an evening movie under the stars. Coastal Community Credit Union are hosting their annual Sunset Cinema events across Vancouver Island, inc...

NANAIMO -A concerned passerby phoned Nanaimo RCMP with an invaluable tip after spotting three adults "shooting up drugs" in the parking lot of a Departure Bay apartment complex. Several minutes later ...

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has made changes to their stage three water restrictions.Stage three water restrictions are now in effect for all of the RDN's water service areas, exc...

PARKSVILLE - Funding through the provincial government has helped secure the long-term future of some affordable housing in Oceanside. The Ballenas Housing Society have purchased and assumed control o...

NANAIMO - Help is on the way to address constant long line-ups at Nanaimo's lone Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) at Port Place Shopping Centre. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced at a Wednesda...

NANAIMO - A number of tweaks to the City of Nanaimo's alternative approval process (AAP) are likely coming, including allowing forms to be submitted electronically. City staff were asked in June to pr...

NANAIMO - Work has begun at a European shipyard to build the first two of four new battery-electric hybrid ferries. Two of the new Island Class vessels will serve the Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islan...