Nanaimo

'I really look forward to the day where we put ourselves out of business:’ new releases boosts marmot population

NANAIMO - Rebuilding the endangered Vancouver Island marmot received a boost with about 60 of the herbivores strategically released into the wild lately. Nanaimo based Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF)...

Jul 14, 2024

'Blown away with the stupidity of some people:' Pipers Lagoon fire chars grass, but quickly contained

NANAIMO - Fire hoses remained deployed at Pipers Lagoon Saturday morning, hours after a brush fire scorched the popular waterfront area. Flames broke out shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, July 12 from...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 13, 2024

Renovations help secure long-term future for Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

NANAIMO - Considerable surface and structural improvements to an aging building on Townsite Rd. is helping ensure a valuable shelter service will remain for years to come.Around $300,000 was fundraise...

Jul 13, 2024

VIDEO: Fireworks ignite large brush fire at Pipers Lagoon

NANAIMO - Fireworks ignited during a prolonged dry spell is believed to be behind a sizeable brush fire at prized Pipers Lagoon Park in the city's north end.Calls to 911 were made on Friday, July 12 j...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 13, 2024

Local dragon boaters help save Nanaimo event from sinking

NANAIMO - A group of mid Island dragon boaters navigated the choppy waters of keeping a beloved major paddling event afloat. Angels Abreast, which was instrumental in launching the Nanaimo Dragon Boat...

Jul 12, 2024

Free engraving offered to curb catalytic converter thefts in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Even with a recent downtick in reported thefts of catalytic converters, Mounties and a local auto repair shop are trying to make the valued devices a little less enticing. A free event is sc...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 12, 2024

Nanaimo fire crews quickly knock down fast-moving brush fire along E&N Trail

NANAIMO - Within a matter of a few minutes a small spot fire expanded to about 30 square feet beside the E&N Trail across from Long Lake. The fire was reported on Thursday, July 11 shortly before ...

Jul 12, 2024

UPDATE: Sailings reinstated between Nanaimo and Vancouver after earlier power supply issue

UPDATE - BC Ferries confirm the issue on board the Queen of Oak Bay has been resolved and both the 11:25 a.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay and the corresponding 1:40 p.m. crossing from Nanaimo's Departu...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 12, 2024

'It's an event not to miss:' world-class sand sculptors about to rise on Parksville's waterfront

PARKSVILLE - Some of the top sand sculptors on the planet have converged on Parksville for the mid-Island region's most popular summer attraction. The Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition offic...

Daryl Major Jul 12, 2024

Nanaimo contractors act quickly to douse brush fire

NANAIMO - Local contractors are being hailed heroes for quick action in extinguishing a brush fire.Flames were reported coming from a wooded area next to a vacant apartment building undergoing renovat...

Jul 11, 2024