Nanaimo

'We really felt it was important to give back:' Nanaimo SAR to donate tree-chipping proceeds

NANAIMO - A valued non-profit organization responding to people in distress at a moment's notice is coming through yet again, but in a different way.Nanaimo Search and Rescue is donating all of its pr...

Jan 07, 2023

NRGH among 20 hospitals to have emergency operation centre reactivated to manage patient flow

NANAIMO - With the number of sick patients requiring acute care, the Ministry of Health announced a strategy to ease congestion at the province's busiest hospitals. The province's Minister of Health A...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 06, 2023

'Means the world to me:' longtime Nanaimo community advocate receives Patron of the City award

NANAIMO - A man who pioneered many recycling, community food and organic farm programs on the mid-Island has received a well-deserved honour. Craig Evans' advocacy for the environment and organic food...

Daryl Major Jan 06, 2023

'We've cleared your record:' Vancouver Island Regional Library goes fine free

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) officials are done trying to nickel and dime their clientele. As of January 1 2023, outstanding fines involving all adult items at the agency's 39 lo...

Jan 05, 2023

Cougar presumed to have left Protection Island, live trap removed

NANAIMO - A trap aimed at luring a cougar to a Protection Island property has been packed up and taken off the island.The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) arranged the live trap's removal on Th...

Jan 05, 2023

Strong gusts expected as wind warning issued for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Batten down the hatches, a series of winter rain and wind storms are circling off the coast.Environment Canada issued a wind warning late Wednesday, Jan. 4, advising of strong winds with gus...

Jan 05, 2023

Call volumes continue steady increase for Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews

NANAIMO - The days are getting busier for local firefighters. According to data from the City's website, Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews responded to 9,650 calls for service in 2022, representing a 30.5 per...

Daryl Major Jan 05, 2023

VIDEO: 'Just bad luck:' downtown Nanaimo business owner remains positive after pair of same-night vandalism incidents

NANAIMO - A beloved downtown business isn't letting a few broken windows keep them down.Red Shelf Decor on Commercial St. is dealing with a pair of early morning vandalism incidents this week, causing...

Jan 04, 2023

Longtime Nanaimo Chamber CEO leaves amid change in direction

NANAIMO - The longtime face of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is no longer with the organization.Kim Smythe, who served nearly a decade as president and Chief Executive Officer of the non-pro...

Jan 04, 2023

Man removed from SUV after colliding with traffic barrier along Lost Lake Rd.

NANAIMO - A vehicle rolled onto its side after clipping a set of concrete traffic dividers.Emergency crews responded to the 5500 block of Lost Lake Rd., just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, after ...

Jan 04, 2023