Nanaimo

Trial begins for men accused of stabbing death at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - A local Mountie confirmed the identity of two of the suspects seen entering Maffeo Sutton Park before and after a man was stabbed to death in the park's playground. The trial against Mark Ja...

Jul 23, 2024

New funding available to Oceanside poverty reduction & social inclusion initiatives

PARKSVILLE - New provincial funding is poised to make a big difference for grassroots organizations.The Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation are using $230,000 from the provincial government's Com...

Jul 22, 2024

'Biggest boom you ever heard:' garbage truck rolls on its side turning off Nanaimo's Rutherford Rd.

NANAIMO - The driver of a City garbage truck was taken to hospital with unknown injuries after their vehicle rolled coming off the Rutherford Rd. hill. Emergency crews were called to the intersection ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 22, 2024

Extended heat wave for Nanaimo & Oceanside finally breaks

NANAIMO - A stretch of more than two weeks featuring relatively intense heat has finally broken as the skies finally greyed over much of the central Island on Sunday. Light to moderate shower activity...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 22, 2024

'Trying to lift this back up:' Snuneymuxw First Nation reviving Coast Salish Games

SNUNEYMUXW - Athletes and competitors from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland are descending on the region for a long-overdue gathering. The Coast Salish Games returns after a more-than de...

Daryl Major Jul 22, 2024

PHOTOS: 'Robotary' wins top honours at annual Silly Boat Regatta

NANAIMO - The boats were silly, but the competition was very serious along the waterfront for an annual summer staple. The 38th annual Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta was held Sunday, July 21 in front of M...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 21, 2024

Float or flounder: Silly Boats back in the water in Nanaimo Harbour

NANAIMO - One of the Harbour City's signature events is back in the water once more.The annual Silly Boat Regatta, in support of the Nanaimo Child Development Centre (CDC), goes Sunday, July 21 at Maf...

Jul 21, 2024

Christmas in July to replenish toy donations for NRGH Pediatric Unit

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...

Jul 20, 2024

Mobility mats installed at Parksville Beach

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...

Jul 19, 2024

Nanaimo woman guilty of graphic slaying & dismembering of former boyfriend

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 ...

Jul 19, 2024