Category Archives: Nanaimo
VIDEO: 'It was terrifying:' massive fire destroys Bowser gas station
BOWSER - An overnight fire completely destroyed a long-standing gas station serving the community of Bowser.The Esso on Hwy. 19A just north of Coburn Rd. erupted into flames during the late evening of...
Dec 07, 2022
Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcomson moves ministries in cabinet shake-up
NANAIMO - Sheila Malcolmson is moving on from the mental health and addictions ministry. Premier David Eby unveiled a new NDP cabinet during an event in Victoria on Wednesday, Dec. 7, setting up his g...
Dec 07, 2022
VIDEO: Nanaimo family put up famous Christmas light display, 'one more time in memory of dad'
NANAIMO - He might not be there in person, but one family is ensuring their lost husband and father is home for the holidays. Rohn Brown passed away unexpectedly in April, leaving behind a loving fami...
Dec 07, 2022
Expanded heart health clinic opens near Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Additional resources for people with heart health issues have opened in the region.An expansion, and subsequent relocation of the Nanaimo Heart Foundation Clinic, operated by Island Health, ...
Dec 06, 2022
City investigates issuing fines against Nicol St. drug consumption site, NANDU operator calls it a 'hostile escalation'
NANAIMO - A nuisance property designation is being considered by the City of Nanaimo in response to a controversial south end drug consumption site. During a Monday, Dec. 5 council meeting mayor Leono...
Dec 06, 2022
Pair of 11-hour power outages due for Gabriola Island
GABRIOLA ISLAND - It's hoped one last round of work will finally bring the region some normalcy.BC Hydro will cut power to over 4,000 residents of Gabriola Island between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. both Wednes...
Dec 06, 2022
'We try to respond to all complaints:' Nanaimo sidewalk clearing falls on property owners
NANAIMO - While most roads in the region remain mostly clear from two significant snow events within a week, sidewalks are a different issue. Many sidewalks in front of homes and businesses remain und...
Dec 06, 2022
Fundraiser launched to replace destroyed canoes
NANAIMO - It's back to square one for local paddlers after a devastating fire.A suspected homeless encampment was pinpointed as the cause behind a Nov. 24 fire at Loudon Park which destroyed two recen...
Dec 05, 2022
Push for higher vaccination rates made as flu virus clamps down on young people
NANAIMO - Influenza cases continue rising as provincial health officials attempt to combat low vaccination rates among youth.Provincial health officials outlined an increase of flu cases is leading to...
Dec 05, 2022
Nanaimo police looking to identify man accused of Port Place assault
NANAIMO - Police in Nanaimo are seeking help identifying a suspect in a July case of suspected assault.According to RCMP, the incident occurred on July 23, around 6 p.m., inside Thrifty Foods at Port ...
Dec 05, 2022