Nanaimo

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

'Thought it was an explosion:' parking car drives through front of Nanaimo nail salon

NANAIMO - No one was injured but several people were left shaken after a vehicle drove through a local nail salon.Emergency crews were called out to Bowen Centre at 1900 Bowen Rd. at 2 p.m. on Thursda...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 11, 2024

'A lawnmower in the sky:' Qualicum residents air airport noise complaints

QUALICUM BEACH - Another chapter in the ongoing saga of noise mitigation at the Qualicum Beach Airport was written this week during a nearly four-hour-long public meeting. The Town held an open house ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 11, 2024

6.4 magnitude earthquake occurs off coast of Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - No tsunami is expected and no damage has been reported from a sizeable tremor in the Pacific Ocean Thursday morning. Earthquakes Canada reports seismic detectors recorded a 6.4 magnitude ear...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 11, 2024