Category Archives: Nanaimo
Thousands of catchable trout piped into Nanaimo area lakes
NANAIMO - Prime lake fishing season has arrived. Thousands of rainbow trout are being delivered into urban lakes across mid Vancouver Island this week, part of an annual Freshwater Fisheries Society o...
Mar 12, 2025
Island snowpack levels holding steady, still below normal
NANAIMO - Cooler weather and a few rounds of precipitation in coastal areas were enough to keep B.C.'s snowpack level for March consistent with the previous month. The March 1 snow survey and water su...
Mar 11, 2025
'Quick, efficient and safe:' wildfire suppression skills sharpened in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Worrying about wildfires encroaching on communities on Vancouver Island is no longer a distant concern. With ample evidence showing interface fires are an increasing threat in the province, ...
Mar 11, 2025
Fire along Island Hwy. destroys Parksville business
PARKSVILLE - No injuries, but considerable damage was sustained to a local business early Monday morning.Shortly before 6 a.m. on Monday, March 10, Parksville Fire Rescue crews were called to a busine...
Mar 10, 2025
Driver barreled over Nanaimo retaining wall after evading police
NANAIMO - Police say a vehicle sped off from a Harewood parking lot at a high rate of speed Friday night, hopping curbs before crashing minutes later. It happened just after 9 p.m. when an older model...
Mar 10, 2025
Man jailed for severe Nanaimo beating, drunk driving rampage
Editors note: this article contains descriptions of severe violence which some readers may find distressing. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A judge hopes treatment can help prevent future violent ou...
Mar 10, 2025
'Strategic shifts:' Society of Organized Services moving out of Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - An Oceanside organization which has helped families for almost 60 years is moving out of Qualicum Beach and centralizing all of its resources in Parksville.The Society of Organized Se...
Mar 09, 2025
Nanaimo SAR trainees tackle 24-hour Mount Benson training drill
NANAIMO - A handful of recruits have one more mission before their training is complete to join Nanaimo Search and Rescue's ranks. Based on the weather forecast, it's shaping up to be a wet weekend fo...
Mar 08, 2025
Sleep expert blasts Daylight Saving Time
NANAIMO - Some people aren't too bothered by seasonal time changes, but others can be significantly impacted, argues a leading sleep specialist. Dr. Michael Mak, clinical vice president of the Canadia...
Mar 07, 2025
'Keeps getting busier and busier:' Prom Closet in Nanaimo offering grad attire Island-wide
NANAIMO - With spring right around the corner, grade 12 students across Vancouver Island are getting ready for prom season, and one local group of volunteers wants to make sure they all look their bes...
Mar 07, 2025