Category Archives: Nanaimo
Walk for Alzheimer's in Nanaimo highlighting the need for community support groups
NANAIMO - An event designed to raise awareness and support about a disease which affects thousands of Canadians is happening in Nanaimo and across the country this weekend.The 2024 Walk for Alzheimer'...
May 26, 2024
Active for Life Expo connecting Nanaimo families to fun activities
NANAIMO - A free-to-attend community event is looking to connect local sports and recreation organizations with interested participants.PacificSport Vancouver Island is hosting their 5th Active for Li...
May 25, 2024
Fireworks to cap Family Day celebrations in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A nearly 50-year tradition in Qualicum Beach will see thousands of people of all ages converge on the community. The 46th annual Family Day happens on Sunday, May 26, featuring a panc...
May 24, 2024
Mountain snow melting faster than normal with Vancouver Island at lowest levels in B.C.
NANAIMO - An early May heatwave reduced snowpack levels across the province, especially on Vancouver Island.The May 15 snow survey and water supply bulletin had the Island at 34 per cent of normal sno...
May 24, 2024
New hydrogen fuel cell electrolyzer to be built in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new hydrogen supply facility is coming to the Harbour City. The province announced on Friday, May 24, three new electrolyzers will be built in Nanaimo, Burnaby and Prince George to help su...
May 24, 2024
AAP opens to finance new Ladysmith City Hall
LADYSMITH - A 33 day legislative process is underway which aims for elector approval to borrow money for a new Ladysmith City Hall. An alternative approval process (AAP) opened Friday, May 24 and will...
May 24, 2024
'We bring this day to appease our ancestors:' sacred valuables returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation
SNUNEYMUXW - Dozens of sacred artifacts, some potentially thousands of years old, have been returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN). A repatriation ceremony at SFN's Recreation and Wellness Centre g...
May 23, 2024
'Hey buddy, that's my bike!:' stolen bicycle recovered as alleged thief pedals past rightful Nanaimo owner
NANAIMO - A local construction worker's luck took a strange turn this week, as he recovered his missing bicycle when he spotted someone else riding it right past his work site. Shawn Carrol had his Ro...
May 23, 2024
'Absolutely game-changing:' fundraising underway for new Nanaimo cancer centre
NANAIMO - Planning and fundraising efforts for a new Nanaimo cancer centre are well underway, a facility which is being dubbed as a "game-changing" for local healthcare. The BC Cancer Foundation have ...
May 23, 2024
'Newer, more capable aircraft:' Boeing 737 lands in Port Alberni ahead of water tanker refit
PORT ALBERNI - The future of water bomber development on Vancouver Island has officially touched down. Staff from Coulson Aviation watched on as a former Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 NG airliner ...
May 23, 2024