NANAIMO - Significant hiking trail restoration work originally scheduled to be finished this fall has been pushed back to next summer. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) stated re-routing a 700 me...
Daryl Major Nov 04, 2024
NANAIMO - Local Mounties, aided by specialized RCMP units, are conducting an investigation after a significant shooting Saturday night.Just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, reports of shots being...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 03, 2024
NANAIMO - The pattern of average weather continued for the mid-island in the month of October, with a bit more rain than usual.The average temperature for Nanaimo last month was 9.8 degrees Celcius, o...
Nov 03, 2024
NANAIMO - Mature salmon making a splash during their end of life journey is an annual spectacle on full display throughout the region, including streams near Nanaimo River Hatchery. The non-profit hat...
Nov 03, 2024
NANAIMO - Despite multiple promises over recent years to ditch the switch, seasonal time change will occur once more this weekend.Daylight saving time officially ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. as we...
Nov 02, 2024
QUALICUM BEACH - A Parksville Paralympian with multiple medal wins was honoured by the Oceanside community on Friday, in the very place where he found his love for the pool. A celebration for 20-year-...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 01, 2024
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind all-female field lacrosse tournament is taking over a south Nanaimo sports field this weekend. The 2024 Van Island Girls Cup Tournament starts at Harewood Centennial Park...
Nov 01, 2024
NANAIMO - One of Vancouver Island University's top women's basketball players says she was targeted because of her gender during a game. Harriette Mackenzie published a video to her Instagram account ...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 01, 2024
NANAIMO - While the past year has seen considerable growth employment-wise on Vancouver Island, a new report suggests challenges will persist. Compiled by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC ...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 01, 2024
NANAIMO - In response to a rapidly growing sport and desires for playing space in more suitable areas, a new pickleball venue is now open at Nanaimo's Beban Park. Located near the gold course and driv...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 31, 2024