Category Archives: Nanaimo
‘You gotta get here early:’ large crowds flock to Rotary Club of Nanaimo book sale
NANAIMO - With nearly 80,000 titles available, Nanaimo North Town Centre has been converted into a book lover's dream.On Friday, April 5 the popular fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Nanaimo started, ...
Apr 05, 2024
New candidates announced for new-look Nanaimo & Oceanside provincial ridings
NANAIMO - New lines are drawn and a slate of new candidates, along with some familiar faces, are already lining up vying for a seat in the legislature for this fall's provincial election. The 2024 pro...
Apr 05, 2024
Crews complete Village Way Path project on Gabriola Island
NANAIMO - A key pedestrian pathway project along a busy stretch of road on Gabriola Island is complete. A contractor on behalf of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) paved 850 meters of gravel path...
Apr 05, 2024
'It's just malicious:' Parksville's mayor enraged with ongoing Community Park vandalism
PARKSVILLE - A newly opened accessible washroom building on Parkville's waterfront was damaged to the tune of $6,000.It happened sometime on the afternoon of Sunday, March 31, with Parksville Mayor Do...
Apr 04, 2024
Ladysmith officials favour enforcement to free up downtown parking stock
LADYSMITH - Enforcement as opposed to additional inventory is seen as the answer to ensuring the downtown has enough parking options. During their Tuesday, April 2 council meeting, councillors accepte...
Apr 04, 2024
VIDEO: Dover Bay senior boys basketball team recognized at school rally
NANAIMO - In the end, unwavering determination and skill shone through for the Dover Bay Dolphins senior boys basketball squad. On Wednesday, April 3 a school-wide assembly and banner-raising ceremony...
Apr 03, 2024
Semi-truck snags central Nanaimo utility lines, causes significant power outage
NANAIMO -Nearly 2,000 BC Hydro customers were without power for a few hours due to significant outage.It happened on Wednesday, April 3 just after 1 p.m. on Townsite Rd. near Bowen Rd. behind the Shel...
Apr 03, 2024
Oceanside RCMP looking for bearded man after potential sexual assault
PARKSVILLE - Local Mounties are looking to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman out on a morning walk. Oceanside RCMP received a report from a local woman, who said she was assaulted on Tuesda...
Apr 03, 2024
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP arrest wanted man with history of violence & unpredictable behaviour
NANAIMO - On Thursday, April 4 Nanaimo RCMP announced Cody Edward Ranger had been arrested, one day after issue an appeal for his whereabouts. EARLIER- The public is being asked to help in loca...
Apr 03, 2024
'Their timing is impeccable:' Nanaimo's Funkanometry into next round of Canada's Got Talent
NANAIMO - There appears to be no stopping a local dance duo. Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush, better known as the high-energy dance act Funkanometry, auditioned for Canada's Got Talent during the Tuesda...
Apr 03, 2024