Category Archives: Nanaimo
Lunar eclipse to kick off busy month for Nanaimo stargazers
NANAIMO - While none are considered major, show-stopping events like the total solar eclipse in 2017, a trio of celestial events will keep local sky watchers occupied.Events get underway on Sunday, Ma...
Mar 22, 2024
'It's very exciting:' VI Short Film Festival returns with micro-movies from around the world
NANAIMO - Whether you're sitting in the theatre or in the comfort of your own home, the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) has you covered.VISFF is back in Nanaimo for its 19th year, taking ...
Mar 21, 2024
Woman killed after collision with pickup truck in Nanaimo Walmart parking lot
NANAIMO - An 85-year-old woman has died after being hit by a vehicle at Woodgrove Centre. The incident occurred Thursday, March 21 just after 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot by the Nanaimo Walmart, when ...
Mar 21, 2024
'Keep each other safe:' 175 tickets issued on Island during extended highway safety campaign
NANAIMO - Despite multiple campaigns over the years, it appears drivers are still not getting the message to "slow down, and move over". RCMP B.C. Highway Patrol conducted several traffic stops across...
Mar 21, 2024
Provincial funds provided for dam repairs on Holland Creek in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - The provincial government is beefing up flood defences across the province, including on the mid-Island.The Town of Ladysmith will receive $2.75 million through the Community Emergency Pre...
Mar 21, 2024
'Hoping it'll make a difference:' Oceanside charity partners with room-rental site for home-share program
PARKSVILLE - A group advocating for more housing options in Oceanside is teaming up with an online room rental site to get more people into affordable accommodations.The Society of Organized Services ...
Mar 21, 2024
'I am here': proposed south Nanaimo supportive housing complex aiming for community connections
NANAIMO - Greater connection to the land and the community is driving designs for a new supportive housing complex in the south end. Operated by Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), a six-storey, 36-bed fac...
Mar 20, 2024
Nanaimo set to double short-term rental fines while waiting on provincial data
NANAIMO - While waiting for the provincial government to fully flesh out its short-term rental regulations, Council is beefing up their own enforcement.Councillors, on Monday, March 18, approved a dou...
Mar 20, 2024
Nanaimo secures two cruise ship arrivals for 2024
NANAIMO - After many years, it's finally cruise season again in the Harbour City.The Nanaimo Port Authority announced on Tuesday, March 19, two vessels had booked arrivals locally for the 2024 cruise ...
Mar 19, 2024
Proposed development at former Howard Johnson site returning to public hearing
NANAIMO - It's one step backwards for one of the city's most high-profile properties, in the hopes future progress can be made. City Councillors opted to rescind third reading of zoning and land use b...
Mar 19, 2024