Category Archives: Nanaimo
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
'Timely access to supports is critical:' B.C. prepares for looming wildfire season
NANAIMO - Ongoing drought conditions and extreme weather events is causing the provincial government to focus on wildfire safety year-round. Above-average temperatures and little precipitation were a ...
Mar 19, 2024
Thieves swipe gift cards, lotto tickets from Nanaimo minor hockey tournament
NANAIMO - Opportunistic, and perhaps well-researched, thieves made off with gift cards and lottery tickets meant for silent auctions and raffle draws. While closing the Nanaimo Ice Centre down for the...
Mar 18, 2024
FortisBC natural gas rates remaining unchanged April 1
NANAIMO - Those using natural gas for home heating, cooking or other uses will see their bills remain relatively unchanged for at least the next three months. FortisBC announced Monday, March 18, they...
Mar 18, 2024
Spring break scorcher sets multiple temperature records across Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - A strong ridge of high pressure has proven to be a record-breaker for mid-March weather. A trio of high-temperature records fell over the weekend, beginning on Friday, March 15 with Environm...
Mar 18, 2024
Free Nanaimo workshop series beginning with in-depth look at scammer strategies
NANAIMO - A rise in online and phone scams targeting people across the region is prompting one local group to try a more direct approach to get information to those who need it. Brechin United Church ...
Mar 18, 2024
Annual NFR recruitment drive looking to add to their firefighting family
NANAIMO - Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) is holding its annual recruitment drive this month, looking for anyone interested in joining their firefighting family. The job postings will be on the City of Nana...
Mar 17, 2024
UBC researchers discover possible new pod of orcas seen hunting sperm whales
NANAIMO - A possible discovery of a new population of killer whales off the west coast of the United States is exciting researchers from the University of British Columbia.At least 49 of the new whale...
Mar 16, 2024
Concrete pour forcing closure of Commercial St. block in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Ongoing upgrades along Terminal Ave. in the city's downtown are providing an opportunity to get a head start on another long-awaited project.Crews working in the area are set to close a smal...
Mar 15, 2024
'No further information:' search resumes near found truck for missing Errington woman
PARKSVILLE - Searches are expected to return to the backcountry over the weekend, attempting to locate a missing woman.Sara Sherry, 45, was reported missing in late-February from her home in Errington...
Mar 15, 2024