Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Biggest boom you ever heard:' garbage truck rolls on its side turning off Nanaimo's Rutherford Rd.
NANAIMO - The driver of a City garbage truck was taken to hospital with unknown injuries after their vehicle rolled coming off the Rutherford Rd. hill. Emergency crews were called to the intersection ...
Jul 22, 2024
Extended heat wave for Nanaimo & Oceanside finally breaks
NANAIMO - A stretch of more than two weeks featuring relatively intense heat has finally broken as the skies finally greyed over much of the central Island on Sunday. Light to moderate shower activity...
Jul 22, 2024
'Trying to lift this back up:' Snuneymuxw First Nation reviving Coast Salish Games
SNUNEYMUXW - Athletes and competitors from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland are descending on the region for a long-overdue gathering. The Coast Salish Games returns after a more-than de...
Jul 22, 2024
PHOTOS: 'Robotary' wins top honours at annual Silly Boat Regatta
NANAIMO - The boats were silly, but the competition was very serious along the waterfront for an annual summer staple. The 38th annual Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta was held Sunday, July 21 in front of M...
Jul 21, 2024
Float or flounder: Silly Boats back in the water in Nanaimo Harbour
NANAIMO - One of the Harbour City's signature events is back in the water once more.The annual Silly Boat Regatta, in support of the Nanaimo Child Development Centre (CDC), goes Sunday, July 21 at Maf...
Jul 21, 2024
Christmas in July to replenish toy donations for NRGH Pediatric Unit
NANAIMO - With a vital inventory of toys for young patients dwindling at Nanaimo hospital, a push is on to stock up to fulfill year-round demand. Members of the NRGH Pediatric Unit, backed by certifie...
Jul 20, 2024
Mobility mats installed at Parksville Beach
PARKSVILLE - A local beach is now more accessible than ever, after the installation of an accessible beach mat and the donation of two beach wheelchairs.The new accessible items are now in place at Pa...
Jul 19, 2024
Nanaimo woman guilty of graphic slaying & dismembering of former boyfriend
Editor's note: This story contains graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A woman has been found guilty of the reduced charge of second degree murder and for ...
Jul 19, 2024
Free outdoor movie event returning to Nanaimo & Parksville
NANAIMO - Clear skies should provide an amazing backdrop for an evening movie under the stars. Coastal Community Credit Union are hosting their annual Sunset Cinema events across Vancouver Island, inc...
Jul 19, 2024
Loaded handgun, drugs & young children found in backseat during Nanaimo traffic stop
NANAIMO -A concerned passerby phoned Nanaimo RCMP with an invaluable tip after spotting three adults "shooting up drugs" in the parking lot of a Departure Bay apartment complex. Several minutes later ...
Jul 18, 2024