Category Archives: Nanaimo
Former construction manager pleads guilty to falsely granting permits
NANAIMO - A planned four-day trial instead resulted in guilty pleas by a man in a highly unusual municipal bylaw offence case. Darren Gaudreault pleaded guilty to two charges of allowing occupancy to ...
Mar 11, 2024
Herring spawn days away from Qualicum, Parksville & Nanaimo coasts
NANAIMO - Despite some weather hampering efforts, fishing boats are still making headway on the first round of the annual herring spawn.Seine boats are set to wrap up their work on Monday, March 11, m...
Mar 11, 2024
'A great networking opportunity:' Nanaimo career fair links local job seekers with marine employers
NANAIMO - It's an event seen to carry as much value for job seekers as it does for employers. The 5th Port Connect Marine Career Fair is Wednesday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Port The...
Mar 11, 2024
Options proposed for 'Flying Phil' St. Luke memorial in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - How to permanently memorialize an iconic community-first legend is in the hands of the public.An online poll is determining a "Flying Phil" St. Luke memorial for the well known community ...
Mar 10, 2024
'Spring forward' and check your smoke detectors this Sunday
NANAIMO - The bi-annual change of the clocks is upon us once again.B.C. residents will "spring forward" one hour on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, but it's also a good time to make sure your ...
Mar 09, 2024
Nanaimo food bank project in jeopardy without funding boost: executive director
NANAIMO - A long-envisioned new home for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is starving for a lifeline from the federal government. Already with local, regional and provincial government fi...
Mar 08, 2024
Snowpack levels at second-lowest in B.C.'s history despite recent snow
NANAIMO - While the numbers are up slightly, the volume of snowpack in B.C. is still well below average across the province. The March 1 snow survey and water supply bulletin also showed an increase t...
Mar 08, 2024
Investigation launched in Nanaimo leads to $12M bust of illegal cigarettes in B.C.
SURREY - Millions in illegal cigarettes, along with precious metals and cash have been seized through the Lower Mainland stemming from an investigation started in the Harbour City. Mounties with the F...
Mar 08, 2024
Driver 'extremely lucky' to avoid serious injury after rollover crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An apparently tired driver was lucky to escape serious injuries after a rollover along Third St. A vehicle travelling westbound, towards Wakesiah Ave. left the roadway around 4 p.m. on Thurs...
Mar 08, 2024
Man jailed for violent Nanaimo home invasion, firearms offence
NANAIMO - A three year jail sentence has been levied against a man for a pair of incidents, including a south end home invasion. Kyle Robert Alex, 37, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 6 in provincial...
Mar 08, 2024