Nanaimo

Addiction treatment centre in Parksville unanimously approved

PARKSVILLE - One final vote signaled the end of debate for a much-discussed addiction treatment centre on the edge of Parksville's downtown. Council gave its unanimous blessing for a 19 bed Island Hea...

Daryl Major Feb 27, 2024

'We need to catch up:' Western Forest Products increases focus on value-added products

LADYSMITH - A newly unveiled lumber drying machine at Western Forest Products' Saltair Sawmill represents an important transition for Vancouver Island's largest private sector employer. WFP president ...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 26, 2024

Harbourside FC preparing for second season in semi-pro League 1

NANAIMO - With a season under their belts, players and staff from Harbourside FC are preparing to make more waves this season.After debuting in League 1 last summer, both the men's and women's squads ...

Feb 26, 2024

Multiple guns, ammo seized after extended police standoff at Cedar home

NANAIMO - An extended standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a home ended safely.Local Mounties, members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, and crisis negotiators were called to a resid...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 26, 2024

Repeat, violent offender wanted by Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man accused of several violent crimes in the region.Arrest warrants were issued for 38-year-old Curtis Jesse Houle on three charges for assault with a weap...

Feb 26, 2024

Grant money hoped to help growing 'bike gangs' around Nanaimo elementary school

NANAIMO - It's being described as "a happy problem" to have, with the City and School District 68 partnering up to solve it.A grant application is in with the B.C. Alliance for Health Living Society's...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 26, 2024

90-year-old woman killed in apparent Cedar hit and run

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a driver and vehicle believed responsible for a fatal hit and run. Police were called to the 2800 block of Cedar Rd. near Bennie Rd. in south Cedar around 8:...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 25, 2024

Free mid-Island income tax filing service ramps up for another year

NANAIMO - Dedicated volunteers are getting prepared to ease tax time anxiety for those requiring additional support.Provided by Volunteer Nanaimo since the late 1990's, people on low and fixed incomes...

Feb 25, 2024

Truck found, but search continues in Nanoose for missing woman

NANAIMO - Search efforts continue to try and find a missing Errington woman. Oceanside RCMP and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue continue leading the effort to locate 45-year-old Sara Sherry who hasn't be...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 24, 2024

Coldest Night of the Year looking to set new donation records for Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - The biggest fundraiser for the Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is back this weekend, and it's never too late to add your support.After receiving record-breaking donations in 2023, the annu...

Feb 24, 2024