Nanaimo

Open house scheduled for proposed permanent supportive housing project in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Further information on the evolution of 250 Terminal Ave. N takes place with an upcoming open house.Hosted by BC Housing, presentation boards for the planned permanent supportive housing com...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 21, 2024

Parksville construction firm fined after issuing fake occupancy permits

NANAIMO - What's believed to be an unprecedented case of forgery in the mid-Island region involved a construction contractor issuing multiple fake occupancy permits for newly built homes. Don Ballard,...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 20, 2024

Concrete work forcing closures along Terminal Ave. in Nanaimo's downtown

NANAIMO - Ongoing construction work through the city's downtown core will ramp up considerably over the coming weeks. Pouring of concrete in specific locations began Thursday, Feb. 15 and will continu...

Daryl Major Feb 20, 2024

Find free and fun Family Day events happening across the mid-Island

NANAIMO - There are plenty of fun, free, and family-friendly activities taking place this Family Day long weekend locally and across the province.The City of Nanaimo is hosting several free events on ...

Feb 19, 2024

New Nanaimo utility covers showcasing artwork from Snuneymuxw First Nation

NANAIMO - An artistic collaboration between the City and Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) will bring some unique artwork to the streets. The City partnered with Ay Lelum, The Good House of Design and art...

Feb 18, 2024

Drought ignites earlier Scotch broom battle

NANAIMO - In response to a prolonged lack of precipitation, a revised approach is being taken to combat a damaging, fast-growing invasive plant.Joanne Sales, executive director of non-profit organizat...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 17, 2024

Nanaimo soccer star returning to Island for CONCACAF Champions Cup

NANAIMO - Callum Montgomery is getting set to play in the biggest match of his career. The local-born member of Calgary-based Cavalry FC will play Orlando City SC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Cham...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 16, 2024

PACWEST-leading VIU basketball teams gearing up for playoffs

NANAIMO - With a few weeks left in the regular season, the VIU Mariners basketball teams are hoping to continue their strong regular seasons.Both the men's and women's teams sit atop the PACWEST stand...

Feb 16, 2024

One killed in crash along Hwy 4 in Whiskey Creek

PARKSVILLE - A passenger died and two drivers were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 4 in Whiskey Creek. Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth said the crash occurred on Thursday, Feb. 15 at ...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 16, 2024

City of Nanaimo conducting 'review of internal process' after second scrapped AAP

NANAIMO - The City says they're committed to finding out exactly how ultimately fatal errors occurred in two, recently-run alternative approval processes. Issues with public notice on a first AAP last...

Daryl Major Feb 16, 2024