Nanaimo

Senior government grant eases water supply capital costs in Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - A significant funding injection will complete a major water infrastructure project in Ladysmith.The Town announced on Friday, March 22 nearly $10.9 million in federal and provincial fundin...

Mar 24, 2024

New funding advances additional Nanaimo affordable seniors housing complex

NANAIMO - Fresh off the grand opening of a 62-bed facility near Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, funding has been secured to build its twin. Provincial government funding was awarded through the Com...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 22, 2024

Lunar eclipse to kick off busy month for Nanaimo stargazers

NANAIMO - While none are considered major, show-stopping events like the total solar eclipse in 2017, a trio of celestial events will keep local sky watchers occupied.Events get underway on Sunday, Ma...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 22, 2024

'It's very exciting:' VI Short Film Festival returns with micro-movies from around the world

NANAIMO - Whether you're sitting in the theatre or in the comfort of your own home, the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) has you covered.VISFF is back in Nanaimo for its 19th year, taking ...

Mar 21, 2024

Woman killed after collision with pickup truck in Nanaimo Walmart parking lot

NANAIMO - An 85-year-old woman has died after being hit by a vehicle at Woodgrove Centre. The incident occurred Thursday, March 21 just after 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot by the Nanaimo Walmart, when ...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 21, 2024

'Keep each other safe:' 175 tickets issued on Island during extended highway safety campaign

NANAIMO - Despite multiple campaigns over the years, it appears drivers are still not getting the message to "slow down, and move over". RCMP B.C. Highway Patrol conducted several traffic stops across...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 21, 2024

Provincial funds provided for dam repairs on Holland Creek in Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - The provincial government is beefing up flood defences across the province, including on the mid-Island.The Town of Ladysmith will receive $2.75 million through the Community Emergency Pre...

Mar 21, 2024

'Hoping it'll make a difference:' Oceanside charity partners with room-rental site for home-share program

PARKSVILLE - A group advocating for more housing options in Oceanside is teaming up with an online room rental site to get more people into affordable accommodations.The Society of Organized Services ...

Mar 21, 2024

'I am here': proposed south Nanaimo supportive housing complex aiming for community connections

NANAIMO - Greater connection to the land and the community is driving designs for a new supportive housing complex in the south end. Operated by Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), a six-storey, 36-bed fac...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 20, 2024

Nanaimo set to double short-term rental fines while waiting on provincial data

NANAIMO - While waiting for the provincial government to fully flesh out its short-term rental regulations, Council is beefing up their own enforcement.Councillors, on Monday, March 18, approved a dou...

Mar 20, 2024