Nanaimo

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP leading calls for electoral reform assembly

NANAIMO - Having Parliament more accurately reflect the general population is a primary goal behind a new motion tabled Tuesday in Ottawa. Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Lisa Marie Barron is spearheading a bipa...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 06, 2024

Development permit issued for multi-family complex near Parksville's Wembley Mall

PARKSVILLE - A pair of four-storey multi-unit residential buildings have cleared another hurdle on their way to being built near Wembley Mall. The proposed 116-unit development, located at 413 Wembley...

Daryl Major Feb 06, 2024

Second Nanaimo Operations Centre AAP in jeopardy after another error

NANAIMO - For the second time in recent months, an alternative approval process (AAP) could be deemed invalid.After a first AAP in late 2023 was ultimately voided due to an "administrative error", a s...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 05, 2024

Search called off for missing Nanaimo woman

NANAIMO - Following exhaustive efforts since late last week, officials have paused search operations for a missing local woman.RCMP, Nanaimo Search and Rescue along with other first responders were de...

Feb 05, 2024

22-year-old man stabbed during altercation with group in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A 22-year-old man remains in hospital with serious, but not life threatening injuries after being stabbed downtown. RCMP report the victim was involved in an altercation near the Gordon St. ...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 05, 2024

Nanaimo's population poised to exceed 150,000 people by 2046

NANAIMO - A region which is already one of Canada's fastest growing areas is showing no signs of slowing down. New figures from a BC Stats report titled "Sustaining Growth: Population and Demography f...

Daryl Major Feb 05, 2024

Dog rescued from 'shockingly unsanitary conditions' living her best life with mid-Island family

NANAIMO - After being rescued from awful living conditions, one puppy is now making the most of life after finding her forever home. In November, 44 animals were found in what was described as "shocki...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 04, 2024

Police seek man alleged of stealing $30K from home improvement stores

NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help advance their ongoing investigation into thefts from multiple south coast home improvement stores. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien stated since early last...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 03, 2024

'We were originally intended to be a fall fair:' VIEx shifting annual fair to mid-September

NANAIMO - The 130th edition of the Vancouver Island Exhibition will feel a little different than in years past. Citing midway availability and competing fairs elsewhere on the Island, VIEx organizers ...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 02, 2024

Extensive search underway for missing woman in Nanaimo's Millstone River area

NANAIMO - Numerous police and search and rescue resources are looking for a woman last seen early Thursday morning.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said 48-year-old Nancy Gagne was last seen on Thu...

Feb 02, 2024