Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo fire chief optimistic about reinforcements amid high call volumes
NANAIMO - Building up the number of firefighters to more effectively serve the community is starting to pay off, according to Nanaimo Fire Rescue. Chief Tim Doyle expects by March 1, 2025, they'll hav...
Jul 16, 2024
New, three-building rental complex approved for Parksville's Resort Dr.
PARKSVILLE - A sizeable three-building rental development is one step closer to being built in the city's resort district. Councillors approved a development permit on Monday, July 15 for the project ...
Jul 15, 2024
Province, Snuneymuxw purchase former Howard Johnson site to 'breathe new life' into Nanaimo property
NANAIMO - A significant piece of land in the city's downtown is being returned to its original owners. Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief Michael Wyse announced on Monday, July 15 the return of 6.6 acres (...
Jul 15, 2024
Knife wielding attacker in Nanaimo stopped by dog walker's martial arts training
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are looking for a man in his 30's who allegedly tried to attack a dog walker with a pair of knives. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 at the Rotary L...
Jul 15, 2024
Top sculptors crowned at annual Parksville Beach Festival
PARKSVILLE - There was no theme, no restrictions and no shortage of talent on display as sandy masterpieces came to life.The annual Parksville Beach Festival Sand Sculpting Competition wrapped Sunday,...
Jul 15, 2024
New Lantzville 'mental fitness trail' believed to be first of its kind in Canada
LANTZVILLE - A nearly-two kilometre stretch of the E&N Trail now has a higher purpose other than physical exercise and active transportation.Through work done by the Rotary Club of Lantzville, the...
Jul 14, 2024
'I really look forward to the day where we put ourselves out of business:’ new releases boosts marmot population
NANAIMO - Rebuilding the endangered Vancouver Island marmot received a boost with about 60 of the herbivores strategically released into the wild lately. Nanaimo based Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF)...
Jul 14, 2024
'Blown away with the stupidity of some people:' Pipers Lagoon fire chars grass, but quickly contained
NANAIMO - Fire hoses remained deployed at Pipers Lagoon Saturday morning, hours after a brush fire scorched the popular waterfront area. Flames broke out shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, July 12 from...
Jul 13, 2024
Renovations help secure long-term future for Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter
NANAIMO - Considerable surface and structural improvements to an aging building on Townsite Rd. is helping ensure a valuable shelter service will remain for years to come.Around $300,000 was fundraise...
Jul 13, 2024
VIDEO: Fireworks ignite large brush fire at Pipers Lagoon
NANAIMO - Fireworks ignited during a prolonged dry spell is believed to be behind a sizeable brush fire at prized Pipers Lagoon Park in the city's north end.Calls to 911 were made on Friday, July 12 j...
Jul 13, 2024