Nanaimo

Local health authority pushing Island lifestyle to attract more medical professionals

NANAIMO - A dedicated and focused push is on to attract more skilled healthcare professionals is underway.Island Health has launched a $340,000 advertising campaign nationwide, selling less the opport...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 30, 2023

Water taxi in place to allow for berth rebuild prep at Gabriola & Nanaimo terminals

NANAIMO - BC Ferries are preparing for a busy next few years at a pair of terminals connecting the Harbour City with Gabriola Island.Work on marine structures at both Descanso Bay and Nanaimo Harbour ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 29, 2023

Top Stories of 2023: Fire sparks evacuation of Nanaimo Walmart, alleged arsonist arrested

NANAIMO - A man with a documented history of starting fires will face additional arson charges in the new year, including one from a high-profile incident in the Harbour City.In late February, a fire ...

Dec 29, 2023

Directions, burgers & barbers among reasons some called 911 in 2023

NANAIMO - An Airbnb cancellation, a delayed fast food order and a traffic light taking too long to turn green were all reasons some people felt compelled to dial 911 this past year.E-Comm 911, which h...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 29, 2023

Oceanside resident robbed of over $100k in convincing crypto scam

NANAIMO - Scammers have struck once more, clearing six figures out of a local bank account via a cold call. Oceanside RCMP were alerted to the situation earlier in December, when the victim reported t...

Daryl Major Dec 29, 2023

Heavy rains bringing difficult highway conditions throughout Island

NANAIMO - Recent heavy rains, combined with what's forecast to hit the region in the coming days, has highway service crews on the lookout.Mainroad Contracting, who maintain Island highways and main s...

Dec 28, 2023

UPDATE: Teenager killed after ride-on lawnmower accident in Cedar

NANAIMO - A 14-year-old boy has died after an accident involving a ride-on lawnmower along a rural Cedar road. Calls to emergency responders came around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 in the 1300 blo...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 28, 2023

Top Stories of 2023: Major steps forward for healthcare services in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Despite still only scratching the surface of what's needed for healthcare on the central Island, 2023 marked a year of significant steps forward for local residents.The official opening of a...

Dec 28, 2023

Tourism Nanaimo shuts down Northfield Road visitor info centre

NANAIMO - Citing a majority of its visitors aren't in fact destined for the Harbour City, a new visitor centre will open in a few months with the aim of better connecting with local tourists. Tourism ...

Daryl Major Dec 28, 2023

Top stories of 2023: Viral stories highlight Island's popular people and events

NANAIMO - A number of local stories touched our readers in a variety of ways, whether it be through humour, heartache, or overcoming amazing obstacles.Despite challenges for Canadian news media and so...

Dec 27, 2023