Category Archives: Nanaimo
Crews complete Village Way Path project on Gabriola Island
NANAIMO - A key pedestrian pathway project along a busy stretch of road on Gabriola Island is complete. A contractor on behalf of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) paved 850 meters of gravel path...
Apr 05, 2024
'It's just malicious:' Parksville's mayor enraged with ongoing Community Park vandalism
PARKSVILLE - A newly opened accessible washroom building on Parkville's waterfront was damaged to the tune of $6,000.It happened sometime on the afternoon of Sunday, March 31, with Parksville Mayor Do...
Apr 04, 2024
Ladysmith officials favour enforcement to free up downtown parking stock
LADYSMITH - Enforcement as opposed to additional inventory is seen as the answer to ensuring the downtown has enough parking options. During their Tuesday, April 2 council meeting, councillors accepte...
Apr 04, 2024
VIDEO: Dover Bay senior boys basketball team recognized at school rally
NANAIMO - In the end, unwavering determination and skill shone through for the Dover Bay Dolphins senior boys basketball squad. On Wednesday, April 3 a school-wide assembly and banner-raising ceremony...
Apr 03, 2024
Semi-truck snags central Nanaimo utility lines, causes significant power outage
NANAIMO -Nearly 2,000 BC Hydro customers were without power for a few hours due to significant outage.It happened on Wednesday, April 3 just after 1 p.m. on Townsite Rd. near Bowen Rd. behind the Shel...
Apr 03, 2024
Oceanside RCMP looking for bearded man after potential sexual assault
PARKSVILLE - Local Mounties are looking to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman out on a morning walk. Oceanside RCMP received a report from a local woman, who said she was assaulted on Tuesda...
Apr 03, 2024
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP arrest wanted man with history of violence & unpredictable behaviour
NANAIMO - On Thursday, April 4 Nanaimo RCMP announced Cody Edward Ranger had been arrested, one day after issue an appeal for his whereabouts. EARLIER- The public is being asked to help in loca...
Apr 03, 2024
'Their timing is impeccable:' Nanaimo's Funkanometry into next round of Canada's Got Talent
NANAIMO - There appears to be no stopping a local dance duo. Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush, better known as the high-energy dance act Funkanometry, auditioned for Canada's Got Talent during the Tuesda...
Apr 03, 2024
One day closure prevents access to Mt. Benson's summit
NANAIMO - Managing hazardous trees on a section of a popular hiking trail resulted in a temporary closure of the primary route leading up Mt. Benson. An extended section of trail beyond the first view...
Apr 03, 2024
Cool, dry March for Nanaimo does little to ease drought concerns
NANAIMO - Despite a few warm days, March was a bit cooler than normal temperature-wise for the mid-Island with the lack of precipitation continuing to cause concern.Environment Canada meteorologist Br...
Apr 02, 2024