Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Spring forward' and check your smoke detectors this Sunday
NANAIMO - The bi-annual change of the clocks is upon us once again.B.C. residents will "spring forward" one hour on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, but it's also a good time to make sure your ...
Mar 09, 2024
Nanaimo food bank project in jeopardy without funding boost: executive director
NANAIMO - A long-envisioned new home for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is starving for a lifeline from the federal government. Already with local, regional and provincial government fi...
Mar 08, 2024
Snowpack levels at second-lowest in B.C.'s history despite recent snow
NANAIMO - While the numbers are up slightly, the volume of snowpack in B.C. is still well below average across the province. The March 1 snow survey and water supply bulletin also showed an increase t...
Mar 08, 2024
Investigation launched in Nanaimo leads to $12M bust of illegal cigarettes in B.C.
SURREY - Millions in illegal cigarettes, along with precious metals and cash have been seized through the Lower Mainland stemming from an investigation started in the Harbour City. Mounties with the F...
Mar 08, 2024
Driver 'extremely lucky' to avoid serious injury after rollover crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An apparently tired driver was lucky to escape serious injuries after a rollover along Third St. A vehicle travelling westbound, towards Wakesiah Ave. left the roadway around 4 p.m. on Thurs...
Mar 08, 2024
Man jailed for violent Nanaimo home invasion, firearms offence
NANAIMO - A three year jail sentence has been levied against a man for a pair of incidents, including a south end home invasion. Kyle Robert Alex, 37, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 6 in provincial...
Mar 08, 2024
Expansion plans moving forward for Ravensong Aquatic Centre, voter approval required
QUALICUM BEACH - The plan to expand and renovate the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) has taken another step forward.The RDN's District 69 swimming pool service select committee made a recommendation on...
Mar 07, 2024
Nanaimo woman's murder trial scheduled to resume next month
Editors note: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - Following a lengthy adjournment in mid February, a high profile murder trial of a ...
Mar 07, 2024
Fixing Nanaimo sinkhole presents unique challenges
NANAIMO - While the source of the problem isn't surprising, addressing it is proving to be trickier than expected. Discovered by a concerned resident in mid January, the City is working in coordinatio...
Mar 07, 2024
VIDEO: Large fire badly damages south Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - No reported injuries, but considerable flames and smoke resulted from an evening house fireCalls to 911 came in just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, reporting a home in the 400 block of...
Mar 06, 2024