Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing boater

NANAIMO - Local Mounties in conjunction with the RCMP's West Coast Marine unit are searching for a missing man.Thirty-five year old Ryan Pratt was last seen Friday, Dec. 1 at around 4 p.m. by friends,...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2023

'They cry when they get a key to a new home:' north Nanaimo affordable housing complex opens

NANAIMO - Lower cost housing options for nearly 90 people in the city's north end are ready to put a small dent in the widening affordability crisis. Operated by Ballenas Housing Society (BHS), around...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2023

eTown Hall event to focus on Nanaimo City budget and priorities

NANAIMO - A large crowd is expected at Monday's City Council meeting, which will also serve as a focused discussion on City spending. In conjunction with the regularly scheduled Council meeting on Mon...

Daryl Major Dec 04, 2023

'Really good news:' donations soar to bolster future High Acuity Unit at NRGH

NANAIMO - Known for rallying behind important causes, the mid-Island community stepped up during a single-day campaign to back the Nanaimo hospital. Nearly $245,000 was raised during Giving Tuesday la...

Dec 03, 2023

'The idea is to create stability:' Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter fundraising for much-needed upgrades

NANAIMO - A small group making a big impact in the community is looking for a little help.The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter is holding a 15th birthday celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 2 betwee...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 02, 2023

Winterfest kick-starting the holiday season in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Santa will be in the Harbour City this weekend helping to kick off three week's worth of Christmas festivities. The third edition of Winterfest starts on Saturday, Dec. 2, with late-night sh...

Dec 02, 2023

Qualicum First Nation reawakens previously dormant language

QUALIUCM BEACH - A once thriving language passed down by Qualicum First Nation (QFN) members for thousands of years then faded into dormancy until now. Considered a "sleeping language" since the 1940'...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 01, 2023

Local football teams primed for provincial title games at BC Place

PARKSVILLE - A pair of Vancouver Island teams are heading to the home of the B.C. Lions to try and bring home hardware at the BC Secondary School Football Championship. John Barsby Secondary School's ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 01, 2023

'Cram-A-Cruiser' holiday donation event sets up in Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - Front-line emergency responders in Ladysmith are asking for donations to help those in need this holiday season.Ladysmith RCMP, in partnership with Ladysmith Fire Rescue and local paramedi...

Dec 01, 2023

Man arrested for allegedly attacking Nanaimo homeowner with bat

NANAIMO - A man avoided serious injury after an attacker armed with an aluminum baseball bat tried to get into a south Nanaimo home. It happened on Friday, Dec. 1 at about 3 a.m., according to a Nanai...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 01, 2023