Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo & Island groups funded for important coastal cleanup work
NANAIMO - New funding is advancing critical clean up work along B.C. coasts. Five research and restoration groups had projects approved by the provincial government recently, with $10.5 million in fun...
Nov 24, 2023
Significant fundraiser underway for mid-Island healthcare
NANAIMO - While raising $1 million by the new year is ambitious, the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) has reason to be optimistic mid-Islanders will respond.Barney Ellis-Perry, NDHF chi...
Nov 24, 2023
Warmer than normal winter expected: Environment Canada
NANAIMO - While there's no assurance snow-clearing duty is off the agenda, a Environment Canada meteorologist expects temperatures to be warmer than usual this winter. Derek Lee said their agency has ...
Nov 23, 2023
Sword-carrying suspect exposes himself after being denied entry to Nanaimo gym
NANAIMO - Local police are looking for a suspect they say exposed his genitals to staff at a local gym after he was refused entry. Police say on Monday, Oct. 30 at around 7:00 p.m. the suspect tried t...
Nov 23, 2023
'We need this:' proposed Parksville treatment centre receives strong support
PARKSVILLE - There appears to be clear support for a much-needed addictions treatment centre to open in Oceanside.A public hearing for a bylaw amendment to allow a proposed 19-bed addictions treatment...
Nov 23, 2023
Moonlight Madness to draw thousands to downtown Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Picturesque downtown Qualicum Beach will be transformed during an annual tradition signaling the start of the holiday season. Moonlight Madness features a popular Christmas tree light...
Nov 22, 2023
Parksville & Qualicum Beach to be added to provincial speculation tax
NANAIMO - A tax aimed at freeing up non-primary homes in the province for rental purposes will be expanded to 13 communities, including Parksville and Qualicum Beach.On Wednesday, Nov. 22, the ministr...
Nov 22, 2023
Nanaimo eyes 6.4% property tax increase as budget discussions begin
NANAIMO - Relatively high property taxes are expected for the next two years in the City of Nanaimo, while some long-term relief is expected, according to new projections. City Council took a look at ...
Nov 22, 2023
'It chokes me up:' beloved Cedar cafe offers free meals to those in need
CEDAR - A group of dedicated workers dealing with their own struggles are stepping up to help those having trouble making ends meet.Coco Cafe general manager Marc Taschereau said their staff, mostly c...
Nov 22, 2023
Woman charged with second fake gun robbery at same Nanaimo store 13 months apart
NANAIMO - A woman with a history of mental health challenges is accused of again using a toy gun during an unsophisticated daytime robbery attempt in downtown Nanaimo. Karlee Ann Pelletier, 29, was ch...
Nov 21, 2023