Category Archives: Nanaimo
'You can see the joy in their faces:' plenty of smiling faces at inclusive Nanaimo dance studio
NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo dance studio is full of positive Friday vibes. Serra Stewart, owner of Vibrant Studios, re-launched a popular, inclusive dance class to people of a range of cognitive and p...
Oct 10, 2023
Calls out for new temporary public art installations in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following in the footsteps of some iconic pieces, the City is once again looking for a refresh of its art displays across the region.The Temporary Public Art Program run by the City of Nanai...
Oct 09, 2023
Pop-up recycling depot in Parksville proves to be a hit
PARKSVILLE - With a permanent solution absent for years, a pop-up recycling program serving the Oceanside region is gaining a loyal following.Funded by Recycle BC and operated by the Parksville Commun...
Oct 07, 2023
Expect delays: long weekend ferries out of Nanaimo filling fast
NANAIMO - Over 380,000 passengers and 175,000 vehicles are expected to make the Thanksgiving long weekend a busy one on local ferry crossings.Routes between Nanaimo and Vancouver were experiencing hea...
Oct 06, 2023
Distressed hiker rescued from mountain near Horne Lake
QUALICUM BEACH - A man experiencing severe chest pains while hiking west of Qualicum Beach was hoisted from a mountain and flown to hospital for treatment. Members of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue were...
Oct 06, 2023
VIU trimming academic & admin budgets amid $20m deficit
NANAIMO - Reduced enrolment is the primary reason behind a projected tightening of the purse strings at Nanaimo based Vancouver Island University over the next three years. A budget shortfall of $20.2...
Oct 06, 2023
Youth anti-violence programs receive federal funding via City of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Substantial funding is being put to work to address the growing issue of violence among youth in the city. In July 2022, the City of Nanaimo received $1.85 million from the federal governmen...
Oct 05, 2023
New proposed provincial legislation targets public drug use
NANAIMO - The provincial government is stepping forward in an effort to reduce drug consumption in specific public areas. Premier David Eby introduced legislation on Thursday, Oct. 5 which would ban d...
Oct 05, 2023
Water restrictions downgraded across much of central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Fall rains are alleviating water supply concerns across the region. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) downgraded water restrictions on Thursday, Oct. 5 from the most strict stage four, ...
Oct 05, 2023
BC Transit about to roll-out digital payment option
NANAIMO -Traditional payment options will soon have company aboard public transit buses around the province, including on the mid-Island. BC Transit expects a new contact-less fare payment system Umo ...
Oct 05, 2023