Category Archives: Nanaimo
Top Stories of 2023: Major steps forward for healthcare services in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Despite still only scratching the surface of what's needed for healthcare on the central Island, 2023 marked a year of significant steps forward for local residents.The official opening of a...
Dec 28, 2023
Tourism Nanaimo shuts down Northfield Road visitor info centre
NANAIMO - Citing a majority of its visitors aren't in fact destined for the Harbour City, a new visitor centre will open in a few months with the aim of better connecting with local tourists. Tourism ...
Dec 28, 2023
Top stories of 2023: Viral stories highlight Island's popular people and events
NANAIMO - A number of local stories touched our readers in a variety of ways, whether it be through humour, heartache, or overcoming amazing obstacles.Despite challenges for Canadian news media and so...
Dec 27, 2023
Strong winds for Nanaimo & Oceanside regions bring potential for damage, power outages
NANAIMO - Strong winds and driving rain are set to hit the region hard over the coming days. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for a majority of Vancouver Island, including the west coast an...
Dec 27, 2023
City of Nanaimo hosts New Year's Day family event
NANAIMO - A family-friendly, activity based event sums up the City of Nanaimo's New Year's Day event at Beban Park. Held on Monday, Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Cultu...
Dec 27, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: better late than never – new downtown hotel opens following years of false hope
NANAIMO - While a new nine-storey hotel in the downtown of a city the size of Nanaimo is notable, this past spring's opening of the Courtyard by Marriott held extra meaning.Years prior to the City-own...
Dec 26, 2023
Hundreds to hit the water for return of famous Nanaimo polar bear dip
NANAIMO - Following a three year hiatus, a post-Christmas institution in the Harbour City returns.Registration for the 64th annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim opens at 11 a.m. at the Kin Hut al...
Dec 26, 2023
Rock slide closes Hwy. 4 between Oceanside and Port Alberni
PARKSVILLE - It's a major hiccup for holiday travelers.A rock slide along Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake, near the site of a summer wildfire, has again closed traffic along the lone route connecting Port Albe...
Dec 26, 2023
Top stories of 2023: Annual bathtub race provided all-time whale-tale
NANAIMO - While pristine conditions meant a largely uneventful race for most participants, a rookie tubber nearly soiled her wet suit while racing off the Neck Point area.Tara McDonald's debut in the ...
Dec 24, 2023
New housing under construction for women & children fleeing violence in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Construction has commenced on a new housing block, designed to be a safe haven for women and children escaping violence.Funded by the provincial government, with support from BC Housing and ...
Dec 23, 2023