Category Archives: Nanaimo
Significant redevelopment near Nanaimo hospital approved
NANAIMO - City councillors have unanimously endorsed what's expected to be the first of several complementary enhancements to the Nanaimo hospital area. On Monday, Nov. 6 councillors awarded a develop...
Nov 08, 2023
Man found not guilty following Bowen Road shooting trial
NANAIMO - Following a week-long trial, a BC Supreme Court jury found a man not guilty on all counts related to a serious shooting at a central Nanaimo home, resulting in the amputation of a man's leg....
Nov 08, 2023
Longest serving Nanaimo SAR volunteer hangs up his boots following federal honour
NANAIMO - The longest-serving member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue (SAR) was honoured for his hard work and dedication Tuesday, which also turned out to be his last official day on the job.Ken Duncan j...
Nov 08, 2023
New signal at high-traffic Bruce & Fifth intersection coming online
NANAIMO - Traffic flows are poised to be different through Harewood beginning next week. Work, which began in the summer, is effectively done at Bruce Ave. and Fifth St. intersection, transforming the...
Nov 07, 2023
'Functionally broken:' union boss sounds off on sour relationship with BC Ferries
NANAIMO - Claiming BC Ferries is ignoring a contractually enshrined overtime provision, the union president representing 4,000 employees says an ongoing conflict is compounding already low morale. Eri...
Nov 07, 2023
Skyrocketing overdose calls spark increased Nanaimo Fire Rescue responses
NANAIMO - Local fire crews continue to be strained by ever-increasing overdose call-outs every year.City councillors heard from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) chief Tim Doyle on Monday, Nov. 6, on how loca...
Nov 07, 2023
Local cadets to hold all-night vigil at Nanaimo Cenotaph
NANAIMO - Local cadets will once again be standing guard for those who served leading up to the Nanaimo Remembrance Day ceremonies.Members from the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 205 Collishaw Squadron wil...
Nov 07, 2023
Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing
PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...
Nov 06, 2023
Grant money secured to progress Qualicum Beach waterfront walkway
QUALICUM BEACH - A considerable injection of funds is further financing a key part of the Oceanside waterfront. The provincial government awarded the Town of Qualicum Beach $519,833 from their Destina...
Nov 06, 2023
Gabriola Island man beaming with his newly minted UFO-themed coin
GABRIOLA ISLAND - One of Vancouver Island's most well-known UFO stories is now immortalized in a new coin through a local graphic designer. Patrick Belanger linked up with the Royal Canadian Mint rece...
Nov 06, 2023