Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource
NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...
Nov 05, 2023
Pumpkin cannons primed and ready to fire at explosive Nanaimo fundraiser
NANAIMO - Pumpkins beware...your days are numbered.Alair Homes, in partnership with VMAC Solutions and a host of sponsors are holding the 4th annual Great Pumpkin Toss at Meadow Creek Community Park, ...
Nov 04, 2023
Temporary events shelter to be added to Ladysmith's Transfer Beach Park
LADYSMITH - Funding has been approved for a new addition to Ladysmith's waterfront.The Town announced a $50,000 grant through an Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) is funding what's known as a Saddl...
Nov 03, 2023
'Gave the ultimate sacrifice:' poppy campaign in full-swing ahead of Remembrance Day
NANAIMO - The poppies are out ahead of Remembrance Day.Collection boxes and stalls are popping up into the community with Royal Canadian Legions spearheading the campaigns which traditionally start on...
Nov 03, 2023
Nanaimo blogger & podcaster lands dream job with Vancouver Canucks
NANAIMO - From humble beginnings in a local basement writing and podcasting to now working for an NHL franchise, Nanaimo's Chris Faber said it's a dream come true. Faber, born and raised in the Harbou...
Nov 02, 2023
Provincial money coming to development of Woodgrove 'complete community'
NANAIMO - Provincial funding is being set aside locally for a closer look at the prospect of a Woodgrove "complete community". A $200,000 grant was given jointly to the City and Regional District of N...
Nov 02, 2023
Nanaimo warming centre funded as City seeks more cold weather spaces
NANAIMO - At least one warming centre service will be regularly available locally this winter, but the City says more are needed.During a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, councillors voted unanim...
Nov 02, 2023
'It's putting the public at risk:' stolen railway crossing batteries a headache for Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Mounties up and down Vancouver Island are trying to track down a seemingly coordinated effort to steal valuable batteries from rail crossings. Officers in Nanaimo reported at least five such...
Nov 01, 2023
Warm, cold, and wet: October serves up mixed weather systems on mid-Island
NANAIMO - Above-seasonal temperatures at the beginning of October, capped by cooler conditions leading into Halloween, while a mix of dry and wet conditions persisted in between. Environment Canada me...
Nov 01, 2023
B.C. Coroner's death panel recommends issuing drugs without prescription to stop ODs
VICTORIA - A death review panel from the British Columbia Coroners Service (BCCS) recommends community groups be allowed to hand out drugs without a prescription in an attempt to stop toxic drugs from...
Nov 01, 2023