Nanaimo

Bowen Road shooting trial underway, man loses leg in violent incident

NANAIMO - A man accused of unloading a damaging shotgun blast into the leg of another man late last year at a Nanaimo duplex is on trial. After pleading not guilty to four offences in connection to th...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 01, 2023

'A wonderful gift to the community:' new gathering room opens at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - A dedicated space to provide comfort and support for patients, their families, and staff members at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is now open.Known as 'The Gathering Space', the newly re...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 31, 2023

Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame returns, keen to celebrate 'outstanding' individuals & teams

NANAIMO - Following multiple years in the dark, organizers are ready to once again celebrate the achievements and legacy of those in the local sporting community.Calls for nominations are out for the ...

Oct 31, 2023

'Please slow down:' drivers reminded to watch for eager trick-or-treaters

NANAIMO - Local police are pleading for motorists to slow down and excited trick-or-treaters to be well aware of their surroundings. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said with rain not anticipated,...

Daryl Major Oct 31, 2023

Applications open shortly for provincial vandalism relief fund

NANAIMO - A $10.5 million fund offering aid to small business operators province-wide impacted by vandalism costs can apply for rebates starting in late November. The ministry of jobs, economic develo...

Oct 30, 2023

Steamroller topples over steep Nanaimo embankment, operator not seriously hurt

NANAIMO - An operator escaped serious injury after the large piece of construction equipment he was using tumbled down a steep drop-off. Emergency crews were called to Albert St. on Monday, Oct, 30 ar...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 30, 2023

'We've had enough:' Nanaimo group leads new B.C.Coalition demanding social disorder action

NANAIMO - Messaging delivered locally for years is now getting a considerable injection of support from major businesses in B.C.Members from the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association (NAPSA) were fro...

Oct 30, 2023

'There are many new riders:' free public transit for youth deemed highly successful

NANAIMO - Encouraging young people to use public transit is a goal seemingly coming to fruition thanks to a program now in its third year. Since the province launched Free Transit for Children 12 and ...

Daryl Major Oct 30, 2023

Review panel offers support for large south Nanaimo condo development

NANAIMO - Another large multi-family residential development is in the works for south Nanaimo. Support was given during a Thursday, Oct. 26, Design Advisory Panel (DAP) meeting for a development perm...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 29, 2023

Cedar Farmers Market set for spooky Sunday finale

NANAIMO - It's the final edition of another immensely successful season of local produce and artisanal goods. The Cedar Farmers Market will wrap up its formal 2023 season on Sunday, Oct. 29 with a Hal...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 29, 2023