Nanaimo

'I bit off more than sanity should allow:' Ladysmith man restoring historic Nanaimo Tillicum tug boat

LADYSMITH - Casey Haynes admits the project is "pretty much pure insanity", but one rotten board at a time he's restoring a piece of history. The 60-year-old former registered massage therapist is slo...

Daryl Major Sep 11, 2023

'Volunteers make the world go around:' apple fundraisers earns Nanaimo woman highest honour

NANAIMO - If you've ever attended a fundraising event around the local area, there's a good chance you've seen or eaten one of Rose McCulley's famous apple pies.McCulley, who will be 77 in November, h...

Sep 10, 2023

Oceanside Generals gearing up to defend VIJHL title

PARKSVILLE - An organization once nowhere near competitive has solidified a culture of excellence. Having secured its first VIJHL championship since 2009 last season, the Parksville based Oceanside Ge...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 09, 2023

SD 68 grapples with ever-present capacity crunch as new school year starts

NANAIMO - While students, teachers and support staff are busy getting used to their new surroundings, senior administrators are getting a sense of how full their schools will be. Nanaimo-Ladysmith Pub...

Sep 08, 2023

'Proportionate, necessary and reasonable:' Nanaimo Mountie cleared of excessive force allegations in Prince George

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge sided with how an RCMP officer handled the arrest of a suspected truck thief in Prince George. Cst. Joshua Grafton was recently found not guilty of assault, assault ...

Daryl Major Sep 08, 2023

Bit of rain and cooler weather not enough to downgrade Vancouver Island's drought conditions

NANAIMO - While much of drought-stricken Vancouver Island is welcoming the more seasonal temperatures with the occasional rain shower recently, it's not enough to put a dent in our drought conditions....

Alex Rawnsley Sep 07, 2023

'Very unique and very humbling:' Nanaimo firefighter heralds Kelowna counterparts in battling Interior wildfires

NANAIMO - A local firefighter is back to his normal duties after a special deployment to the wildfire-ravaged interior.Nanaimo Fire Rescue assistant chief David Dales, serving in his dual capacity as ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 07, 2023

Police province-wide focus on distracted driving during September campaign

NANAIMO - Being distracted by your phone while driving can be a deadly and costly proposition, particularly this month. BC Highway Patrol Cpl. Mike Moore said every September and March police enforcem...

Daryl Major Sep 07, 2023

Overnight street closure in downtown Ladysmith to paint tribute crosswalks

LADYSMITH - Two crosswalks are being repainted in the heart of the downtown, while another colourful crossing is getting an update.One of the new crosswalks will be painted to the theme of 'Every Chil...

Sep 06, 2023

Cyclist hospitalized after failing to stop at south Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - Police say a cyclist ignored a stop sign leading to a collision with a van which sent the rider to hospital. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at about...

Sep 06, 2023