Category Archives: Nanaimo
Overnight wind, rain and snow force closures and power outages across mid-Island
NANAIMO - The first kiss of winter across the mid-Island this season has had a ripple effect.Considerable overnight wind, rain and wet snow has seen trees topple, taking power lines with them in some ...
Oct 25, 2023
'Enables you to broaden your opportunities:' free Nanaimo employment program offering key job skills
NANAIMO - A crucially important job skills training program is preparing to ramp up for another cycle. DiverseFutures is run locally by the Nanaimo Youth Services Association and works with people age...
Oct 25, 2023
Stage set for murder trial for Nanaimo woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
NANAIMO - Final details between the Crown and defence have been ironed out in advance of an expected lengthy murder trial in Nanaimo next year. Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, is charged with first degree ...
Oct 24, 2023
Rainfall warning issued for Nanaimo as wet, chilly weather moves through
NANAIMO - It's shaping to be the first real taste of winter to hit the mid-Island region this season. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Nanaimo and parts south, while a special weat...
Oct 24, 2023
Hauntvilles Horror scaring up donations for condemned Nanaimo buildings
NANAIMO - This Halloween event might not be for the faint of heart, but it's goal is sure to warm it. Hauntvilles Horror is back for its fourth year trying to scare up some spooky-season-spirit with a...
Oct 24, 2023
Councillors and staff voice concerns about lack of shelter beds and funding in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - With temperatures noticeably crisper and rain falling regularly, worries are rising in Nanaimo about a lack of local shelter spaces. A conversation centered around no current daytime warming...
Oct 23, 2023
Key section of Nanaimo's East Wellington Rd. closed due to ongoing water supply project
NANAIMO - Punching a water line under a section of central Nanaimo is proving to be more difficult than expected.The City of Nanaimo shut down East Welllington Rd. for vehicular traffic between Westwo...
Oct 23, 2023
VIDEO: Simulated fatal crash offers invaluable training for Gabriola first responders
Editor's note: This story contains images from a training exercise depicting serious injuries and deceased people and may be upsetting for some readers. Discretion is advised.GABRIOLA ISLAND - The cha...
Oct 23, 2023
Town of Qualicum Beach seeks opinions to refine waterfront park plan
QUALICUM BEACH - Public input is being gathered to help formulate a detailed plan for Saahtlam Park, formally known as St. Andrews Waterfront Park.Purchased in 2018, the Town-owned property has a draf...
Oct 22, 2023
VIDEO: Pro and anti-SOGI groups stage opposing, loud rallies in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Tempers flared again between two polar opposite sides of how sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) should be taught in schools. Just over one month from a rally in Nanaimo around 150...
Oct 21, 2023