Category Archives: Nanaimo
Man fined and banned from hunting after illegal killing of Roosevelt Elk near Chemainus
NANAIMO - The illegal capture and harvesting of a large elk proved costly for a Vancouver Island man. Kyle Emrys Watson-Harley was fined $5,100 and banned from hunting for two years following a senten...
Oct 18, 2023
Flood watch in place for Englishman River system near Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Heavy rainfall overnight and continued downpours in the forecast forced an upgrade in flood watches for the region. The B.C. River Forecast System, part of the ministry of forests, issued...
Oct 18, 2023
Rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles sweeping through north Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Thieves have found an apparent target-rich environment in the city's north end.The RCMP say several thefts have been reported from vehicles in the Stephenson Point Rd. area of north Nanaimo,...
Oct 18, 2023
High tech options examined to aid City of Nanaimo roadway infrastructure management
NANAIMO - What started as a tool to identify and more quickly repair potholes in the city had led to broader ambitions fueled by artificial intelligence.David Thompson, City of Nanaimo's manager of ro...
Oct 18, 2023
Proposed Metral townhouses take next steps forward, despite traffic concern
NANAIMO - A proposed residential development in the north end, along a busy transportation corridor has taken another step forward. Rezoning 6074 Metral Dr. passed first and second reading at Nanaimo ...
Oct 17, 2023
Rainfall warning issued for Oceanside, DriveBC advises of possible Hwy. 4 issues
PARKSVILLE - A considerable amount of rain is forecast to hit the region beginning Tuesday.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for eastern Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Fanny Bay, a...
Oct 17, 2023
'It should be a clear slam dunk yes:' Parksville council gives support to addiction treatment centre
PARKSVILLE - Following a detailed information-gathering phase by Island Health, local councillors want to hear what the public has to say about a proposed residential treatment centre.During a Monday,...
Oct 17, 2023
Provincial legislation introduced to regulate short-term rentals in B.C.
NANAIMO - Citing depleting long-term rental stock due to sharp growth in the short-term rental (STR) market, the province introduced legislation which would vastly alter how the sector operates in B.C...
Oct 16, 2023
Allegedly violent, intoxicated man breaks in & sets fire to Gabriola Island home
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A 45-year-old man faces multiple charges after a violent break and enter resulted in substantial fire damage to a home.First responders on Gabriola Island were called to a home in th...
Oct 16, 2023
'Important for all residents to take part in:' earthquake drill key in successful response to major event
NANAIMO - Thursday marks the annual Great B.C. Shakeout, a massive earthquake drill held across the province. At 10:19 a.m. on Oct. 19, people are encouraged to drop, cover and hold on under the theme...
Oct 16, 2023