Nanaimo

Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake closed again as rainfall creates 'increased risk of debris'

UPDATE: Drive BC now anticipates Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake to re-open on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m., several hours ahead of schedule. EARLIER - Overnight rainfall has caused some additional headaches fo...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 09, 2023

'Desperately needed and long overdue:' Nanaimo health advocates push for improved cardiac care

NANAIMO - Amplified by an ever-growing and aging population, local healthcare advocates called for enhanced cardiac services for the mid and north Island residents. A Tuesday, Aug. 8 news conference s...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 09, 2023

Cyclist hit on highway south of Ladysmith, traffic delays ensue

LADYSMITH - One person was flown to hospital for treatment following a serious collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist.A statement from BC Emergency Health Services noted it received a call on Tue...

Aug 08, 2023

'There's no risk:' lightning-ignited wildfires reported in Strathcona Provincial Park

NANAIMO - Coastal Fire Centre crews are closely watching several new lightning-caused wildfires in rural sections of northern Vancouver Island. Five new small fires in Strathcona Provincial Park south...

Aug 08, 2023

Former Lantzville principal issued 15 year ban after vigilante sting

NANAIMO - Trying to pick up who he thought was a 15-year-old boy was likely a career-killer for the then-principal of Aspengrove School in Lantzville.A Consent Resolution Agreement published on Tuesda...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 08, 2023

'I'm really proud of us:' mid-Island lacrosse player brings home silver from Indigenous Games

QUALICUM BEACH - A mid-Island Junior B lacrosse player had an experience of a lifetime representing the province as one of the top U19 lacrosse players in the country.The Oceanside Shark's own Willem ...

Aug 07, 2023

Family friendly & free: Ladysmith Days goes this weekend, pro wrestling makes debut at popular event

LADYSMITH - Thousands of people are expected to participate in Ladysmith Days this weekend, the community's signature summer event. Activities started on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4 at Coronation ...

Aug 05, 2023

Cargo vessel cleared to leave Nanaimo following recent spill, shoreline clean-up continues

NANAIMO - While officials don't know how much fuel from a docked cargo ship spilled into Nanaimo's harbour late last month, no negative impacts to wildlife have been reported so far.An update on a mul...

Aug 04, 2023

Long weekend fun: Five Nanaimo playgrounds your kids might not have tried

NANAIMO - The sun is shining, the kids are out of school and parents are running out of new, fresh options to keep them entertained. While the community favourites of Maffeo Sutton Park, Altrusa and H...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 04, 2023

Nighttime paving project to limit traffic along Nanaimo's Bowen Rd.

NANAIMO - Nighttime work along a main corridor in the city will impact traffic for the next couple of weeks.Paving work will shut down traffic along Bowen Rd. from Northfield Rd. to Meredith Rd. begin...

Aug 04, 2023