Nanaimo

Provincial senior baseball championship gets underway at Nanaimo's Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - A well established local senior team is hosting Baseball BC's highest caliber event. The Nanaimo Coal Miners and five other teams are competing int he BC Men's Provincial Championship from F...

Daryl Major Aug 04, 2023

'Pack your patience:' ferry delays felt by Island tourism sector

NANAIMO - When there are service issues with BC Ferries, the effects often reverberate across Vancouver Island.That's according to Brian Cant, acting head of 4-VI, formerly Tourism Vancouver Island, w...

Aug 03, 2023

'You'd better think twice:' Nanaimo Mounties urge caution before smashing windows to rescue hot dogs

NANAIMO - Hot summer weather is prompting police to issue warnings for both pet owners, and those who might see an animal in distress.Since the start of June, Nanaimo RCMP officers have dealt with 13 ...

Aug 03, 2023

Island highways expected to be busy throughout August long weekend

NANAIMO - A massive influx of visitors is expected to contribute to some slower-than-normal travel times along Island highways.The B.C. Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the summer season and...

Aug 03, 2023

'Promises to be a good thing:' Parksville residents weigh in on proposed addictions treatment centre

PARKSVILLE - Local citizens had their chance to voice opinions about a proposed addiction treatment centre in downtown Parksville. An open house for a proposed 24/7 addictions treatment facility was h...

Aug 03, 2023

'We're definitely prepared:' BC Ferries gearing up for busiest long weekend of the year

NANAIMO - Over 200,000 vehicles and 580,000 passengers are expected on board BC Ferries vessels this August long weekend. The B.C. Day break is historically the busiest weekend of the year for the fer...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 03, 2023

VIDEO: Free camp ongoing in Nanaimo for potential welders to discover 'pretty awesome' career

NANAIMO - Sparks are flying this week as young prospective welders learn the trade and hopefully ignite interest in a new career.Vancouver Island University is hosting the Canadian Welding Bureau's Mi...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 02, 2023

Former Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher suspended after sexually-charged messages with students

NANAIMO - The British Columbia Commissioner for Teacher Regulation has suspended a former local high school educator following a series of incidents involving students.Neil Stewart Holmes will be unab...

Aug 02, 2023

'Provided a huge spark:' Nanaimo Men's Sheds group building foundations

NANAIMO - A local group where men are encouraged to be men has been making huge strides since first going public in the spring. The Nanaimo and District Men's Shed group was started earlier this year ...

Daryl Major Aug 02, 2023

Bone dry and clear skies: Nanaimo's July ranks high in historical rankings

NANAIMO - While hot summer weather isn't unusual for the mid-Island, the lack of precipitation remains a concern as drought conditions worsen.Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the ...

Aug 01, 2023