Nanaimo

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

Nanaimo RCMP search for man accused of choking woman

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are trying to track down a man following an alleged violent assault.Police say 30-year-old Joseph Charles Little is wanted following a June 19 incident where he allegedly punc...

Aug 01, 2023

Troublesome Nanaimo encampment being cleared out along Terminal Ave.

NANAIMO - The site of a shooting earlier this year is now the site of a large-scale clean-up operation.An encampment on the bank running along Terminal Ave., overlooking the Millstone River, was disma...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 01, 2023

Response teams have 'several areas for clean-up' after fuel spill in Nanaimo harbour

NANAIMO - Clean-up crews are still handling after-effects from a heavy fuel spill along the city's waterfront.On Wednesday, July 26, the Maipo River cargo ship spilled an unknown amount of heavy marin...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 01, 2023

Younger people more likely to change jobs to work from home

NANAIMO - Younger people in B.C. are more likely to say if their current job doesn't offer a work-from-home option, they'll quit and find a new one which does. A new poll conducted by Research Co. is ...

Daryl Major Aug 01, 2023

East Wellington Rd. closes due to construction on major infrastructure project

NANAIMO - A well-used connector for residents of rural parts of the City is set for significant changes over the coming months. Crews on the Midtown Water Supply Project began the next phase along Eas...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 31, 2023

Court of Appeal orders graduated fines if unsanctioned Mudge Island seawall remains standing

NANAIMO - A Mudge Island waterfront seawall built to stop erosion must be torn down by this fall before graduated fines kick in.A recent BC Court of Appeal judgment followed a contempt of court ruling...

Jul 31, 2023

'Worth every penny:' free Love Your City event returns to Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - Grab your family for a day of fun this Sunday, but you can leave your wallet at home. The Oceanside Church on Jingle Pot Rd. in Nanaimo is holding its 24th annual Love Your City event at Maf...

Jul 30, 2023

Nanaimo VegFest brings plant-based diets front and centre

NANAIMO - Vegans, vegetarians, and animal lovers from all across the Island will be converging at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday, July 29, for the first-ever VegFest.VegFest is an open event...

Jul 29, 2023

Housing headlines federal NDP B.C. caucus meeting in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The lack of affordable housing stock was top of mind for many in the community as they met with B.C. members of the federal NDP.Headlined by Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Lisa Marie Barron, the caucu...

Jul 28, 2023