Nanaimo

Drought-like conditions in Nanaimo region waterways providing 'context for the summer ahead'

NANAIMO - While the situation is by no means dire, groundwater supply in many areas of the mid Island area aren't exactly flush, and it's only late June. Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) data showed...

Daryl Major Jun 28, 2023

Proposed French Creek cell tower to boost coverage and avoid 'devastating outcomes'

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will not stand in the way of a cell tower in French Creek proposed to address a long-standing coverage issues.RDN directors voted near unanimously on T...

Jun 27, 2023

Crash near Nanaimo construction workers leads to charges against allegedly impaired, speeding driver

NANAIMO - A man faces several charges for allegedly speeding on a closed portion of local highway, then getting in a physical confrontation with a police officer after crashing his car. Kaden Nelson B...

Jun 27, 2023

Drones interfering with wildfire response near Port Hardy

NANAIMO - Those battling out-of-control wildfires on the northern edge of Vancouver Island are having to watch the skies for more than just water drops.BC Wildfire Service crews had reported UAV's, un...

Jun 27, 2023

Disaster averted following latest weed-fighting torch fire in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A number of garden enthusiasts in the Qualicum Beach area are taking severe risks while ridding unwanted vegetation from their properties. On Saturday, June 24 Qualicum Beach Fire Res...

Daryl Major Jun 27, 2023

City gauging private sector interest in redeveloping former Jean Burns building site

NANAIMO - Developers are being sought to submit their ideas to transform a vacant lot at a high-profile downtown Nanaimo intersection.The City of Nanaimo announced on Monday, June 26 an expression of ...

Jun 26, 2023

Man jailed for driving offences, including fleeing police in truck tied to infamous Lantzville mischief case

NANAIMO - An unenviable driving record caught up to a Nanaimo man sentenced to six months behind bars for a series of infractions while behind the wheel. Brandon James Sharp, 33, was jailed recently f...

Jun 26, 2023

Wildfire concerns move blood donor clinic from Port Alberni to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Due to wildfire conditions near Port Alberni, Canadian blood services have had to cancel a planned mobile donor centre event scheduled there for this week.Instead, the mobile donor centre wi...

Jun 25, 2023

New Nanaimo-Lower Mainland BC Ferries schedules take effect

NANAIMO - A new configuration for sailings between the central Island and Lower Mainland is now in place.Beginning Sunday, June 25, BC Ferries have shifted some sailings from its Departure Bay-Horsesh...

Jun 25, 2023

Annual justice march for Lisa Marie Young to occur in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A woman presumed dead who has been missing for more than two decades still has plenty of support in keeping her cold case alive. Lisa Marie Young vanished in the early morning hours of June ...

Jun 24, 2023