Nanaimo

Monument pole honouring residential school victims stops by Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A unique monument pole drawing attention to the plight of residential school victims made its way through Nanaimo. Under development since last August in Fort Rupert just outside Port Hardy ...

Jun 20, 2023

Nanaimo Hospital ready to open its doors on updated and long-awaited ICU

NANAIMO - The long wait for a modernized and expanded intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is finally over. The new 12-bed ICU at NRGH will officially open on June 28, 2023, ...

Jun 19, 2023

Illicit drug deaths drop province-wide last month, but continue rising in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - While a notable reduction in tainted drug fatalities last month was reported by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS), the situation is not improving. In May 176 lives were lost across the province...

Jun 19, 2023

Police seeking suspect following disturbing baseball bat attack in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties say an 18-year-old was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he was attacked on video in the Harewood neighbourhood.It happened on Friday, June 16 just before 5 p....

Jun 19, 2023

Notorious offender who attacked several Nanaimo area sex trade workers has jail extended

Editors note: this article contains graphic details of sexual violence. Reader discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man already jailed for similar crimes had more time added to his sentence afte...

Jun 19, 2023

Huge crowds anticipated for annual Father's Day classic car show in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts are showing off their classic cars from as far back as the 1920's to modern day models in a festival like atmosphere.The 30th anniversary Seaside Cruiz...

Jun 18, 2023

VIU athletic director tops off huge year with CCAA's top honour

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University's director of athletics and recreation is "surprised, shocked and humbled" to be named the 2023 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) athletic director ...

Jun 17, 2023

'We're not seeing lot of open flames;' progress continues against Cameron Bluffs fire

NANAIMO - Crews are getting the upper hand on a wildfire churning through high-terrain timber above Cameron Lake west of Whiskey Creek. Downgraded from an out-of-control fire to one that is considered...

Jun 16, 2023

Mid Island schools benefit from 150 new child care spaces

NANAIMO - Around 150 new, licensed child care spaces are now available in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District (SD 68) with the opening of two new child care centres. The new spaces will be split bet...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 16, 2023

Rise in hate concerns B.C. human rights commissioner

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant rise in hate-related incidents, with Vancouver Island second behind the Lower Mainland in reported occurrences. That's according to the B.C. human ...

Daryl Major Jun 16, 2023