Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Marching for our lives:' Multiple Myeloma March a personal cause for Oceanside mother
NANAIMO - Almost two years ago, a Qualicum Beach woman thought the fatigue she was feeling was normal for someone raising two teenage girls.But in Sept. of 2021, then 43-year-old Elizabeth Kalbfleisch...
Sep 04, 2023
Nanaimo teenager completes private pilot's license through Cadet scholarship
NANAIMO - If you asked Michael Park five years ago whether or not he'd be a certified pilot before he graduated high school, he'd probably have confidently said no.However, the 17-year-old Nanaimo res...
Sep 03, 2023
'Just non-stop cutting hair:' hundreds turn out for annual Fresh Start in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - People were in line for around an hour before the 9th annual Fresh Start event even began its first back-to-school haircut. Over 200 people were expected throughout Saturday, Sept. 2 at the ...
Sep 02, 2023
One dead after head-on highway collision in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - One person was pronounced dead on scene following a two vehicle incident. Emergency services including Parksville Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance and Oceanside RCMP were called to Hwy. 4A near ...
Sep 02, 2023
One of the warmest Augusts in Nanaimo's history offers little drought relief
NANAIMO - The trend of hot and dry weather continued in August for eastern Vancouver Island.While the final figures for the last official month of summer are still being finalized, Environment Canada ...
Sep 02, 2023
Island highways poised to be extra busy over September long weekend
NANAIMO - Expect delays. An Island mantra attributable to travel by water or land for any given long weekend.While local sailings on both ferry companies are filling up fast, or already full, highways...
Sep 01, 2023
Re-zoning applications being supported to pave way for more family homes in Nanaimo
Editor's Note - An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated re-zoning applications had been "approved". This is incorrect as they must still proceed to public hearing and other steps via Cou...
Sep 01, 2023
Some Nanaimo crossings already cancelled as local ferry companies prep for busy long weekend
NANAIMO - The unofficial end of summer will likely mean some packed ferries to and from Vancouver Island. Not only does the Labour Day long weekend represent the final opportunity for many to get away...
Aug 31, 2023
Unhoused Parksville man charged after two people stabbed
PARKSVILLE - One man is facing charges after two people were stabbed late Monday night.RCMP say on Monday, Aug. 28 around 11:30 p.m., police were called to the 300 block of Island Hwy. West in Parksvi...
Aug 31, 2023
Hwy. 4 to reopen Thursday evening after repeated closures
NANAIMO - For the first time since early June, two-way traffic is set to flow on Hwy. 4 between Port Alberni and Oceanside. Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim, posted to social media on Thu...
Aug 31, 2023