Nanaimo

Boaters rescued from Nanaimo's Diver Lake after sailboat capsizes

NANAIMO - A couple were caught by gusty winds and sent into the water during a morning sail around Diver Lake.A 911 call came in from a nearby fisherman, Trevor Shaw, around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jul...

Jul 04, 2023

Last call for property tax payment before fines kick in

NANAIMO - Deadline day has arrived to pay 2023 property taxes without being hit with a fine. Municipal property taxes in the province are due by the end of day on Tuesday, July 4, including those with...

Daryl Major Jul 04, 2023

Camp experiences building 'confidence, cooperation, and resiliency' in Oceanside kids

PARKSVILLE - It's a lofty goal, but a crucial one for many families in the Oceanside region.The Society for Organized Services (SOS), which serves hundreds of families across School District 69, are l...

Jul 03, 2023

Island bumped up to drought level four ahead of typically driest months

NANAIMO - Rapid melt, bone dry weather and unseasonably hot temperatures have combined to send the Island region into essentially uncharted territory.The B.C ministry of forests' water management bran...

Jul 02, 2023

Canada Day on the Mid-Island: where to go and what's going on?

NANAIMO - Plenty of celebrations for Canada's 156th birthday are planned across the region.Those in Nanaimo are encouraged down to Maffeo Sutton Park for a full day of festivities between 11 a.m. and ...

Jul 01, 2023

Man sentenced for attacks against woman at Nanaimo townhouse, faces manslaughter trial

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sternly rejected the testimony of a man convicted of beating up a woman who once considered him a close friend. Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, received 18 months in jail ...

Jun 30, 2023

New Harewood bike skills park opens in time for summer season

NANAIMO - Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, a new feature is available at the already well-stocked Harewood Centennial Park. A brand new mountain bike skills park was officially opened on ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 30, 2023

Expect increased RCMP check stops over Canada Day long weekend

NANAIMO - If you plan on hitting the road this Canada Day long weekend, ICBC and the RCMP want to make sure you're doing it in a safe and sober way.The two organizations are teaming up for their Count...

Jun 30, 2023

BC Ferries hopeful for no cancellations for Nanaimo area travellers

NANAIMO - While reduced service is hampering the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this long weekend, BC Ferries is hopeful it can stick to its existing schedule elsewhere, including service in and out of N...

Jun 29, 2023

Serious injury avoided after man was pinned by own vehicle in north Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle unexpectedly rolled down his driveway and across the street where he was temporarily pinned. Emergency crews responded to McGirr Rd. near Icarus...

Jun 29, 2023