Category Archives: Nanaimo
Wind cancels debut sailing of new Nanaimo-Vancouver fast ferry, what travellers can expect once on board
NANAIMO - After years of planning and preparations, a new fast-ferry connection between the Harbour City and Lower Mainland is officially underway, albeit a little delayed.Hullo's inaugural sailing wa...
Aug 14, 2023
Elite swimmers set to make a big splash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The top swimmers from around the province will be in Nanaimo this week, for the 65th annual provincial championship meet, put on by the BC Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA).Provincial swim...
Aug 13, 2023
'It's really fun for everybody:' Minetown Day in Lantzville focuses on family affordability
LANTZVILLE - A unique, community-driven celebration of Lantzville will draw large crowds to the village core.The annual Minetown Day festivities happen on Saturday, Aug. 12, with most activities takin...
Aug 12, 2023
'It could be a really good show': popular meteor shower expected to light-up sky
NANAIMO - Conditions are ideal for what could be highly visible dazzling streaks zipping across the night sky. The annual Perseids meteor display peaks this weekend overnight Saturday going into Sunda...
Aug 11, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP searching for accused violent offender
NANAIMO - A man accused of attempting to assault people with a baseball bat and threatening to kill them is wanted by local Mounties.Raymond Erling Ahlstrom, 59, is accused of threatening two people w...
Aug 11, 2023
Annual Coombs Fair focuses on country roots, family fun
COOMBS - A small-town fair near Parksville is punching above its weight class.In excess of 2,000 attendees are expected each day for the Coombs Fair, which has been running for well over 100 years, sa...
Aug 11, 2023
'There is greatness in all of us:' former ward of the court wrapping nationwide bike ride in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A former local man, raised as a ward of the court, has biked across almost all of Canada in a journey of self-discovery, mental and physical health, and working towards a better future. Fort...
Aug 11, 2023
Approaching heat wave triggers calls for caution across Island and interior regions
NANAIMO - While forecasters don't expect records set in the 2021 heat dome event to be even remotely threatened, a strong ridge of high pressure making its way to B.C. is still concerning. Temperature...
Aug 10, 2023
Rain and wind events 'impacts us significantly': crews on Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake
NANAIMO - Vehicles are flowing again on the regular schedule along Hwy. 4, however there remains no firm timeline of when the lone central Island link to the west coast will be fully restored.Overnigh...
Aug 10, 2023
Nanaimo Fringe Festival ready to kick-off for 2023
NANAIMO - It's the time of the year when the mid-Island gets a little festive, as the Nanaimo Fringe Festival is back for its 13th year. Modelled after the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which first starte...
Aug 10, 2023