Nanaimo

North Nanaimo intersection once again highest crash site on Van Isle

NANAIMO - For a second consecutive year a Nanaimo intersection maintained its hold of having the most motor vehicle crashes on Vancouver Island. New ICBC data shows the Island Hwy., Hammond Bay Rd., A...

Jun 29, 2023

Departure Bay Beach hosts Canada Day Bathtub tuneup race

NANAIMO - There will be no shortage of Canada Day festivities in Nanaimo. In addition to all the action at Maffeo Sutton Park, the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is hosting a warm-up Bathtub race on Sa...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 29, 2023

Private members bill aims to increase penalties for attacks against first responders

NANAIMO - Members of the federal NDP are raising the profile of a bill crafted to increase punishments for physical attacks against firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. Introduced by L...

Jun 28, 2023

Search ongoing for stolen German Shepherd puppies from Nanaimo property

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are involved in trying to locate several stolen dogs.Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said ten puppies, each just eight weeks old, were taken from a home in the 300 block of Black Di...

Jun 28, 2023

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