Nanaimo

'Its far exceeded my expectations:' Tom Harris Charity Classic makes significant impact

NANAIMO - A golf tournament continuing the work of a late philanthropic Nanaimo business legend has taken on a life of its own, morphing into an enormously successful fundraiser. The fourth annual Tom...

Daryl Major Jun 23, 2023

'Dead people can't recover:' Aubrey's Run to End Toxic Drug Deaths stops in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A mother who lost her son to illicit toxic drugs is turning her grief and pain into action. Jessica Michalofsky is running across the province to raise awareness and support for safe supply....

Jun 22, 2023

Traditional welcome pole unveiled outside brand new Nanaimo Fire Station 1

NANAIMO - The City's newest fire station and emergency operations centre is officially open and welcomed with a piece of traditional First Nations art.Snuneymuxw First Nation carver Noel Brown present...

Jun 22, 2023

Big donation supports Nanaimo food security program

NANAIMO - A crucial summer program bolstering local food security has received a big shot in the arm.A $10,000 donation from Woodgrove Chrysler was matched by Island Savings to tally $20,000 in cash f...

Jun 22, 2023

Nanaimo Women of Influence awards to 'shine a spotlight' on diversity, inclusion and community

NANAIMO - A celebration of women, gender diverse, non-binary and two-spirited individuals is coming to the Harbour City.The inaugural Women of Influence Nanaimo (WIN) awards gala is set for Feb. 7, 20...

Jun 22, 2023

RCMP seek woman accused of armed home robbery north of Qualicum Beach

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP are looking for a woman allegedly involved in a serious home invasion last year who's no longer residing at a Lower Mainland recovery house. Teresa Marie Evenson, 36, was l...

Ian Holmes Jun 22, 2023

Commercial St. Night Market returns to Nanaimo's downtown core

NANAIMO - One of the city's most beloved downtown events is back for another season.The Commercial St. Night Market opens its 2023 season on Thursday, June 22, running every Thursday between 5 p.m. an...

Jun 22, 2023

'Give them the opportunity to come home:' housing partnership bolstered between province & SFN

NANAIMO - "We have members that live in the States, a big number of our membership live down in the Seattle area, Vancouver, Victoria - we're going to give them the opportunity to come home now."Snune...

Jun 21, 2023

Average temperature but drier than usual weather caps off spring for the mid-Island

NANAIMO - Despite some hot days which broke daily temperature records and recorded Nanaimo's hottest May ever, spring for the mid-Island saw average temperatures overall. Meteorologist with Environmen...

Jun 21, 2023

Anglers fined a combined $17K for fishing violations east of Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - Illegal bottom fishing and lying about their catch resulted in hefty fines following an expedition last year near Galiano Island.In May, guilty pleas were entered to numerous fisheries vio...

Jun 21, 2023