Category Archives: Nanaimo
Mountie & suspect injured during incident at RCMP parking lot in Duncan
DUNCAN - A suspect driver was shot after allegedly ramming his vehicle into a North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP vehicle.An officer was doing a police vehicle check at the time when they were hit on Friday, M...
May 12, 2023
Nanaimo water park taps to turn on early
NANAIMO - This spring heatwave prompted City park's staff to open three of its four water parks early. As of Saturday, May 13, the taps will be turned on at Departure Bay Kiwanis Park, Harewood Centen...
May 12, 2023
New air ambulance ordered for Parksville after half-billion dollar investment by B.C. government
PARKSVILLE - The air ambulance fleet in B.C. is getting a major upgrade. Ascent Helicopters out of Parksville was awarded a contract worth $544.4 million for six new air ambulances ordered by the prov...
May 12, 2023
Vancouver Canucks training camp to be held in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canucks fans on Vancouver Island will have an easier time getting a glimpse of next season's team.The Vancouver Canucks announced its 2023 training camp will be held in Victoria from Thursd...
May 11, 2023
Lantzville's Salgado through to Canada's Got Talent final
NANAIMO - He came, he sang and he is conquering.Raymond Salgado, a singer from Lantzville, will move onto the Canada's Got Talent final after audience votes pushed him through from a well-received sem...
May 11, 2023
Stretch of Little Qualicum River protected under Nature Trust of B.C.
QUALICUM BEACH - A prized section of land adjacent to a local waterway is set to be protected and preserved forever.The Nature Trust of B.C. purchased 15 hectares along Little Qualicum River, using gr...
May 11, 2023
'Dealing with the issues of isolation and loneliness:' Men's Sheds group taking form in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A local father and son duo are organizing a group for men who want to hang out, socialize, and improve their mental health. Kenn Hample and his son are in the process of bringing a Men's She...
May 10, 2023
VIDEO: Enhanced BC Ferries bridge crew training simulator opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An unassuming basement at BC Ferries Departure Bay terminal is helping to better prepare mariners for real-world experience.A completely renovated facility featuring a pair of rooms resembli...
May 10, 2023
VIDEO: Lantzville singer 'smashed it' during Canada's Got Talent semi-final
NANAIMO - It's poised to be a nervous wait for a local singer as votes are counted.Lantzville's Raymond Salgado performed on the Tuesday, May 9 episode of Canada's Got Talent, the show's semi-final ro...
May 10, 2023
Handful of problem bears keeping frustrated Nanaimo conservation officers busy
NANAIMO - A seemingly endless line of human-bear interactions spawned by improperly stored garbage is frustrating local conservation officers. At least five bears have been spotted making regular, rec...
May 10, 2023