Category Archives: Nanaimo
'A big loss for the community:' barn at Yellow Point Farms completely destroyed by fire
NANAIMO - A 100-year-old barn at a popular rural area farm and petting zoo has burned to the ground.The main building at Yellow Point Farms along Yellow Point Rd. near Nanaimo Airport went up in flame...
May 02, 2023
Nanaimo 'Save Old Growth' protestors lose bid to have court case thrown out
NANAIMO - A man and a woman facing various charges for their part in several 'Save Old Growth protests last year will be heading to trial this summer. Howard Gerald Breen, 69, and Melanie Joy Murray, ...
May 02, 2023
Record hot temperatures cap cooler, wetter April in Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Despite some record-breaking temperatures at the 11th hour, the month of April was largely unremarkable meteorologically.A slightly cooler, by one or two degrees, and wetter month graced the...
May 01, 2023
Smile Cookie campaign to help improve new care unit at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - It's a week during the year where a good smile can be extra rewarding. Tim Hortons' annual Smile Cookie campaign kicks off Monday, May 1 for seven full days where proceeds of Smile Cookies s...
May 01, 2023
Mid Island transitions to stage 2 watering restrictions
NANAIMO - As the weather warms, municipalities are adjusting accordingly with seasonal watering restrictions. Stage 2 restrictions come into effect for all Regional District of Nanaimo Water Service A...
Apr 30, 2023
SD 68 aims to launch before and after school pilot program in September
NANAIMO - While a few details still need to be ironed out, School District 68 intends to provide on-site care at two of its schools starting this fall.A pilot project on a cost recovery basis was appr...
Apr 28, 2023
'I just couldn't afford rent:' Nanaimo homeless census draws range of people to downtown event
NANAIMO - Unhoused people in the Nanaimo area met with key service providers as a monumental task attempted to discern roughly how many homeless people reside in the community. A federally funded Poin...
Apr 28, 2023
'What's the answer?:' public safety rally continues calls for change
NANAIMO - Mid Island residents gathered once again to rally in support of improving public safety. About 175 people descended on Diana Krall Plaza in Nanaimo on Thursday, April 27 at noon, another in ...
Apr 27, 2023
Teen accused of pointing fake gun at passing vehicles in Nanaimo
NANAIMO- A significant police presence converged on Departure Bay Rd. following reports somebody was pointing a gun at numerous passing vehicles. Calls to police flooded in on Thursday, April 27 at ab...
Apr 27, 2023
Surprise funding for additional seating at artificial turf field at NDSS
NANAIMO - Creating a long-planned medium sized multi-sport stadium beside Nanaimo District Secondary School is expected to take a significant leap forward next year. Richard Harding, the City of Nanai...
Apr 27, 2023