Nanaimo

Fallen trees and rocks forcing closure of Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake

NANAIMO - It's expected to be a while before regular travel will resume along Hwy. 4 between Oceanside and Port Alberni.The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was forced to close the roadwa...

Jun 07, 2023

Local Pride events seen as avenue for safer, more inclusive Nanaimo

NANAIMO - It's a single event through a month-long celebration of inclusivity, however organizers hope it can be the catalyst for permanent change. June is formally recognized as Pride Month in severa...

Daryl Major Jun 07, 2023

Cameron Lake wildfire grows considerably during windy day as campfire ban slated to start

NANAIMO - Another day of gusty winds topping 50 kilometres per hour, clear skies and hot sun as led to considerable growth of a wildfire burning on the central Island.The Cameron Bluffs wildfire, in t...

Jun 06, 2023

Telus announces nearly $12 million investment for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A substantial infrastructure commitment by Telus for the Nanaimo market is part of a sizable province-wide commitment, the telecommunications giant announced. A Tuesday, June 6 news release ...

Jun 06, 2023

UPDATE: Intermittent closures expected along Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake due to growing wildfire

NANAIMO - Wind has helped spur substantial growth to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire in the hills above Cameron Lake. Discovered Sunday, June 4, the suspected human-caused fire has grown to an estimated 1...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2023 Smoke continues to pour out from a wildfire growing near Cameron Lake, which forced closure of Hwy. 4 on Tuesday morning. (submitted photo)

'Let's go:' plans for annual bathtub weekend come into focus

NANAIMO - While a lack of clarity due to the pandemic hampered planning efforts previously, the identity of this year's Bathtub Weekend is crystal clear."Family friendly is what it's all about," Loyal...

101.5 TODAY RADIO Jun 06, 2023

Million dollar grant helping VIU's adult education and ESL programming

NANAIMO - A significant grant is designed to better equip students for in-demand careers. A $3.8 million funding boost from the provincial government will go to a variety of post-secondary institution...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 05, 2023

New wildfires on central Vancouver Island ignited during bone-dry weekend

NANAIMO - Ever-drying conditions are creating ideal terrain for fire starts locally and across Vancouver Island.Smoke was seen billowing from a steep embankment just south of Cameron Lake on Sunday, J...

Jun 05, 2023

Driver arrested after plowing through 5K Foam Fest event in Nanoose Bay

NANAIMO - A pair of alarming incidents took place at a popular event in Nanoose Bay.Oceanside RCMP were called out to the 5K Foam Fest held at Arbutus Meadows Event and Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Ba...

Jun 05, 2023

Island derelict vessel society awaiting government funding to remove 150 vessels from local waters

NANAIMO - John Rowe admits, for now at least, it's hurry up and wait. But he's hoping this summer will see him spend considerable time in the water.Rowe heads up the Dead Boat Disposal Society, which ...

Jun 05, 2023