Category Archives: Nanaimo

'I just tried to just ride the wave:' Lantzville singer eyeing more performances after Canada's Got Talent
NANAIMO - A Lantzville singer's dream of winning Canada's Got Talent may be over, but he still has plenty on the go. Raymond Salgado received a standing ovation from the judges when he first appeared ...
Jun 01, 2023

Crews continue battle against Sayward fire as smoke eases across central Island
NANAIMO - The skies look a little bluer across the region Wednesday and the outlook a little greener for residents of northern Vancouver Island.Crews from the BC Wildfire Service continue to battle a ...
May 31, 2023

Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race returns to Nanaimo waters
NANAIMO - Boats big and small are readying to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race sees dozens of vessels sail around Vancouver Island, and begins in Nanaimo on S...
May 31, 2023

More routes added for summer sailings out of Duke Point
NANAIMO - BC Ferries is making some moves in order to make travelling from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island a little easier this summer.From June 25 through Sept. 4, one vessel will be re-assign...
May 30, 2023

Coastal cleanup teams to receive $25M in new provincial funding
PARKSVILLE - New funding is set to see more of B.C.'s coastline receive additional attention to remove debris and pollutants.At an event at Rathtrevor Provincial Park on Tuesday, May 30, minister of e...
May 30, 2023

Smoke from wildfire near Sayward blanketing Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - A smoky haze is covering much of Vancouver Island, stemming from an out-of-control wildfire up north. The Newcastle Creek wildfire, about five kilometres west of Sayward, sparked around 1:30...
May 30, 2023

VIDEO: 'Final little tumble' sees Nanaimo woman win famous England cheese rolling event
NANAIMO - Despite being knocked out for around 10 minutes, Delaney Irving describes her last few strides to victory as a "little tumble". The 19-year-old from Nanaimo won the women's race at the annua...
May 30, 2023

Island Health families facing the highest cost of nutritional food in B.C.
NANAIMO - When it comes to the high cost of food negatively impacting households, those in the Island Health region are struggling the most. According to a new report from the BC Centre for Disease Co...
May 30, 2023

Pair of central Island wildfires quickly held by Coastal Fire Centre crews
NANAIMO - Quick reporting and quicker action by local crews have avoided two fire starts from growing much further. BC Wildfire Service crews were alerted to smoke north of the Englishman River, near ...
May 29, 2023

'He had the demons, he had the voices:' Kyle McInnis remembered for lively personality & giving back
NANAIMO - A large crowd filled a north Nanaimo hall where stories were told, laughs were had and tears flowed in honour of a man who made his mark in the community.Kyle Lloyd McInnis died of toxic dru...
May 29, 2023