Category Archives: Nanaimo
Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year...
Sep 30, 2024
Tour de Rock rolling into Nanaimo as annual cancer fundraising ride continues
NANAIMO - Drivers on the mid-Island can expect a few delays Sunday, for a good cause.The annual Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 29, making several stops throughout the city in supp...
Sep 29, 2024
Development permit approved for second building in north-end Nanaimo apartment complex
NANAIMO - The second and final phase of a substantial housing development in the city's north end just received approval for a development permit for the second time. The proposal is for an 86-unit, s...
Sep 28, 2024
'Now the hard work actually begins:' Nanaimo advocates cautiously optimistic on new NRGH tower pledge
NANAIMO - Those leading loud calls for improved primary healthcare options on the central Island are maintaining a measured reaction to a recent campaign promise. BC NDP leader David Eby, on Thursday,...
Sep 27, 2024
Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates tackle healthcare, drug toxicity and representation issues
PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front of...
Sep 27, 2024
Vancouver Island Pinball Expo lighting up Cedar this weekend
NANAIMO - Pinball pros and lovers of retro arcade games are warming up their flipper fingers for a weekend of pinball action south of Nanaimo. The Vancouver Island Pinball Expo (VIPE) is back for a se...
Sep 27, 2024
New patient tower at NRGH promised by BC NDP, if re-elected in October
NANAIMO - The BC NDP are making a major election commitment to residents on the central and north Island.NDP leader David Eby, during an appearance at a campaign event in Nanaimo on Thursday, Sept. 26...
Sep 26, 2024
BC Hydro reminds customers to be prepared with storm season approaching
NANAIMO - Despite extensive prep work through the warmer months, worsening winter weather still increases the chance of serious power outages, according to the province's Crown utility.Vegetation mana...
Sep 26, 2024
Fatal Nanaimo workplace incident under investigation
NANAIMO - One person died following an accident at a central Nanaimo job site. The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) confirmed the death after multiple emergency response crews responded to a construction pr...
Sep 26, 2024
'It's really special:' Nanaimo's Olympic gold medallist returns home
NANAIMO - He might live and train in B.C.'s interior now, but Ethan Katzberg got a raucous hometown welcome back to the Harbour City. Canada's first ever gold medallist in the men's hammer throw event...
Sep 26, 2024