Category Archives: Nanaimo
Heat to blast mid Island not expected to last: Environment Canada
NANAIMO - A forecaster isn't anticipating a brief heatwave is a sign we're in for a long, hot summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor said South Coast temperatures are slated to rise wi...
Jun 18, 2024
Downtown Nanaimo's Italian Fountain operating after three years behind fences
NANAIMO - After more than three years dormant and behind wire fencing, a popular landmark in the city's downtown has returned in all its glory.The Italian Fountain along Terminal Ave. by Port Place Sh...
Jun 17, 2024
Some residents poised to return to Nanaimo supportive housing facility following fire
NANAIMO - A day after a key south Nanaimo social housing complex was fully evacuated due to a fire, some residents are expected to move back in shortly. Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to a structure fi...
Jun 17, 2024
'Establish a rapport with them:' front line relationships key in recent arrest of Nanaimo violent offender
NANAIMO - Relationships developed between local Mounties and those in and out of the local crime scene are responsible for the arrest of a prolific violent offender.Officers from the Special Investiga...
Jun 17, 2024
Parksville vet clinic providing free and low-cost care for furry friends in need
PARKSVILLE - Low-cost veterinarian services are now available in Oceanside for those struggling to find the funds. Parksville-based Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services, located inside Wembley Mall (8...
Jun 17, 2024
'It feels like home:' new Nanaimo cricket pitch making league debut
NANAIMO - After many years of the sport being on life support in the Harbour City, cricket is officially making a comeback.A newly-installed pitch at Beban Park will be officially unveiled ahead of a ...
Jun 16, 2024
Island community fly-bys being planned ahead of final flight for Hawaii Mars
PORT ALBERNI - Last minute preparations are being made to the famous Hawaii Mars water bomber ahead of it's final flight.The aircraft which was a fixture of wildfire fighting and management across Nor...
Jun 15, 2024
Legendary car show to draw 550 vehicles and thousands of people to downtown Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Car buffs will be in heaven scanning the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach on Father's Day. The Seaside Cruizers Car Club annual Father's Day Show & Shine happens Sunday, June 16...
Jun 15, 2024
Powerful victim impact statement made during sentencing of Nanaimo sex offender
NANAIMO - A victim who long suffered in silence made an impassioned address to the court as she stood just a few feet away from her abuser. Sentencing arguments in B.C Supreme Court in Nanaimo for Cra...
Jun 14, 2024
'I'm making a pledge of $50,000:' wife's cancer death inspires Nanaimo man to give
NANAIMO - He had not ridden a bike since last century, now he's donating tens of thousands toward cancer research. Overlooking the manicured garden designed by his late wife who succumbed to cancer, K...
Jun 14, 2024