Nanaimo

'Never thought I'd be one of those riders:' 2023 Tour de Rock riders officially unveiled

NANAIMO - The Tour de Rock peloton might be months from rolling down Island, but training is well underway.The 19 riders who make up this year's group were formally announced on Friday, May 12, includ...

May 12, 2023

Vicious assault in downtown Nanaimo leaves victim with life-threatening injuries, police seek witnesses

NANAIMO - Local police are asking for witnesses or video footage following what they are calling a "vicious" assault involving a weapon which left one man with serious life-threatening injuries.Nanaim...

May 12, 2023

Mountie & suspect injured during incident at RCMP parking lot in Duncan

DUNCAN - A suspect driver was shot after allegedly ramming his vehicle into a North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP vehicle.An officer was doing a police vehicle check at the time when they were hit on Friday, M...

May 12, 2023

Nanaimo water park taps to turn on early

NANAIMO - This spring heatwave prompted City park's staff to open three of its four water parks early. As of Saturday, May 13, the taps will be turned on at Departure Bay Kiwanis Park, Harewood Centen...

Alex Rawnsley May 12, 2023

New air ambulance ordered for Parksville after half-billion dollar investment by B.C. government

PARKSVILLE - The air ambulance fleet in B.C. is getting a major upgrade. Ascent Helicopters out of Parksville was awarded a contract worth $544.4 million for six new air ambulances ordered by the prov...

May 12, 2023

Vancouver Canucks training camp to be held in Victoria

VICTORIA - Canucks fans on Vancouver Island will have an easier time getting a glimpse of next season's team.The Vancouver Canucks announced its 2023 training camp will be held in Victoria from Thursd...

May 11, 2023

Lantzville's Salgado through to Canada's Got Talent final

NANAIMO - He came, he sang and he is conquering.Raymond Salgado, a singer from Lantzville, will move onto the Canada's Got Talent final after audience votes pushed him through from a well-received sem...

May 11, 2023

Stretch of Little Qualicum River protected under Nature Trust of B.C.

QUALICUM BEACH - A prized section of land adjacent to a local waterway is set to be protected and preserved forever.The Nature Trust of B.C. purchased 15 hectares along Little Qualicum River, using gr...

May 11, 2023

'Dealing with the issues of isolation and loneliness:' Men's Sheds group taking form in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A local father and son duo are organizing a group for men who want to hang out, socialize, and improve their mental health. Kenn Hample and his son are in the process of bringing a Men's She...

Alex Rawnsley May 10, 2023

VIDEO: Enhanced BC Ferries bridge crew training simulator opens in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An unassuming basement at BC Ferries Departure Bay terminal is helping to better prepare mariners for real-world experience.A completely renovated facility featuring a pair of rooms resembli...

May 10, 2023