Category Archives: Nanaimo
Detour established around Cameron Lake wildfire & Hwy. 4 closure
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island's east and west are connected once more.The provincial government say they've established a detour route between Port Alberni and eastern Vancouver Island, via Lake Cowichan...
Jun 07, 2023
Single vehicle crash claims life of Nanaimo man
NANAIMO -A man was pronounced dead on scene after the truck he was driving went off-road and hit a tree in the rural Extension area south of Nanaimo.The crash was reported on Tuesday, June 6 at about ...
Jun 07, 2023
Smoke visible across Nanaimo after fire at Chase River waste collection site
NANAIMO - No one was injured but fire crews were on scene all night and into the morning following a large warehouse fire in Chase River Tuesday evening.Shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, emerge...
Jun 07, 2023
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jun 05, 2023