Nanaimo

Dump truck rolls on Nanaimo Parkway with fuel and food waste spilling

NANAIMO - A large semi-trailer carrying organic food waste overturned while travelling on the Nanaimo Parkway's southbound lanes. Emergency crews including Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) and paramedics BC ...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 03, 2023

Mark your calendars: Nanaimo's Night Market is back

NANAIMO - Lock it in, the Commercial St. Night Market is coming back.One of downtown Nanaimo's signature and most popular events will run every Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 11 weeks beginn...

Mar 03, 2023

Wounded Warriors Run for mental health support hits close to home

NANAIMO - One of the most successful Wounded Warrior Runs is currently making its way down Vancouver Island.It's the tenth year participants have raised money and support for veterans, first responder...

Mar 03, 2023

New waterfront walkway aims to make Qualicum waterfront more accessible

QUALICUM BEACH - A new viewpoint to the Salish Sea is poised to add to continuing development of the prized waterfront.A $500,000 provincial government grant was recently awarded to the Town of Qualic...

Mar 02, 2023

'The area could really use this kind of development:' new rental building approved by Nanaimo Council

NANAIMO - New rental housing is coming to a vacant lot overlooking the Millstone River near Bowen Park.A development permit at 591 Bradley Street was approved by Council during a meeting on Monday, Fe...

Mar 02, 2023

'People try and beat the ferries:' irresponsible boat operators causing headaches in Nanaimo waters

NANAIMO - Local boaters continue to play an increasingly dangerous game of chicken with BC Ferries vessels.Multiple reports in recent months have surfaced of small pleasure boats attempting to race or...

Mar 02, 2023

Bail denied to co-accused in fatal stabbing attack at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge swiftly rejected a bail application by one of two men charged with manslaughter in the shocking death of a man with special needs.Mark Jayden Harrison, 19, waved to ...

Mar 02, 2023

'Coming in like a lion:' cooler start to March expected after chilly end to February

NANAIMO - While February was a dryer than usual month for the Harbour City, but what we lacked in precipitation we made up for in cold weather.Environment Canada meteorologist Trevor Smith said the av...

Mar 01, 2023

Witnesses sought after pedestrian seriously injured in late night crash

NANAIMO - A woman remains in hospital in serious condition after a late-night motor vehicle incident. First responders were called to the Mostar Rd./Rutherford Rd. and the Old Island Hwy. intersection...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 01, 2023

Beban Park access & Bowen Rd. lane closures result from converging City projects

NANAIMO - Access to Beban Park and travel along Bowen Rd. are scheduled to be interrupted over the coming weeks to make space for infrastructure upgrades.Both the Midtown Gateway Project and Midtown W...

Mar 01, 2023