Nanaimo

SUV splits BC Hydro pole in crash along Nanaimo's East Wellington Rd.

NANAIMO - A driver luckily avoided more serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash.Calls to 911 came on Thursday, Jan. 26 just after 12 p.m. as a grey SUV lost control while travelling eastboun...

Jan 26, 2023

'We're really pleased with the progress:' Nanaimo fast ferry proponent ramps up for summer launch

NANAIMO - Preparations by the operator of a pending fast-ferry service linking the downtown cores of Nanaimo and Vancouver are in full throttle mode behind the scenes. Slated to launch this summer at ...

Daryl Major Jan 26, 2023

Booming early ticket sales boost 2023 VI Music Fest's plans

NANAIMO - With other festivals dropping off the summer events calendar, preparations continue for the 2022 Vancouver Island Music Fest.Organizers of the annual festival held in the Comox Valley say th...

Jan 25, 2023

Squatters believed responsible for stubborn fire at vacant downtown Nanaimo building

NANAIMO - Crews managed to snuff out a fire inside a dormant and presumed vacant medical building. The fire was reported to Nanaimo Fire Rescue on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 11:25 a.m. at the former Caledo...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 25, 2023

Accused murderer ordered to stand trial for death of ex-boyfriend in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court trial is expected in the case of a local woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend.A provincial court judge ordered Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, to stand trial following a...

Jan 25, 2023

'It may come in spurts:' gas prices forecast to continue upward trend for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A spike in prices at the pump may be just the beginning for mid-Island residents. A litre of regular gasoline in Nanaimo jumped from the mid-150 cents per litre to the high 160's within the ...

Daryl Major Jan 25, 2023

Nanaimo RCMP working 'around the clock' on fatal stabbing investigation, asking for public's help

NANAIMO - Police are looking for additional witnesses who haven't already come forward following a fatal Sunday evening stabbing. An unidentified man was stabbed in the parking lot of Port Place Shopp...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 24, 2023

Federal NDP leader pushes for action on struggling healthcare system

QUALICUM BEACH - Jagmeet Singh said he's heard loud and clear the region's healthcare system is failing.The federal NDP leader stopped in Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 24 for a roundtable with local...

Jan 24, 2023

New truck makes Lantzville Fire Rescue more agile amid increasing call-outs

LANTZVILLE - A smaller, more agile and flexible vehicle is now in service for Lantzville Fire Rescue. The department recently welcomed a brand new 2022 mini pumper truck into its fleet, replacing an o...

Daryl Major Jan 24, 2023

Construction to begin on new washroom & storage facility for improved Nanoose Bay park

NANOOSE BAY- A once neglected park now outfitted with several new sports courts will have additional features in the months ahead.Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors recently approved a $6...

Jan 23, 2023