Nanaimo

'It was a big motivation for us:' Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen return after missing 2022 season

NANAIMO - A longstanding local lacrosse team previously on life support has been revived, thanks to a group of its players.The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association officially reinstated the Nanaimo ...

Jan 19, 2023

New classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary caps $3M upgrade to boost capacity

NANAIMO - Upgrades to increase capacity and the number of classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary are complete.Students returned from the winter break to four new classrooms located in the main building at ...

Jan 18, 2023

Nanaimo doctor sparks motivation during National Non Smoking Week

NANAIMO - A local family doctor and smoking cessation specialist is highlighting the importance of butting out. Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smoking Week, headlined by Weedless Wednesday, is a...

Daryl Major Jan 18, 2023

Additional resurfacing approved for Parksville playground

PARKSVILLE - More funds have been allocated to enhance one of the region's most popular playgrounds.Through a $300,000 grant from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and $100,000 of City...

Jan 17, 2023

Boyfriend accused of killing Nanaimo woman, manslaughter charge laid

NANAIMO - A charge of manslaughter has been applied against a man in connection to the death of his girlfriend in Nanaimo in 2021. The BC Prosecution Service confirmed Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, was char...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2023

Nanaimo ranked among lowest in Canada for car insurance premiums

NANAIMO - Local drivers are paying well below average for their annual car insurance.An October 2022 study conducted for ICBC looked at average insurance premiums in 33 communities across the country,...

Jan 17, 2023

Drug consumption site officially deemed a nuisance by Nanaimo Council

NANAIMO - Growing neighbour concerns around a drug consumption site near downtown have seen the City take action. Councillors voted 7-1 in favour of placing a nuisance property designation on 264 Nico...

Daryl Major Jan 17, 2023

Construction beginning on parking & accessibility upgrades at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO - Construction at one of the city's most popular recreational destinations is slated to start this week. Phase one of the Westwood Lake improvement project is beginning, with the goal to impro...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 16, 2023

Salvation Army to tear down aging half of downtown Nanaimo building

NANAIMO - A critical local social service provider is forging ahead with redevelopment plans to expand its busy Nicol St. location. Salvation Army New Hope Centre executive director Jeffrey Baergen sa...

Jan 16, 2023

Provincial government eyeing more housing construction with refreshed approvals process

NANAIMO - Changes to the way required construction permit applications are handled at the provincial level are hoping to have a positive effect on housing supply in B.C.Premier David Eby announced a s...

Jan 16, 2023