Category Archives: Nanaimo
Dine Out Nanaimo encourages islanders to try new dishes and enjoy their old favourites
NANAIMO - It's an opportunity to try some delicious food while also supporting local businesses. The Dine-Out Nanaimo 'Festival for Foodies' takes place from Jan. 20 to Feb. 5 and has over 30 restaura...
Jan 16, 2023
'Anything can be a canvas:' utility box wraps through Nanaimo turning boring to beautiful
NANAIMO - Despite a career in the arts over the last two decades, Amy Pye said seeing a piece of hers in public "never gets old."Pye was one of a handful of artists selected by the City of Nanaimo to ...
Jan 15, 2023
“It gives you a real sense of pride:' North Oyster Fire Rescue launches recruiting drive
NANAIMO - A volunteer fire department serving the rural Yellow Point area hopes a pending recruiting drive will add reinforcements to their ranks.North Oyster Fire Rescue (NOFR) deputy chief Tony Marc...
Jan 14, 2023
Nanaimo's Matthew Wood highly ranked for this year's NHL Entry Draft
NANAIMO - Arguably the most talent player ever to come out of Nanaimo appears destined to be a first round National Hockey League draft pick in late June.Central Scouting's mid-season NHL Entry Draft ...
Jan 13, 2023
Historic international curling tour stops in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Every five years competitive curlers meeting up for a longstanding tradition between competitors in Canada and Scotland. At stake is the prized 120-year-old Strathcona Cup, the oldest...
Jan 13, 2023
Respiratory illnesses leveling off after early season peak
NANAIMO - Following elevated numbers of people sick from seasonal illnesses, the province reported more positive signs following a turbulent early start to flu season.During a Friday, Jan 13 media bri...
Jan 13, 2023
'He was part of Parksville:' beloved community ambassador 'Flying' Phil passes away
PARKSVILLE - By all accounts, there will never be another man quite like "Flying" Phil St. Luke.The long-time Parksville resident and unofficial community ambassador passed away in the early morning h...
Jan 13, 2023
'Not something you want to be listening to all night long:' Nanaimo store using 'Baby Shark' to deter overnight loitering
NANAIMO - A downtown business owner is trying a novel way to keep his storefront safe, secure and clean overnight.Before leaving for the day, NYLA Fresh Thread owner Leon Drzewiecki begins playing the...
Jan 13, 2023
Regular Nanaimo to Tofino-Ucluelet bus service beginning end of January
NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island bus company is filling in some service gaps by offering cross-community routes.Island Express Bus Inc. announced Wednesday, Jan. 12 they were starting service out to Vanco...
Jan 12, 2023
Fire starts at former Nanaimo restaurant deemed nuisance property
NANAIMO - Fire has broken out at the site of a former restaurant. Flames were reported coming from an abandoned building in the 1000 block of Terminal Ave. at St. George St. on Thursday, Jan. 12 just ...
Jan 12, 2023