Category Archives: Nanaimo
City councillors examine several potential big ticket infrastructure projects
NANAIMO - A broad overview of large projects, including essential works, offers a glimpse into substantial City-led initiatives in the coming years. During a special finance and audit committee meetin...
Mar 31, 2023
VIDEO: Motorhome destroyed by fire near downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - No reported injuries but a potential case of arson with a fire destroying a motorhome.Flames broke out in the 600 block of Albert St., near Superette Foods, around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Ma...
Mar 30, 2023
'We hear the community:' school board scraps displacement of Gabriola Island students
NANAIMO - Addressing mounting capacity crunch issues at Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) won't involve busing Gabriola Island students away.Following a month-long consultation process, Nanaimo...
Mar 30, 2023
VIDEO: Specialized gun & gang enforcement unit tackles growing Nanaimo challenges
NANAIMO - Following a string of high-profile and violent incidents, local Mounties teamed up with a uniquely trained unit over the weekend. Eight members from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement U...
Mar 30, 2023
Generals discharge Predators to open VIJHL Final
PARKSVILLE - A dominant performance for the Oceanside Generals featured timely scoring and constant physical play to open the VIJHL Final Wednesday night in front of a packed house in Parksville.Six d...
Mar 29, 2023
Early morning fire at Nanoose Bay home claims a life
NANOOSE BAY - One person has died after a home caught fire early Wednesday morning. Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department had multiple vehicles on the scene around 5:00 a.m. to a home in the 2200 bloc...
Mar 29, 2023
'He was laughing throughout:' driver captured going 131 km/h through closed Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A disturbing case of reckless driving unfolded on a closed section of the Nanaimo Parkway overnight, according to police. It happened on Wednesday, March 29 at about 12:35 a.m. on the highwa...
Mar 29, 2023
Oceanside Generals entering second straight VIJHL Final with 'unfinished business'
PARKSVILLE - It's familiar territory for a team which competed for a Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League championship more than a decade ago. However there remains a sense of what could have been af...
Mar 29, 2023
Nearly 3,500 calls for service for Nanaimo's community safety officers in first 5 months
NANAIMO - Tasked with supporting downtown Nanaimo businesses, residents and the homeless community, a specialized municipally funded safety unit has had their hands full.Twelve community safety office...
Mar 28, 2023
'There were three huge bangs:' concerns raised after repeated Nanaimo encampment fires
NANAIMO- Multiple propane tanks exploded during a fire at a small encampment in an area popular with the local homeless population. It happened Tuesday, March 28 at about 10:15 a.m. at a tent position...
Mar 28, 2023