Nanaimo

Coastal flooding possible this weekend across Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Environment Canada is warning about the risk of coastal flooding this weekend across much of Vancouver Island, issuing a coastal flooding statement Friday afternoon. The weather agency says ...

Jan 02, 2026

New Year's baby second major holiday birth for Nanaimo family

NANAIMO - The first baby born in Nanaimo in 2026 arrived in the early morning hours and was the second child for a local family, and also the second to be born on a significant day. Kira Spencer Sharm...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 02, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP respond to over 80 calls during 'typical' New Year's Eve

NANAIMO - Much like those celebrating the arrival of 2026, local RCMP also made plans for New Year's Eve to make sure everyone does so safely and responsibly. The Nanaimo RCMP responded to around 80 c...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 02, 2026

'Heroes:' owner grateful as strangers help rescue dog from water at Nanaimo's Colliery Dam Park

NANAIMO - Bystanders quickly sprang into action after a large, older dog slipped into the water at Colliery Dam Park on New Year's Day. Around noon on Thursday, Jan. 1, Patricia Madden was walking her...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 02, 2026

Tree chipping fundraisers helping Nanaimo & Oceanside non-profits

NANAIMO - Safely and responsibly dispose of your Christmas tree, while helping out local organizations. Nanaimo Lions Club are hosting their 63rd annual tree chip up on Saturday, Jan. 3 and Sunday, Ja...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 02, 2026

Frigid waters await Parksville polar bear plungers

PARKSVILLE - It's a sure-fire way to cure any hangover from 2025. The Regional District of Nanaimo is hosting their annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1 at Parksville Community Park, with a la...

Kyle Ireland Jan 01, 2026

Swimming, skating and family fun in Nanaimo helping to ring in 2026

NANAIMO - A full day of family activities are planned at Beban Park to help celebrate the New Year.Activate 2026 is hosted by the City of Nanaimo and features a full day of swimming, skating and fun a...

Dec 31, 2025

'I actually took a call about a broken dishwasher:' 911 call takers highlight 2025's most absurd calls

NANAIMO - For most, calling 911 is an emergency last resort for help. For others, it's used to vent largely benign frustrations.Whether it was a big box store refusing the return of an air fryer, a mi...

Dec 31, 2025

Top Story of 2025: Nanaimo Infusion continues to pay dividends

NANAIMO - While other stories may have gotten more views or directly affected more people, none continue to impact the wider community more than three days at the end of April.The Nanaimo Infusion was...

Dec 31, 2025

Housing supports extended as community donations pour in for Nanaimo motel evacuees

NANAIMO - Residents of a south-end motel, largely destroyed by fire, continue to receive support from multiple different places.Around 35 people were left homeless after a Boxing Day fire at the Value...

Dec 30, 2025