Nanaimo

November unusually chilly and dry across Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - Another month of record-setting weather for the mid-Island.While it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who was in Nanaimo in November, it was an unusually dry and cold month, especially ...

Dec 03, 2022

Toy store owner retiring after 30 years serving multiple generations of Nanaimo residents

NANAIMO - It's the end of nearly 30 years in the Harbour City and three generations of business in kids toys and education.Carolyn Kool will close the doors of "Kool & Child" on Bowen Rd., on Chri...

Dec 02, 2022

'We've heard nothing:' Gabriola Island first responders in the dark on restoration of 911 & phone services

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A permanent fix for thousands without phone, cell or internet service may be upwards of a month away.Services dropped on Gabriola Island on Tuesday, Nov. 29 when a communications lin...

Dec 02, 2022

New, enhanced overdose prevention site announced for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A new formal site for the safe injection, and inhalation, of illicit drugs is coming to Nanaimo.The harm reduction facility will operate in downtown Nanaimo at 250 Albert St., located on the...

Dec 02, 2022

Heater believed responsible for central Nanaimo house fire

NANAIMO - One person was taken to hospital for smoke inhilation after a dinner hour fire. Fire Rescue crews were called out to a home in the 2700 block of 105th St. just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec...

Daryl Major Dec 02, 2022

Parksville toy drive breaks donation records

PARKSVILLE - A record-setting year for the 14th annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive.Records for most toys donated in the last three years and the largest monetary donations of all time were counted for 2022...

Dec 01, 2022

Another snowfall warning issued for Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - Here we go again. Environment Canada has issued the second snowfall warning in a week for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo and communities throughout Oceanside. Forecasters are ca...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 01, 2022

Over 40 charges laid against alleged drug traffickers tied to Nanaimo Hells Angels chapter

NANAIMO - A long list of drug and weapon charges have been laid against against four men, which includes Nanaimo Hells Angels members, following a lengthy police investigation.A Combined Forces Specia...

Dec 01, 2022

Communication lines zapped on Gabriola Island following Tuesday snow storm

GABRIOLA ISLAND - Communication remains vastly reduced on Gabriola Island following Tuesday's wintry storm.The severing of a main communication line between Mudge Island and Vancouver Island has seen ...

Dec 01, 2022

'Lucky and quite timely:' Oceanside Mountie finds man lying on Hwy. 19A after being hit by car

PARKSVILLE - A local man remains in hospital in critical condition following a late night accident.The 48-year-old pedestrian was found seriously injured and lying on Hwy. 19A, near Plummer Rd. around...

Dec 01, 2022