Nanaimo

Nanaimo Syrians coming together for family back home

NANAIMO - Local Syrians are cooking up some delicious food to raise money for family members still at home, who are now struggling to find housing.Following a major earthquakes last month, two fundrai...

Mar 05, 2023

Swap seeds and gardening tips at Seedy Sunday event

NANAIMO - As the calendar inches closer to spring, it's time to start thinking about what to plant in your garden.Seedy Sunday is back on March 5, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Beban Park Centennia...

Mar 05, 2023

Millions in provincial funds supercharging local government projects

NANAIMO - Local municipal governments are figuring out how best to use millions in provincial funding.The B.C. Government announced approximately $34 million in funding to municipalities from Nanaimo ...

Mar 04, 2023

Woman handed house arrest for theft from Nanaimo church, including pricey espresso machine

NANAIMO - An overnight break-in and theft of numerous valuables from a local church resulted in guilty pleas, house arrest and a restitution bill.Penny Raines, 63, who has a detailed criminal record, ...

Mar 04, 2023

Dump truck rolls on Nanaimo Parkway with fuel and food waste spilling

NANAIMO - A large semi-trailer carrying organic food waste overturned while travelling on the Nanaimo Parkway's southbound lanes. Emergency crews including Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) and paramedics BC ...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 03, 2023

Mark your calendars: Nanaimo's Night Market is back

NANAIMO - Lock it in, the Commercial St. Night Market is coming back.One of downtown Nanaimo's signature and most popular events will run every Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 11 weeks beginn...

Mar 03, 2023

Wounded Warriors Run for mental health support hits close to home

NANAIMO - One of the most successful Wounded Warrior Runs is currently making its way down Vancouver Island.It's the tenth year participants have raised money and support for veterans, first responder...

Mar 03, 2023

New waterfront walkway aims to make Qualicum waterfront more accessible

QUALICUM BEACH - A new viewpoint to the Salish Sea is poised to add to continuing development of the prized waterfront.A $500,000 provincial government grant was recently awarded to the Town of Qualic...

Mar 02, 2023

'The area could really use this kind of development:' new rental building approved by Nanaimo Council

NANAIMO - New rental housing is coming to a vacant lot overlooking the Millstone River near Bowen Park.A development permit at 591 Bradley Street was approved by Council during a meeting on Monday, Fe...

Mar 02, 2023

'People try and beat the ferries:' irresponsible boat operators causing headaches in Nanaimo waters

NANAIMO - Local boaters continue to play an increasingly dangerous game of chicken with BC Ferries vessels.Multiple reports in recent months have surfaced of small pleasure boats attempting to race or...

Mar 02, 2023