Nanaimo

Where to pay tribute this Remembrance Day

NANAIMO - Mid-islanders attend their local cenotaphs and legions in strong numbers to pay tribute to military personnel who served and continue serving our country in order to protect the freedoms we ...

Nov 11, 2022

Nanaimo cadets on guard for 24-hour vigil at downtown Cenotaph

NANAIMO - They're standing for those who served and for those who never made it home.Members from Royal Canadian Air Cadets 205 Collishaw Squadron began a planned 24-hour vigil at the Nanaimo Cenotaph...

Nov 10, 2022

'It's an honour:' RDN elects first-ever female board chair

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announced their official Board of Directors this week, which features the first woman to head the Board in RDN history. Electoral Area B Director Vanes...

Nov 10, 2022

VIDEO: Fast-spreading overnight fire guts Parksville Heritage Centre

PARKSVILLE - An overnight fire destroyed the main building at the Heritage Centre in south Parksville, impacting several businesses. Fire rescue crews responded on Wednesday, Nov. 9 just before 9:40 p...

Nov 10, 2022

Passenger-only ferry linking Nanaimo and Vancouver to launch next summer

NANAIMO - An elusive fast-ferry connection linking the downtown cores of Nanaimo and Vancouver is anticipated to set sail next summer.The pending privately funded service orchestrated by a Toronto bas...

Nov 09, 2022

'Future-proof' fibre optic connectivity coming to Nanoose area

NANOOSE BAY - Faster connection speeds for home internet are coming to more remote and rural residents on the central Island.Up to $3.8 million in provincial money, coupled with private company invest...

Nov 09, 2022

Winter shelter opens in Nanaimo as temperature plummets

NANAIMO - With overnight temperatures dipping below the freezing mark, a local seasonal shelter providing comfort for the unhoused has opened its doors.St Peter's Roman Catholic Church on Machleary St...

Nov 09, 2022

Registration opens for Loaves and Fishes Christmas food hamper

NANAIMO - A bit of snow for the mid-Island may have people thinking about the Christmas season already, including Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank personnel. Registration for their 2022 Christmas...

Nov 08, 2022

Nanaimo to host 55+ BC Games in 2025

NANAIMO - Thousands of athletes will be in the Harbour City in 2025 for an event showcasing top senior athletes in the province.Nanaimo's winning bid for the 55+ BC Games compiled by the City and Tour...

Nov 08, 2022

VIDEO: New Nanaimo council sworn-in during official ceremony

NANAIMO - The newly formed Nanaimo city council have officially started their new term.Members were officially sworn in during their Nov. 7. inaugural meeting, which was largely ceremonial. The result...

Nov 08, 2022