Nanaimo

Weather cancels multiple sailings between Nanaimo & Vancouver

NANAIMO - Adverse weather conditions wiped out the Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route on Monday, Nov. 7.BC Ferries cancelled multiple early day sailings aboard the Queen of Cowichan and Queen of Oak Ba...

Nov 07, 2022

Snowfall warning calls for more snow & changing driving conditions

NANAIMO - An overnight skiff of snow has arrived with the promise of more to come.Some light flurries in the Nanaimo region occurred overnight Monday, Nov. 7 with Environment Canada calling for upward...

Nov 07, 2022

Nanaimo man pleads guilty to reporting fake school shootings to 911, legally changes name after incident

NANAIMO - False 911 calls claiming shooting victims at NDSS and Fairview Elementary School resulted in a guilty plea.An upcoming trial was promptly cancelled for the offender, formally known as Aaron ...

Nov 07, 2022

Popular City of Nanaimo tree program approaches 4,000 vouchers

NANAIMO - A program providing steeply discounted trees appears to be a good fit for people in Nanaimo.The City's five-year-old Tree Voucher Program resulted in more than 3,500 vouchers issued, accordi...

Nov 06, 2022

'It's a great spot to come see the Chum:' Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts fundraiser

NANAIMO - You can see mature Salmon make their return to a Nanaimo River side channel, while providing much needed donations to a valued non-profit organization.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts its Spawni...

Nov 05, 2022

Hydro crews continue work restoring power for thousands across central Island region

NANAIMO - BC Hydro crews are making steady progress turning the lights on for thousands still feeling the effects of a strong wind storm.Gusts upwards of 90 kilometres per hour shut the lights off sho...

Nov 05, 2022

Massive power outage knocks lights out for over 40,000 homes in Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - A strong wind storm has knocked out power to a considerable portion of the region. Lights went dark shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 as a result of strong winds from a storm system ...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 04, 2022

'It's time:' Midland Tools to shut down after over 40 years as Nanaimo institution

NANAIMO - A staple of the community is undergoing a major transition.Tony Wright, owner of Midland Tools on Terminal Ave. at Townsite Rd. is stepping away from the business by the end of the year.Wrig...

Nov 04, 2022

Island Hydro crews taking steps to reduce frequency, duration of power outages

NANAIMO - A rapid shift from summertime drought to fall's parade of storms is highlighting the need to be prepared for extreme weather and power outages.A handful of calls to 911 reporting BC Hydro li...

Nov 04, 2022

Cat thrown from moving car in Nanaimo survives & thrives in new fur-ever home

NANAIMO - A disgusting and despicable act has resulted in a happy ending for a kitty who deserved better.Merlot, a 16-year-old cat, was rushed to the Nanaimo and District SPCA branch on Aug. 23 after ...

Nov 04, 2022