Category Archives: Nanaimo
Free public transit announced on mid Island for Saturday's civic election
NANAIMO - Accessibility has been enhanced to help people without a ride of their own to get out and vote.BC Transit announced many local governments around the province decided to provide free transit...
Oct 12, 2022
Accidental deaths among homeless in Nanaimo reach record levels
NANAIMO - New data from the B.C. Coroners Service is highlighting not just how many people are struggling on local streets, but how many are losing their life.According to chief coroner Lisa Lapointe,...
Oct 12, 2022
Second and final advance voting opportunity opens Wednesday
NANAIMO - The second of two advance voting opportunities for upcoming General Local Elections takes place province-wide on Wednesday, Oct. 12.Voters electing local councils and school boards for the n...
Oct 12, 2022
Man sentenced in connection to bizarre assault in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An alarming attack against a man at his home resulted in a sentence of 45 days in jail.Dayton James Anderson, 33, pleaded guilty to assault and was credited for time already served behind ba...
Oct 11, 2022
Driver hits and seriously injures pedestrian in Nanaimo crosswalk
NANAIMO - A woman was hospitalized with serious, non life-threatening injuries after the 25-year-old was hit by an SUV on the weekend on Terminal Ave North.It happened on Sunday, Oct. 9 at about 8:30 ...
Oct 11, 2022
VIDEO: Stubborn fire badly damages building in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A packed warehouse proved to be a challenging venue for Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews to knock down a long-lasting fire.A Selby St. storage facility filled with fireplaces was substantially dama...
Oct 11, 2022
'It's just kind of shocking almost:' Nanaimo server reunited with lost wallet, containing $1,000 cash
NANAIMO - It's proof positive good people still exist.A late-evening shopping trip to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, Sept. 28, for Chelsea Rhynold and her roommate turned into a frantic search for her wallet ...
Oct 10, 2022
Nanaimo SPCA open to the public once again following 2-year pandemic hiatus
NANAIMO - After more than two years of COVID precautions which closed their doors to the public, SPCA branches around B.C. have returned to their regular hours for public access and adoption viewing.T...
Oct 09, 2022
Appetite for car-less Commercial St. minimal among Nanaimo Council candidates
NANAIMO - With plans still ongoing about how best to revitalize downtown through upgrades to Commercial St. and Terminal Ave., the desire to remove cars from certain areas appears mixed.Of the 29 resp...
Oct 07, 2022
Parksville Beach Festival Society tops $1 million donation mark
PARKSVILLE - During a time when non-profits need a boost more than ever, much-needed cash injections gave reps from nearly 30 valued local service providers reasons to smile. Thursday, Oct. 6 was cheq...
Oct 07, 2022