Nanaimo

Campaigning portion of 2022 civic election well underway

BRITISH COLUMBIA - The campaign period for the October civic election is now in progress.Andrews Watson with Elections B.C. said that means that expense limits are now in effect. "For candidates and t...

Sep 23, 2022

B.C. seniors have lowest financial support in Canada, says advocate

VICTORIA - A new report says seniors in B.C. are having a harder time getting by than seniors in other parts of Canada. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie said British Columbia ranks last among Canada'...

Sep 22, 2022

Quick-moving fire causes significant damage to downtown Parksville office building

PARKSVILLE - A suspicious early morning caused major damage to a two-storey multi-unit business centre in the heart of Parksville's downtown core.First responders first got the call on Thursday, Sept....

Sep 22, 2022

Nanaimo candidates to meet and greet with voters ahead of upcoming municipal election

NANAIMO - An informal Meet the Candidates Night established by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce aims to help voters learn more about who our next governors will be.The Nanaimo Chamber is hostin...

Sep 22, 2022

Power outage affects thousands after delivery truck hits hydro pole south of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Nearly three thousand BC Hydro customers are without power following a motor vehicle incident south of Nanaimo.A delivery truck reportedly hit a hydro pole on the Trans Canada Hwy in the Mor...

Sep 21, 2022

Fall COVID booster program starts province-wide

NANAIMO - Public health clinics and pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots with cold and flu season around the corner.Formal public health clinics launched in communities across Vancouver ...

Sep 21, 2022

Notorious south Nanaimo home declared nuisance property

NANAIMO - A property despised by neighbours is now officially a nuisance property, giving City officials the ability to fine its owners if problems persist. The designation for 52 Athletic St. was end...

Sep 21, 2022

Accused Maffeo Sutton park murderer remains locked up as case proceeds

NANAIMO - A man charged with second degree murder following a disturbing stabbing attack on Nanaimo's waterfront will remain in custody indefinitely. Mark Jayden Harrison, 19, had his case put over on...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 21, 2022

Man arrested after firing BB gun at Nanaimo police officers

NANAIMO - One man is in custody after firing a BB gun at several Mounties, injuring one of them and damaging multiple police cruisers in Nanaimo's north end.Daniel John Mcclintock, 35, is facing sever...

Sep 20, 2022

'Level of engineering is phenomenal:' NRGH ICU construction well underway during latest Smile Cookie campaign

NANAIMO - Put the diet on pause for a good cause, it's Smile Cookie week at participating Tim Hortons locations.For those in Nanaimo, the tasty treats will help raise funds for the Nanaimo and Distric...

Sep 20, 2022