Category Archives: Nanaimo
Burned fence panels at Nanaimo home prompting arson investigation
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are trying to identify an individual who may have tried to ignite a residential fence. Police were alerted by a resident in the 1600 block of Mallard Dr., near Northfield Rd. ...
Dec 22, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: High Nanaimo turnout, vote splits and familiar candidates make for unique election
NANAIMO - The highest voter turnout locally in a decade saw mixed results for voters on the mid-Island in the spring, as one main riding flipped while another stayed the course.Voters in Nanaimo-Ladys...
Dec 22, 2025
Multiple Nanaimo-Vancouver BC Ferries sailings cancelled due to high winds
NANAIMO - A pre-Christmas wind storm is causing havoc for those looking to get where they need to be for the holidays.Strong winds forecasted by Environment Canada has prompted BC Ferries to cancel mu...
Dec 22, 2025
'Radical hospitality' inspiring free Christmas Eve community meal in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A free, hot, home-cooked meal is being offered for those who need it this holiday season. St. Paul's Anglican Church, in partnership with the Nanaimo 7-10 Club, are hosting a free traditiona...
Dec 22, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Top viral stories highlight Nanaimo's best
NANAIMO - A few stories this year made the rounds online more than others, as social media helped showcase the best the Harbour City has to offer. However, sometimes the stories simply hit the right n...
Dec 21, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Continuous development alters Nanaimo's landscape
NANAIMO - It was yet another brisk year in the Harbour City for construction, with several multi-unit housing projects among several offerings moving forward. With multiple infill projects in the down...
Dec 20, 2025
Nanaimo holiday markets offering local last minute shopping
NANAIMO - Those leaving their holiday shopping to the last minute have a few local options this weekend. The Island Roots Market, typically held Wednesday's at Beban Park, is hosting a special Sunday ...
Dec 20, 2025
Repeat violent offender program piloted in Nanaimo showing positive results
NANAIMO - A program designed to deal with the endless cycle of conduct from repeat violent offenders, which is being piloted in a dozen cities, is having an impact. Set up in Nanaimo in 2023, the Repe...
Dec 19, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Drop-in Hub opens in downtown Nanaimo amid neighbourhood concerns
NANAIMO - Announced in December 2024, a new year-round warming and cooling centre was set to open in January at 55 Victoria Rd. in Nanaimo's downtown. Operated through a joint partnership between Isla...
Dec 19, 2025
Snuneymuxw First Nation buys fifth B.C. casino
NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) is now the biggest Indigenous-owned gaming operator by revenue in the country, after announcing the purchase of another casino. SFN announced on Friday, Dec. 19...
Dec 19, 2025