Category Archives: Nanaimo
New, enhanced overdose prevention site announced for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new formal site for the safe injection, and inhalation, of illicit drugs is coming to Nanaimo.The harm reduction facility will operate in downtown Nanaimo at 250 Albert St., located on the...
Dec 02, 2022
Heater believed responsible for central Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - One person was taken to hospital for smoke inhilation after a dinner hour fire. Fire Rescue crews were called out to a home in the 2700 block of 105th St. just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec...
Dec 02, 2022
Parksville toy drive breaks donation records
PARKSVILLE - A record-setting year for the 14th annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive.Records for most toys donated in the last three years and the largest monetary donations of all time were counted for 2022...
Dec 01, 2022
Another snowfall warning issued for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Here we go again. Environment Canada has issued the second snowfall warning in a week for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo and communities throughout Oceanside. Forecasters are ca...
Dec 01, 2022
Over 40 charges laid against alleged drug traffickers tied to Nanaimo Hells Angels chapter
NANAIMO - A long list of drug and weapon charges have been laid against against four men, which includes Nanaimo Hells Angels members, following a lengthy police investigation.A Combined Forces Specia...
Dec 01, 2022
Communication lines zapped on Gabriola Island following Tuesday snow storm
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Communication remains vastly reduced on Gabriola Island following Tuesday's wintry storm.The severing of a main communication line between Mudge Island and Vancouver Island has seen ...
Dec 01, 2022
'Lucky and quite timely:' Oceanside Mountie finds man lying on Hwy. 19A after being hit by car
PARKSVILLE - A local man remains in hospital in critical condition following a late night accident.The 48-year-old pedestrian was found seriously injured and lying on Hwy. 19A, near Plummer Rd. around...
Dec 01, 2022
'It has definitely had an impact:' ongoing challenges sees businesses flee Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Following several key business closures in Nanaimo's Newcastle neighbourhood, relief doesn't appear to be in sight to fill vacant store fronts left behind. On Thursday, Nov. 24 the longstand...
Dec 01, 2022
'We finally feel like we can work:' funding secured for two winter warming centres in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two daytime warming centres have secured funding through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). A total of $625,000 from the strengthening communities' service program will support a warming...
Nov 30, 2022
Freeze-thaw cycle can make for some unique and hazardous conditions
NANAIMO - The first big winter storm blast of the season touched down on the mid-Island Tuesday, with potentially more on the horizon.Environment Canada meteorologist Derek Lee said their station at t...
Nov 30, 2022