Category Archives: Nanaimo
Man sentenced for break-ins and thefts from Nanoose Bay homes
NANAIMO - A man who used his house cleaning business as a front to steal valuables from Oceanside-area homes late last year avoided a custodial jail sentence. Timothy Joseph Dafoe, 41, entered guilty ...
Nov 24, 2025
Phase two of Parksville waterfront walkway replacement getting underway
PARKSVILLE - The second phase of Parksville's waterfront walkway replacement will start on Monday, Nov. 24. Originally scheduled to take place in September, the City says it was delayed due to supply ...
Nov 23, 2025
Housing and affordability highlighted in latest Nanaimo Vital Signs report
NANAIMO - A new report is highlighting continued struggles for youth, seniors and other vulnerable segments of the local population. The Nanaimo Foundation published its biannual Vital Signs report ea...
Nov 23, 2025
Funding needed to secure major park purchase by RDN
NANAIMO - The countdown is on for the Regional District of Nanaimo to secure enough funding to complete a major acquisition of park land. A contract of purchase and sale is in place for the RDN to pur...
Nov 22, 2025
Growing Nanaimo Artwalk returns for 27th year
NANAIMO - It will be an art buffs' paradise in downtown Nanaimo with a popular event featuring local artists showing off their work. Artwalk, presented by Nanaimo Arts Council, happens Saturday, Nov 2...
Nov 21, 2025
'Give that gift of life:' retired Mountie hopes to inspire with 300th blood donation in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A former Vancouver Island RCMP officer reached an impressive milestone in his lifelong effort of giving back to his community any way he can. Retired RCMP Insp. Ted Smith was at Nanaimo's Va...
Nov 21, 2025
Parked BMW burned in Nanaimo hours after windows smashed in
NANAIMO - Smoke from a fully involved vehicle fire was seen through a large section of the city on Friday. Calls to Nanaimo Fire Rescue came in around 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, reporting a parked...
Nov 21, 2025
New senior-focused Nanaimo ER 'really big part' of improving NRGH wait times
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind facility in the province is envisioned to not only improve healthcare options for local seniors, but also reduce emergency room wait times and congestion. Nanaimo Distric...
Nov 21, 2025
'People are struggling:' Nanaimo Rent Bank sees surging demand
NANAIMO - A provincial program helping struggling renters stay in their homes is being widely used in the community. Opened in 2021, the Nanaimo Rent Bank, operated by Connective Support Society of Na...
Nov 20, 2025
'It's authentic to Nanaimo:' revamped former A&B Sound building progresses toward completion
NANAIMO - A complete transformation of a high-profile property in the city's downtown is marching toward a projected finish next year. Now dubbed 'Soundworks', development inside the former A&B So...
Nov 20, 2025