Nanaimo

'Newer, more capable aircraft:' Boeing 737 lands in Port Alberni ahead of water tanker refit

PORT ALBERNI - The future of water bomber development on Vancouver Island has officially touched down. Staff from Coulson Aviation watched on as a former Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 NG airliner ...

Alex Rawnsley May 23, 2024

'It's a tough conversation:' SD68 to launch catchment adjustment consultations

NANAIMO - Formal public consultations are set to begin to reshape catchment areas for north Nanaimo elementary schools. Rutherford Elementary School's September 2025 re-opening as a K-7 school led to ...

Daryl Major May 23, 2024

‘I’m pretty proud of the kids:’ underwater art display lights up Nanaimo school

NANAIMO - A local school gym transformed into a florescent underwater Indigenous art show has made for a proud educator. Nearly 400 students at Forest Park Elementary School contributed to the biolumi...

May 22, 2024

New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens its doors

NANAIMO - After more than two years of construction, the city's newly completed correctional centre has opened its doors. Construction on the new Nanaimo Correctional Centre (NCC) on Biggs Rd. on Bran...

Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2024

Nanaimo Tour de Rock rider training for second stint in the saddle

NANAIMO - While he has some idea what he's in for over the next few months, a Nanaimo RCMP officer is bracing for several surprises. Cst. Ian George will represent the Nanaimo detachment and the mid-I...

Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2024

Bear spray & tire iron used in parking space dispute at Nanaimo mall

NANAIMO - Two drivers aiming for the same parking space resulted in a serious situation over the May long weekend. Local RCMP, along with BC Emergency Health Services and Nanaimo Fire Rescue were call...

Alex Rawnsley May 21, 2024

Paving begins along Terminal Ave. in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Crew have begun laying asphalt as work along the highway through the city's downtown enters the home stretch.Paving work started Tuesday, May 21 with crews working in the northbound lanes of...

May 21, 2024

Nanaimo students produce award-winning comedic workplace safety video

NANAIMO - A fiery video by a trio of Nanaimo Christian School (NCS) students turned out to be an explosive hit in a WorkSafeBC video contest. The tenth graders landed first place in an annual contest ...

Daryl Major May 21, 2024

Vancouver Island Crisis Society executive director honoured with service award

NANAIMO - A local leader in crisis intervention has been honoured by her North American peers.Elizabeth Newcombe is the executive director of the Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) and the recipie...

May 20, 2024

New Nanaimo 'mini forest' believed to be first of its kind on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - It's believed to be the first of its kind display on Vancouver Island and is combing mental and physical wellbeing with environmental protection.Representatives from Rotary Club of Nanaimo, ...

May 19, 2024