Nanaimo

Feds announce sizable grant to complete overhaul of Nanoose Bay park

NANOOSE BAY - In the face of elevated construction costs the Regional District of Nanaimo secured $500,000 to complete upgrades to Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP).The federal funding allows for a wa...

Jul 20, 2022

High-traffic Nanaimo intersection to be repaved leading to brief disruption

NANAIMO - One of the city's busiest intersections is getting some overdue work.City of Nanaimo crews will close portions of the Bowen Rd. at Northfield Rd. intersection on Tuesday, July 19 between 7 p...

Jul 19, 2022

Disgraced former Nanaimo youth advocate tried to bribe clients for sexual favours

Editor's note: This story contains content which may be inappropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Gifts and employment were offered by the former Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre (NAC) ...

Jul 19, 2022

Fire-ravaged Departure Bay Activity Centre won't be repaired, facility to be demolished

NANAIMO - What's left of a community hall in the heart of Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood will be torn down, the City of Nanaimo confirmed.The City stated it recently received notice from its in...

Jul 18, 2022

Fire quickly doused at bush encampment in central Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local fire crews dealt with some access issues, but quickly handled a bush fire sparked by an encampment.Crews were called to the 1600 block of East Wellington Rd., off Bowen Rd. around 11:4...

Jul 18, 2022

Organizers 'bull-ish' after roaring return of Parksville Beach Festival

PARKSVILLE - Competitors were told to harken back to the roaring 20's in their designs while event-goers returned to the Parksville Beach Festival in droves.Opening weekend attendance was better than ...

Jul 18, 2022

First dose of scorching summer due across Nanaimo & mid-Island

NANAIMO - Don't be alarmed if you spot a bright, fiery orb in the sky this week.After April showers brought more May showers, which were followed by classic Island 'June-uary', forecasters are finally...

Jul 18, 2022

'We're hungry and we want to win:' fierce competition expected as Silly Boats return to Nanaimo's waterfront

NANAIMO - The teams are ready with race faces on...all they're waiting for is the 'ready-set-go!'Following two years out of the water, one of Nanaimo's favourite and most unique summer events returns ...

Jul 17, 2022

'We feel this is our best chance:' wildlife friendly Gabriola gardens protecting natural Island landscape

NANAIMO - One garden, one plant at a time, volunteers on Gabriola Island are preserving the area for the future.Started in 2021, the wildlife-friendly gardens program is designed to keep as much of th...

Jul 16, 2022

Annual trunk sale returns to give new life to old items

NANAIMO - It's time to get the junk out of your trunk.A popular swap meet-style event is returning Saturday, July 16 with around 100 vendors selling used, garage sale-type items out of the trunk of th...

Jul 16, 2022