Nanaimo

Nanaimo non-profits making the most out of latest provincial grants

NANAIMO - A number of mid-Island non-profits received a welcome boost from the provincial government this week. North of $3 million worth of grants were handed out to over 80 organizations as part of ...

Jul 15, 2022

'Heard a boom:' boats catch fire at Nanaimo marina, one person severely injured

NANAIMO - Two boats have caught fire at the Newcastle Marina, sinking one and badly damaging another, while one person was left severely burned. Fire Rescue crews were alerted to the situation in the ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 14, 2022

Nanaimo eclipsing record pace for drug toxicity deaths

NANAIMO - If the current pace continues, more people will die from drug toxicity in Nanaimo in 2022 than any year previous.New data from the B.C. Coroners Service showed 26 people have died in Nanaimo...

Jul 14, 2022

Fewer marriages, more group living revealed in Nanaimo through latest Census data dump

NANAIMO - The region's relationship status appears to be changing to 'it's complicated.The third data dump from Statistics Canada on the 2021 Census showed a noticeable skew for people in the Nanaimo ...

Jul 14, 2022

Parksville Beach Festival is 'roaring' back with a vengeance

PARKSVILLE - It's been a long time coming but an international roster of sculptors and sand carvers are ready to rumble.Highlighted by the world-renowned sand sculpture competition, the Parksville Bea...

Jul 14, 2022

Slightly reduced gas prices across Nanaimo not expected to last

NANAIMO - While the prices at the pumps have slowly dropped since the Canada Day long weekend, don't expect it to last.Prices jumped to around 226.9 cents per litre back in May, with global demand, co...

Jul 13, 2022

Clear skies over Nanaimo offering perfect conditions for rare 'supermoon'

NANAIMO - It's poised to be a little brighter overnight on Wednesday.The year's brightest and biggest moon is set to illuminate the sky on Wednesday, July 13 with clear skies over the central Island m...

Jul 13, 2022

Calling all paddlers: Nanaimo's Silly Boat Races needs more teams

NANAIMO - If you thought you'd missed your chance to don a life jacket, hop into a questionably-constructed boat and hit the water this weekend...think again.The annual Silly Boat Races, hosted by the...

Jul 13, 2022

Open fire ban coming for entire Coastal Fire Centre area

NANAIMO - A recent trend of warmer, dry conditions throughout the region has forced the hand of local fire officials.The Coastal Fire Centre has announced a ban on all open fires, called category two ...

Jul 13, 2022

Pilot project aiming to temper school zone speeds along Departure Bay Rd.

NANAIMO - It's all about getting drivers to slow down and create a safer space for kids walking and riding to school.Two digital speed reading signs were recently installed along the Cilaire Elementar...

Jul 13, 2022