Category Archives: Nanaimo
Port Alberni’s ICU closed indefinitely, patients diverted to Nanaimo
PORT ALBERNI - Island Health cites staff shortages for what it calls a temporary closure of the West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) intensive care unit. In a news release, the health authority stated t...
Nov 20, 2025
Endless odyssey: City of Nanaimo in lengthy dispute over unpermitted home additions
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sided with a homeowner who made unpermitted additions to his home, but the City of Nanaimo isn't backing down from its compliance push. A recent ruling from justic...
Nov 20, 2025
'We keep getting back up:' thieves smash hole to gain access to Nanaimo's Gold Silver Guy
NANAIMO - Being woken up to the sound of his business's security alarm going off is unfortunately nothing new for one local store manager. Jeremy Daniels with Gold Silver Guy in Nanaimo got the alarm ...
Nov 19, 2025
'A pick your own park adventure:' Nanaimo councillors delay decision on Loudon Park upgrades
NANAIMO - Direction on the future upgrades to an underdeveloped park on the shores of Long Lake won't come for at least another week.After hearing from staff, a trio of delegations, and engaging in in...
Nov 19, 2025
Moonlight Madness kicks off winter holiday season in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Thousands of people are getting set to converge on downtown Qualicum Beach for festive cheer and to offer local businesses an early holiday shopping season boost. Hosted by Qualicum B...
Nov 19, 2025
Family games & stuffies in short supply as Great Nanaimo Toy Drive commences
NANAIMO - A local Christmas tradition for over 40 years is returning to try and brighten the holiday season for some in community. Organizers for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive have begun accepting donat...
Nov 19, 2025
Trail runners elude curious cougars behind Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Strength in numbers may have played a pivotal role in maintaining the safety of a large group of people out for an evening run. Chris O'Grady was one of two runners leading a group of seven ...
Nov 18, 2025
Serial thief & man alleged in break and enter wanted by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are asking for the public's help in locating two men wanted on a number of outstanding charges. Todd Frederick Frost, 52, missed recent court appearances in connection with mu...
Nov 18, 2025
Long envisioned affordable housing in Parksville receives go-ahead
PARKSVILLE - A non-market rental building has received a development permit after years of advocacy by a local non-profit. The land at 1225 Franklin Gull Rd. was donated to the Parksville Lions Housin...
Nov 18, 2025
'I felt something in my hand:' victim of disgraced Nanaimo massage therapist speaks out
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual assault and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A few abnormalities aside; she had no reason to...
Nov 18, 2025