Nanaimo

Clear skies across mid-Island allowing for unobstructed view of rare planetary alignment

NANAIMO - It'll require an extra early pot of coffee, but the weather forecast is cooperating for local stargazers to catch a rare sight.A planetary alignment will come to fruition early Friday, June ...

Jun 23, 2022

Wet, cool spring driving quietest start to fire season on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Nearly non-stop rain has frustrated many awaiting summer months in the great outdoors, but is great news for local fire crews.As of mid-June, just six fires had been registered by the Coasta...

Jun 23, 2022

Lantzville hit-and-run investigation leads to vehicle seizure

NANAIMO - Local Mounties took control of a vehicle as part of a hit-and-run in early March in Lantzville in which a couple and their two dogs were injured while out walking.Nanaimo RCMP stated their i...

Jun 23, 2022

Nanaimo Night Market debuts following two year hiatus

NANAIMO - An ever-expanding Nanaimo Night Market will undoubtedly attract thousands of people weekly to the downtown core for the balance of summer.Starting Thursday, June 23 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m....

Jun 23, 2022

Snuneymuxw First Nation receives land as part of Sandstone development

NANAIMO - A land transfer commitment from a private developer to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) is seen as a critical step in expanding opportunities for the local First Nation.During a Wednesday, June...

Jun 22, 2022

Province puts brakes on controversial Royal BC Museum replacement project

VICTORIA - The B.C. government is halting plans to replace the Royal BC Museum in downtown Victoria until they can hear from the public. The nearly $800 million proposal to rebuild the aging museum wa...

Jun 22, 2022

Murder charge laid following Nanaimo homicide

NANAIMO -A 21-year-old Nanaimo man is facing a murder charge in relation to the second homicide of 2022.Simon James Baker was charged with one count of second degree murder after a woman was found dea...

Jun 22, 2022

Second rare white raven to arrive at wildlife refuge makes substantial improvements

ERRINGTON - About a year after a rarely seen leucitic raven was rescued, a second one brought in for treatment at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) is also on the mend.In early May wha...

Jun 22, 2022

Lock-In for Love event to honour dedicated Nanaimo SPCA worker

NANAIMO - Provincial SPCA branches want to lock you in one of their kennels for a good cause. The BC SPCA Lock-In for Love fundraising event has been going on all this month, where people get locked i...

Jun 21, 2022

More sun and warmth to finally hit mid Island as summer officially arrives

NANAIMO - It looks like the first week of summer will bring a clear sky and warm weather many Island residents have been waiting for. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the change i...

Jun 21, 2022