Nanaimo

Commercial Street Night Market return proves to be a big hit

NANAIMO - A popular summer night market couldn't have come at a better time for businesses in the downtown core.The 11-week Commercial Street Night Market concluded on Sep. 1, drawing an estimated 4,0...

Sep 09, 2022

VIDEO: Small brush fire spotted along Nanaimo River

NANAIMO - Local and provincial fire crews have responded quickly to reports of a small brush fire south of the city.The fire, estimated to be a third of a hectare in size was spotted late Thursday, Se...

Sep 08, 2022

Long-time local resident bringing new ideas for challenges Nanaimo faces

NANAIMO - A local resident for the last 35 years says her heart hurts when she sees and hears about the city's ongoing challenges.Tasha Brown is running as a Mayoral candidate for Nanaimo in October's...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 08, 2022

Temporary homeless units deployed for SFN members

NANAIMO - A dozen temporary homes are targeted toward Snuneymuxw First Nation members experiencing homelessness.A partnership between the City of Nanaimo and SFN includes four living spaces already de...

Sep 08, 2022

Former Nanaimo John Howard Society expanding services under new name

NANAIMO - The local chapter of an organization with over 150 years of history in Canada has a new moniker.The Nanaimo Region John Howard Society is moving forward under a new 'Connective' brand, align...

Sep 08, 2022

Premier Horgan announces aid package to combat rising inflation

VICTORIA - A trio of temporary measures aimed at BC's lower income earners is designed to offset increasing living expenses. Premier John Horgan announced the package during a Wednesday, Sept. 7 news ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 07, 2022

Green space, downtown clean-up pillars of Nanaimo mayoral candidate's campaign

NANAIMO - A familiar name to local voters is hoping she can lead the City into a better future.Brunie Brunie will be on the ballot for Mayor for the Oct. 15 municipal election with a focus on a greene...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 07, 2022

Nanaimo nurse suspended after sharing misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccine

NANAIMO - A local nurse will serve a one-week suspension from their job after an investigation from the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).In a consent agreement approved on Sunday, Sep. 4,...

Sep 07, 2022

Mental evaluation ordered for man accused of stabbing Nanaimo couple in their home

NANAIMO - A psychiatric assessment will help determine if a man accused in a brutal stabbing just prior to last Christmas is fit to stand trial.A provincial court judge accepted a defence application ...

Sep 07, 2022

Fall COVID-19 booster program rolling out from public health

NANAIMO - The pending cold and flu season is prompting a renewed campaign against COVID-19 from provincial public health.Beginning over the coming days, those registered through public health will beg...

Sep 06, 2022