Nanaimo

VIDEO: Island Helmet Heads drop toys off for sick kids at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - He turns heads with a unique helmet and looks tough cruising the highway on his motorcycle, but underneath Scott Ferron's leather jacket is a heart of gold.Ferron, a marine engineer with the...

Jun 02, 2022

Condos, townhouses & higher density needed to combat Nanaimo housing woes: consultant

NANAIMO - According to at least one group, higher density townhouses and multi-storey condo buildings are the path forward for the region's housing challenges.Mark Holland, a planning and development ...

Jun 01, 2022

Very cool, and very wet: spring on the Island brings less than ideal weather conditions

NANAIMO - With intense wind, rain and even snow, spring on Vancouver Island packed a punch.Weather through March, April and May on the mid-Island was a far departure from a near-bone dry season in 202...

Jun 01, 2022

'If we don't stimulate they actually don't grow:' infant literacy program launches at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - Emphasizing the importance of reading, speaking and singing to babies, volunteers created take-home literacy kits to be handed out at NRGH.The NRGH Newborn Literacy Program, now commonly ref...

Jun 01, 2022

BC Ferries boosts surcharge in response to rising fuel costs

NANAIMO - Sailing with BC Ferries is getting more expensive as increased fuel prices impact the company.A fuel surcharge by the company of 2.5 per cent took effect on Wednesday, June 1, adding 45 cent...

Jun 01, 2022

Nanaimo to host large street hockey tournament as part Canada-wide tour

NANAIMO - A portion of downtown Nanaimo will be transformed into several street hockey rinks to conclude summer in the Harbour City.Non-profit organization Play On! Canada will be in Nanaimo on Sep. 1...

May 31, 2022

Body recovered in waters off Protection Island identified

NANAIMO - Local Mounties confirmed the identity of a man following the recovery of a body due to a suspected drowning in mid-April.Nanaimo RCMP report a body was recovered during a search on May 3, wi...

May 31, 2022

Nanaimo men facing 30 drug charges after extensive dark web & cryptocurrency investigation

NANAIMO - A three-year investigation in connection to an extensive drug trafficking network linked to homes in Nanaimo resulted in over two dozen charges laid. The charges against three men were laid ...

Alex Rawnsley May 31, 2022

Intersection safety cameras see rise in violators in Nanaimo and across B.C.

NANAIMO - Nearly 800 tickets from automated cameras were mailed to motorists either speeding or running a red light at one of two Nanaimo high crash intersections last year.Data from the ministry of t...

May 31, 2022

Emergency 911 services out for some cell customers south of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Residents in Ladysmith and around Nanaimo Airport are experiencing some issues connecting to emergency services.The Cowichan Valley Regional District published an alert saying Telus and Kood...

May 30, 2022