Nanaimo

Curious ComicCon giving Nanaimo children's non-profit a superhero boost

NANAIMO - A local charity providing programs and services for children with developmental challenges will be getting a big assist thanks to local comic book enthusiasts. Curious ComiCon 2022, put on b...

May 07, 2022

Lantzville man disputes $2,300 COVID ticket for alleged unsanctioned gathering

NANAIMO - Stan Pottie is putting up a fight in hopes of flushing a pricey fine down the toilet. The Lantzvllle man was on trial in Nanaimo on Friday, May 6 for allegedly breaking COVID-19 health measu...

May 06, 2022

'They were telling us things we weren't aware of:' new round of Nanaimo neighbourhood safety audits underway

NANAIMO - People living in two neighbourhoods hoping to improve public safety are helping to open up the lines of communication.The Diver Lake and University Heights areas, selected for this year's ne...

May 06, 2022

Lantzville Council requests 'improved' application for Village South

LANTZVILLE - Widespread opposition from many people in Lantzville seemed to hit a nerve with local councillors, who signalled the Village South plan requires more work.A motion by Coun. Jamie Wilson c...

May 05, 2022

'I'm happy to be back:' retirees grateful for regular social gatherings

NANAIMO -A social club for retirees is getting back to what it does best, getting active. The Harbour City Nanaimo Probus Club (HCNPC), one of 24 social clubs on Vancouver Island aimed at retired and ...

May 05, 2022

Chesapeake Shores returning to Parksville filming of final season

PARSKVILLE - A popular Hallmark Channel series is setting up camp once more in Oceanside.Chesapeake Shores will take over large sections of Parksville Community Park, beginning Sunday, May 8 through S...

May 05, 2022

VIDEO: RDN temporarily shuts down Benson Creek ravine trail to improve safety

NANAIMO - Crews are adding features to help hikers navigate a challenging section of trail at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP).The steep ravine trail section of the 80 hectare park above Benso...

May 05, 2022

Summer spike: gas prices top $2.00 per litre in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Drivers knew it was coming, but it was still a shock.Gas offered at the Petro-Canada station at the corner of Terminal Ave. and Princess Royal Ave. was priced at 203.9 cents per litre on the...

May 04, 2022

Man drops pants, exposes himself to a woman on Nanaimo walking trail

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are investigating a case of indecent exposure at a Nanaimo park.A woman walking alone on the trail at Beach Estates Park on Departure Bay Rd. on Wednesday, April 27 at around ...

May 04, 2022

Province testing beefed-up emergency alert system ahead of fire season

NANAIMO - Phone service along with television and radio broadcasts will be interrupted briefly Wednesday afternoon.The scheduled 1:55 p.m. test of the province's emergency alert system is designed to ...

May 04, 2022