Nanaimo

'We all have an innate desire to feel like we belong:' new day camp focused on safe space for LGBTQ+ kids

COURTENAY - A new summer camp intends to provide a safe space for kids questioning their gender identity.Lake Park Society in Cumberland is debuting "Camp Kin" in July, a summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ...

Apr 06, 2022

Ailing cruise ship business flat in Nanaimo as industry returns from COVID closure

NANAIMO - Entering another year with no cruise ships arriving in Nanaimo, it's unclear what the beleaguered industry's future looks like in the Harbour City.No vessels are coming this year, while none...

Apr 06, 2022

Fourth doses coming, vaccine passport going as B.C. further adjusts pandemic response

NANAIMO - A second round of booster shots is underway for vulnerable populations as the province prepared to drop a major facet in its COVID-19 response.Following in line with recommendations from the...

Apr 05, 2022

Housing, schools & nightlife needed as Nanaimo's population landscape rapidly changing

NANAIMO - A grey wave in the Harbour City may be beginning to subside, or at least be partially replaced by a younger tsunami.For the first time in a long time, Nanaimo's primary projected population ...

Apr 05, 2022

Pedestrian killed in late-night Island Hwy. accident

NANAIMO - One person is dead following a late night accident on the Island Hwy.Emergency crews, including Nanaimo RCMP, Fire Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services were called to the Jingle Pot Rd./N...

Apr 05, 2022

'Men often suffer in silence:' push continues to curb disproportionate number of young men dying from toxic drugs

NANAIMO - Local health officials are ramping up efforts to stop a high proportion of men dying from illicit, toxic drugs.Island Health are making a renewed push at starting a conversation with illict ...

Apr 05, 2022

Gabriola Island assault sees one man seriously injured, another arrested

GABRIOLA ISLAND - One man was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after he was attacked on a rural property.A call from the victim to 911 on Sunday, April 3 at around 7:2...

Apr 04, 2022

'He yelled and screamed at the driver then the car took off:' Lantzville couple and their dogs victims of hit and run

NANAIMO - Two people and their dogs were left seriously injured following a suspected hit and run in Lantzville.Local police report a couple, Geoff and June, were walking on Lorenzen Lane, off the end...

Apr 04, 2022

Nanaimo teenager wows through 'Hollywood Week' on American Idol

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo-born teenage singing sensation has taken the next step toward his American Idol dream.Cameron Whitcomb survived Hollywood Week Sunday, April 3 on the ABC singing competition to mov...

Apr 04, 2022

Overnight storm causes widespread power outages through Nanaimo, Oceanside

NANAIMO - Heavy wind and rain has played havoc on the power grid on Vancouver Island.Thousands woke up without power on Monday, April 4 as a result of strong winds from an overnight storm.Major outage...

Apr 04, 2022