Nanaimo

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

Woman found dead in south Nanaimo home deemed a homicide victim

NANAIMO - One male is in custody in connection with a fatal altercation at a home on Eighth St. in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said police reported to a distur...

Jun 21, 2022

Rich culture and heritage on display for Indigenous Peoples' Day

NANAIMO - June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to celebrate the heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis Peoples Canada-wide.Locally a celebration at Maffeo Sutton Pa...

Jun 21, 2022

Cat adoption fees temporarily slashed to lessen load on SPCA branches

NANAIMO - With many BC SPCA branches overwhelmed with felines, a 50 per cent off adoption fee for adult cats is now in effect until the end of June.The promotion involves all cats six months or older ...

Jun 20, 2022

Lantzville man ordered to pay COVID fine for hosting unsanctioned event

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge didn't buy Stanley Pottie's version of events in dispute of a $2,300 fine during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Judge Justine Saunders ruled Pottie broke provi...

Jun 20, 2022

Safety enhancements to begin for Cathedral Grove stretch of Hwy. 4

PARKSVILLE - While anticipated big ticket improvements aren't scheduled imminently, work has begun to improve safety through the often congested Cathedral Grove section of Hwy. 4.A statement from the ...

Jun 20, 2022

Hundreds of classic cars return to Qualicum Beach for legendary Father's Day event

QUALICUM BEACH - Clearly there's pent up demand among classic car enthusiasts looking to show off their prized possessions.A record number of over 620 registrants are signed up for the 29th anniversar...

Jun 19, 2022

'He just wanted things to be better:' Nanaimo man's battle with ALS helping inspire ahead of annual event

NANAIMO - June is ALS awareness month, casting a light on a disease which kills an average of nearly three Canadians every day.Nanaimo-born Kerry Winkler, who was diagnosed with the nervous system dis...

Jun 18, 2022

Drug policy group stops in Nanaimo for dialogue amid ongoing public health emergency

NANAIMO -A country-wide plan to open up dialogue about the overdose crisis stopped in Nanaimo for its first in-person session.The Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis project consists of 18...

Jun 17, 2022

Mistaken identity over stolen truck leads to baseball bat attack in Lantzville

NANAIMO - An case of mistaken identity escalated quickly to involve a baseball bat, a broken window and several tense moments.The incident, which was captured on video, occurred on Friday, June 10 aro...

Jun 17, 2022