Category Archives: Nanaimo
Partial road closure in mind for planned Parksville mixed-use development
PARKSVILLE - Another mixed-use multi-storey building is being envisioned heading into Parksville off the Inland Island Hwy. A zoning and development bylaw amendment application for the lot at 423 Albe...
Dec 05, 2025
Local school kids & families the focus of Nanaimo 'Cram the Cruiser' events
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are putting their cruisers to a different use over the next week. Instead of being used to respond to calls or apprehending those falling foul of the law, Nanaimo RCMP will pa...
Dec 05, 2025
Santa 'Clark' marking 16th year of Christmas memories for Nanaimo children
NANAIMO - Before his big trip around the world later this month, Santa is set to make his annual stop in the Harbour City. The annual Harbour Air Fly-In happens Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Nanaimo waterf...
Dec 05, 2025
Nanaimo police campaign cracking down on impaired holiday season drivers
NANAIMO - Peace officers of all stripes will be out on B.C. highways this weekend in full force to crack down on impaired drivers. National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day is Saturday, Dec. 6, with t...
Dec 04, 2025
South Nanaimo family-geared affordable housing complex approved
NANAIMO - A Chase River affordable housing project is advancing after City Council approved a development permit for a 42-unit complex. The unanimous endorsement from Council was made during the Monda...
Dec 04, 2025
Nanaimo man wanted on numerous charges, including assault
NANAIMO - Mounties across Vancouver Island are on the lookout for a local man, wanted for a series of crimes over the last year. Jamie Charles Routley, 36, is wanted on numerous Criminal Code charges,...
Dec 04, 2025
City of Nanaimo states concerns with local MLA's proposed Professional Reliance Act
NANAIMO - A private member's bill authored by a former Nanaimo City councillor is at odds with the local municipal government. Nanaimo City Council unanimously endorsed forwarding a report by City sta...
Dec 04, 2025
'Around 150,000 to 200,000 lights' ready to sparkle for annual Milner Christmas Magic
QUALICUM BEACH - One of the mid-Island's most iconic holiday events is ready for its return.Milner Christmas Magic takes guests through a beautifully lit and decorated walk through the Milner Gardens ...
Dec 03, 2025
Nanaimo man with alleged large stolen hockey cards, collector coins haul arrested in Port Moody
NANAIMO - A downtown Port Moody roadblock netted police much more than an unlicensed driver. Port Moody Police Department Cst. Sam Zacharias said a Friday, Nov. 28 roadblock just after 11 p.m. resulte...
Dec 03, 2025
B.C. Conservatives say 'professionally incapacitated' Rustad removed as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been "removed" as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. The announcement comes after 20 MLAs r...
Dec 03, 2025