Nanaimo

Vastly reduced mid-Island roe herring fishery well underway

NANAIMO - While marine wildlife are as eager as ever, far fewer boats are battling for their share of this year's commercial roe herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia.Fisheries and Oceans Canada cu...

Mar 07, 2022

Cyclist seriously injured in Parksville highway hit and run

PARKSVILLE - A cyclist was seriously injured following a collision on the Island Hwy. with the offending vehicle fleeing the scene.Emergency services were called to Hwy. 19 north of the the Englishman...

Mar 07, 2022

Foothills proponent to make push for increased density

NANAIMO - The builder behind a substantial housing development underway in upper Lantzvillle hopes to construct additional housing on top of 730 residences already approved.Lone Tree Properties Ltd. d...

Mar 07, 2022

Record snowfall and cold snaps highlight wild winter, unstable spring expected

NANAIMO - With a winter shattering several snowfall and cold weather records, a cooler than average spring on the mid Island with possibly some unstable weather patterns are expected.Environment Canad...

Mar 06, 2022

'It's very hard not knowing:' Parksville church holds candlelight vigil for Ukrainian family & friends

PARKSVILLE - A strong showing of support, unity and community was on display during an evening candlelight vigil in support of Ukraine in their conflict with Russia.Around 250 people gathered at the S...

Mar 05, 2022

Wounded Warrior run aims to raise cash and bury misconceptions

NANAIMO - A small relay team passing through Nanaimo intends to make a big difference in the lives of emergency responders mentally injured by their professions.Members from Wounded Warrior Run BC are...

Mar 04, 2022

Noise from burnouts, street racing at mall parking lot floods Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - Police are hoping to deter street racing in response to numerous complaints at the Nanaimo North Town Centre parking lot.Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said a local resident reported gatherings of u...

Mar 04, 2022

Man sentenced for lying to police following fatal hit & run in Parksville

NANAIMO - A man's unsophisticated bid to mislead police investigating an impaired driving case deepened the pain for the victim's family.Travis Zackery Taylor, 32, was sentenced to a 12 month conditio...

Mar 04, 2022

Conservation officers relocate cougar from next to Nanaimo hospital & daycare

NANAIMO - A big cat caused some big problems for people around the hospital early Wednesday morning.A security guard near the front entrance saw a cougar around 4 a.m. and reported it soon after to po...

Mar 03, 2022

VIDEO: 'I didn't think we were on Earth at the time:' Snuneymuxw couple win $2.1m at Casino Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A Snuneymuxw First Nation councillor is thanking her lucky stars today, as a $5.25 wager on a slot machine turned into a $2.1 million payday. Erralyn Joseph was out with her husband Joseph o...

Mar 03, 2022