Nanaimo

Arctic air abating over eastern Vancouver Island, providing brief break from snow dumps

NANAIMO - A final gut punch from Mother Nature has come and gone, with a last dump of snow for the year. A snowfall warning for Wednesday, Dec. 29 had forecast five to 10 centimetres of snow for the r...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 30, 2021

Cold snap leading to innovative solutions to keep hummingbird feeders accessible

NANAIMO - While the cold and snow can make things difficult for people on the Island, local wildlife is also making some adjustments. Hummingbirds, particularly the Anna's variety, are common in our a...

Dec 30, 2021

Canada wide warrant issued for prolific Nanaimo drug trafficker

NANAIMO - Mounties across the country are on the look out for a Nanaimo woman with an extensive criminal history.Courtenay Serah Cross, 45-years-old, was released from prison on Dec. 16 on statutory r...

Dec 30, 2021

New shelter in Nanaimo providing additional options to escape frigid cold

NANAIMO - Those experiencing homelessness or needing a warm space now have another option.An extreme weather daytime shelter began operation at Caledonia Park on Monday, Dec. 27, open from 8 a.m. to 4...

Dec 30, 2021

Top stories of 2021: Legal process of accused teen murderer drags on

NANAIMO - While establishing a trial date for a man accused of killing Nanaimo teenager Makayla Chang is advancing, the process is glacially slow. A preliminary hearing in early November lasted just o...

Dec 30, 2021

From humble beginnings to a place to call home, Nanaimo SAR celebrates 30 years in service

NANAIMO - From the comfort of a newly refurbished home base of Nanaimo Search and Rescue (SAR), longtime members reflected about the early days of the once small organization.Ken Duncan joined Nanaimo...

Dec 30, 2021

City, RDN garbage collection rescheduled due to winter weather

NANAIMO - Frosty conditions and slippery roads have forced some adjustments to mid-Island garbage collection.The City of Nanaimo cancelled pickups on Wednesday, Dec. 29 and will do the same on Thursda...

Dec 29, 2021

Extended Christmas break for B.C. students due to rapid spread of Omicron variant

NANAIMO - B.C. students will be away from classrooms longer than planned as officials grapple with rising Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 cases.Education minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a news conference...

Dec 29, 2021

Retired VIU president receives Order of Canada designation

NANAIMO - He's well known for reconciliation efforts and advancing Vancouver Island University into a leading institution - now he's a recipient of one of the country's highest honours.Dr. Ralph Nilso...

Dec 29, 2021

Canada Post suspends delivery for Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Gabriola Island due to snowfall warning

NANAIMO - Canada Post temporarily suspended delivery for the mid Island area due to poor weather conditions.The suspension of service applies to Wednesday Dec. 29 for Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Gabriola ...

Dec 29, 2021