Nanaimo

'Fiercely competitive' Nanaimo dragon boat festival back on the water

NANAIMO - One of the key anchors to the annual Marine Festival is back after a two-year hiatus.The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival has declared its return, July 9-10 at Maffeo Sutton Park, being run comp...

Feb 18, 2022

From streets to king-sized bed sheets: how an emaciated stray Momma dog and her puppies found loving homes

NANAIMO - A female dog found starving on the streets with her five puppies has a new lease on life.Celeste, who now goes by the name Momma, and her puppies were picked up in December of 2021 and broug...

Feb 18, 2022

Mega Sandstone development passes public hearing stage

NANAIMO - Following heated debate and public submissions, City councillors are one vote away from approving the framework for a potentially game-changing south Nanaimo development.The high profile San...

Feb 17, 2022

Illegal handgun seized by Oceanside RCMP from unlicensed Parksville man

PARKSVILLE - A weapons investigation has turned up what police say is an illegal firearm.Oceanside RCMP conducted a search warrant on a Parksville-area home on Wednesday, Feb. 16 and uncovered a loade...

Feb 17, 2022

'It's definitely on:' Nanaimo Night Market returns to Commercial Street

NANAIMO - Hearing sweeping provincial health restrictions were vanishing was like music to the ears of the architect of an extremely popular Nanaimo event.Greater Nanamo Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim Sm...

Feb 17, 2022

Caledonia emergency warming shelter set to be converted to daily drop-in space

NANAIMO - Individuals without a home are poised to have another place to go when seeking shelter and get warmth.The City of Nanaimo unanimously passed a motion during their Wednesday, Feb. 16 finance ...

Feb 16, 2022

Three long-term care COVID-19 outbreaks declared over in Nanaimo, Parksville

NANAIMO - Island Health has confirmed three COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities on the mid-Island are now over.Dufferin Place was added to Island Health's outbreak list on Jan. 13, however...

Feb 16, 2022

Coffee house homicide victim identified as 79-year-old Eric Kutzner

NANAIMO - The family of a man killed while showing up to work say he was a community champion.Eric Kutzner was found dead at Buzz Coffee House around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. Police responded to a...

Feb 16, 2022

Former Nanaimo youth advocate pleads guilty to child luring charges

NANAIMO - The former executive director of the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre (NAC) pleaded guilty to a pair of child luring charges.Christopher Robin Beaton, 56, entered the pleas in provincial court on W...

Feb 16, 2022

VIDEO: Extensive damage has weary Nanaimo landlords feeling cornered

NANAIMO - The frustrated landlord of a badly damaged Nanaimo home felt compelled to speak up about her ordeal, calling it "a disturbing and eye-opening experience."A little more than two months into a...

Feb 16, 2022