Nanaimo

Decommissioned Coast Guard ship being dismantled at Nanaimo marina

NANAIMO - It's the end of an era, one bolt at a time.The W.E. Ricker is slowly being dismantled at Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd., just north of the Townsite Marina.The Canadian Coast Guard told N...

Nov 24, 2021

'We're at a blank canvas' public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.

NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city's downtown.Open houses and public presentations ar...

Nov 23, 2021

Weather cancels Nanaimo Santa Claus parade for another year

NANAIMO - Last year it was a global pandemic, this year Mother Nature won't cooperate. The Nanaimo Lions Club Santa Claus parade, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27 is cancelled for another year with org...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2021

Nanaimo senior attacked after asking group to move from downtown stairwell

NANAIMO - An 82-year-old man escaped serious injury after being attacked after asking a group of people to move.Police said Pat Murphy saw two women carrying shopping bags around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday...

Nov 23, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine doses becoming available for five to 11 age cohort

NANAIMO - The province is beginning its distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11.Beginning Monday, Nov. 29, invitations will go out to those registered to receive a dose of the s...

Nov 23, 2021

City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees

NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022. Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furth...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2021

'Let's be ready for this:' meteorologists eye trio of storms bringing next deluge to central Island

NANAIMO - Less than two weeks after a parade of storms caused widespread flooding and damage across southern B.C., another round is slated to pass through.Environment Canada is tracking three storms f...

Nov 23, 2021

Drug toxicity call volumes continue testing local emergency responders

NANAIMO - Reviving people falling victim to Nanaimo's ongoing drug toxicity crisis is having an increased impact on emergency responders. Updated Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) data stated their crews resp...

Nov 23, 2021

Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools cancel field trips, non-essential travel during fuel shortage

NANAIMO - School District 68 is cutting back on discretionary travel during a province-wide fuel shortage.Effective Monday, Nov. 22, the district said it has cancelled certain activities which require...

Nov 22, 2021

COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at NRGH, Chartwell Malaspina care home

NANAIMO - COVID-19 outbreaks are no longer impacting a pair of Nanaimo healthcare facilities. Island Health reported Monday, Nov. 22 outbreaks at the Transitional Care Unit of NRGH and Chartwell Malas...

Nov 22, 2021