Nanaimo

'Those early morning ferries are an essential service:' vaccine mandate behind ferry changes for Gabriola Island

NANAIMO - New COVID-19 vaccine mandates for BC Ferries are behind a drop in service for residents of Gabriola Island.A Monday, Nov. 15 deadline for BC Ferries employees to provide proof of at least on...

Nov 18, 2021

UPDATE: Single-lane alternating traffic established after sinkhole shuts down Hwy. 19 near Lantzville

UPDATE (6:33 p.m.) - Drive BC says single lane alternating traffic will be in effect in roughly 20 minute intervals for a stretch of Hwy. 19 in Lantzville, the site of a sinkhole in the middle of the ...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 18, 2021

Skies set to clear for longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years

NANAIMO - Local stargazers are hoping the latest round of wet weather will clear on schedule.An ultra-rare full moon, partial lunar eclipse will begin after 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 with the po...

Nov 18, 2021

Overnight closures on Malahat Hwy. ended

NANAIMO - Late night traffic on the Malahat Hwy. is resuming earlier than expected.The province announced Thursday, Nov. 18 the scheduled five to six days of closures between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. would n...

Nov 18, 2021

24-bed cold weather shelter set to open in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A place designed to provide shelter from the harsh winter months is opening again for another year.The Nanaimo Family Life Association, in partnership with the Nanaimo Region John Howard Soc...

Nov 18, 2021

UPDATE: Biggs Rd. bridge reopened after City crew assessment

UPDATE: Nov. 18th, 2:15 p.m. The City of Nanaimo has completed and signed off on the Biggs Rd. bridge, and it is now open. NANAIMO - The region may have escaped many of the more severe impacts of floo...

Nov 18, 2021

Parksville partnering with BGCCVI to bring child and youth services to community

PARKSVILLE - Young families in Parksville will soon have more options for childcare, while older youth and teens will have a place to burn off energy after school.The City of Parksville are due to ent...

Nov 17, 2021

Early morning and evening vehicle crossings cancelled for Gabriola-Nanaimo route

NANAIMO - A staffing issue is causing major disruption to ferry service between Gabriola Island and Vancouver Island. BC Ferries said the MV Quinsam will be operating on a modified schedule until furt...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 17, 2021

BC Ferries reconnecting south and central Island with cargo sailings to bypass Malahat

NANAIMO - BC Ferries are taking steps to get commercial goods flowing again on Vancouver Island.Transportation minister Rob Fleming made the announcement during a briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 17."BC Fe...

Nov 17, 2021

Nanaimo drivers facing long waits to book drivers license road tests

NANAIMO - Multiple factors are behind delays in getting more licensed drivers on the road.Examiners in Nanaimo continue to play catchup for mid-Island residents after ICBC temporarily suspended road t...

Nov 17, 2021