Nanaimo

Hwy. 4 upgrades at Kennedy Hill delayed again, completion pushed to summer 2022

NANAIMO - The only road link between Tofino, Ucluelet and the rest of Vancouver Island will remain an active construction zone for a little while longer.B.C.'s ministry of transportation have again pu...

Oct 22, 2021

Swastika painted, quickly removed at high-profile central Nanaimo business

NANAIMO - Police are looking to identify a person they believe is responsible for at least one swastika which was spray painted in the city recently.Employees at a prominent central Nanaimo business o...

Oct 22, 2021

New Nanaimo RCMP officers beginning to tackle complex murder, child pornography investigations

NANAIMO - Local Mounties now have additional resources to deal with their most difficult, labour intensive cases.A major case file specialist was hired several months ago to oversee the collection of ...

Oct 22, 2021

Ladysmith mayor concerned about pending change to highway intersection

LADYSMITH - Adjustments to how a busy intersection in Ladysmith's south end is configured are being questioned by the community's Mayor and Council.This week the Ministry of Transportation announced w...

Oct 21, 2021

Island Health records 10,000th COVID-19 case, 65 new

NANAIMO - Island Health has passed a major milestone. The health authority recorded its 10,000th COVID-19 cases with 65 new cases recorded Thursday, Oct. 21. Thirty-three were in the central Island re...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 21, 2021

VIDEO: 'Slow down and pullover:' Nanaimo highway drivers reminded to clear the road for emergency vehicles

NANAIMO - While slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles with their lights on is common knowledge, the message evidently isn't getting through to many mid island motorists.Nanaimo RCMP stag...

Oct 21, 2021

'Earthquakes just happen:' Great B.C. ShakeOut drives home preparedness message

NANAIMO - It's time to batten down the hatches and update your earthquake preparedness plan.The annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut, held every Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m., encourages residents to take a...

Oct 21, 2021

Pedestrians need to be seen to be safe

NANAIMO - With days getting shorter and more rain across the region, local organizations are putting a renewed focus on pedestrian safety.The City of Nanaimo, RCMP and ICBC teamed up at the intersecti...

Oct 20, 2021

Qualicum's Sailland steps down as CAO

QUALICUM BEACH - There's a change at the top for the Town of Qualicum Beach.Daniel Sailland announced his resignation from the Chief Administrative Officer job on Wednesday, Oct. 20 after seven years ...

Oct 20, 2021

Island Health's active COVID-19 case count continues slide down

NANAIMO - There continues to be fewer active COVID-19 cases throughout Island Health.Data from the health authority showed 413 active cases as of Wednesday, Oct. 20, a drop of 20 from the day prior.Ce...

Oct 20, 2021