Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo council endorses significant south end redevelopment
NANAIMO - Several underused properties are poised for a substantial bump in housing in Nanaimo's south end. City councillors approved the first three of four required readings to a project calling for...
Apr 23, 2024
Unique offender sentenced for Nanaimo drug busts
NANAIMO - With numerous factors stacked against him led by severe cognitive deficits, a Nanaimo man was sentenced to a further two years in jail. Dale John Patterson, 41, previously pleaded guilty to ...
Apr 23, 2024
VIDEO: Arrowsmith SAR president recognized for life-saving rescue
PARKSVILLE - Risking his life to save another resulted in a well-earned bravery medal for the highly regarded president of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. Arrowsmith SAR's Nick Rivers was awarded the Go...
Apr 22, 2024
BC Ferries adds more outdoor deck space for pets
NANAIMO - Furry friends will now have more space to sail on select BC Ferries routes to and from Vancouver Island.Larger, upper deck outdoor pet areas for leashed dogs and cats in carriers have been a...
Apr 22, 2024
Artificial turf fields open at Nanaimo's Harewood Centennial Park
NANAIMO - A pair of multi-use artificial sports fields in the south end are now serving vastly growing demand. On Saturday, April 20 newly constructed side-by-side all-weather artificial fields surrou...
Apr 22, 2024
Hospital foundation launches campaign for Nanaimo cancer diagnostic machine
NANAIMO - With a business plan approved for a new cancer centre in Nanaimo, an effort has begun to acquire a new diagnosis machine.Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) launched a campaign...
Apr 21, 2024
Annual record show returns to Nanaimo in high demand
NANAIMO - Fans of classic vinyl are in for a treat.The Nanaimo Record Show will be back at the Bowen Park Auditorium for it's eighth year Sunday, April 21, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Jack Tieleman,...
Apr 21, 2024
Seasonal water restrictions set for May 1 start
NANAIMO - Several local areas of the central Island region are poised to start stage two water restrictions next month.Beginning May 1, most areas of the Regional District, including the City of Nanai...
Apr 20, 2024
'All around win-win situation:' have your items fixed by neighbours at Oceanside repair cafe
QUALICUM BEACH - A unique community event utilizing the skills of community members is coming to the Oceanside area.On Saturday, April 20, the first edition of the Oceanside Repair Cafe will be taking...
Apr 20, 2024
Nanaimo man caught with over 30g of illicit drugs avoids additional jail time
NANAIMO - A local man with an extensive criminal history has avoided additional jail time after being caught with a large amount of drugs and cash.Kerry Wallace Chang, 55, pleaded guilty to a lesser c...
Apr 19, 2024