Category Archives: Nanaimo
Parked BMW burned in Nanaimo hours after windows smashed in
NANAIMO - Smoke from a fully involved vehicle fire was seen through a large section of the city on Friday. Calls to Nanaimo Fire Rescue came in around 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, reporting a parked...
Nov 21, 2025
New senior-focused Nanaimo ER 'really big part' of improving NRGH wait times
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind facility in the province is envisioned to not only improve healthcare options for local seniors, but also reduce emergency room wait times and congestion. Nanaimo Distric...
Nov 21, 2025
'People are struggling:' Nanaimo Rent Bank sees surging demand
NANAIMO - A provincial program helping struggling renters stay in their homes is being widely used in the community. Opened in 2021, the Nanaimo Rent Bank, operated by Connective Support Society of Na...
Nov 20, 2025
'It's authentic to Nanaimo:' revamped former A&B Sound building progresses toward completion
NANAIMO - A complete transformation of a high-profile property in the city's downtown is marching toward a projected finish next year. Now dubbed 'Soundworks', development inside the former A&B So...
Nov 20, 2025
Port Alberni’s ICU closed indefinitely, patients diverted to Nanaimo
PORT ALBERNI - Island Health cites staff shortages for what it calls a temporary closure of the West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) intensive care unit. In a news release, the health authority stated t...
Nov 20, 2025
Endless odyssey: City of Nanaimo in lengthy unpermitted additions dispute
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sided with a homeowner who made unpermitted additions to his home, but the City of Nanaimo isn't backing down from its compliance push. A recent ruling from justic...
Nov 20, 2025
'We keep getting back up:' thieves smash hole to gain access to Nanaimo's Gold Silver Guy
NANAIMO - Being woken up to the sound of his business's security alarm going off is unfortunately nothing new for one local store manager. Jeremy Daniels with Gold Silver Guy in Nanaimo got the alarm ...
Nov 19, 2025
'A pick your own park adventure:' Nanaimo councillors delay decision on Loudon Park upgrades
NANAIMO - Direction on the future upgrades to an underdeveloped park on the shores of Long Lake won't come for at least another week.After hearing from staff, a trio of delegations, and engaging in in...
Nov 19, 2025
Moonlight Madness kicks off winter holiday season in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Thousands of people are getting set to converge on downtown Qualicum Beach for festive cheer and to offer local businesses an early holiday shopping season boost. Hosted by Qualicum B...
Nov 19, 2025
Family games & stuffies in short supply as Great Nanaimo Toy Drive commences
NANAIMO - A local Christmas tradition for over 40 years is returning to try and brighten the holiday season for some in community. Organizers for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive have begun accepting donat...
Nov 19, 2025