Nanaimo

LIVE: Election night results and reaction from the mid-Island

NANAIMO - The polls have officially closed and counting is underway across the country.It's unlikely however election night will provide a winner federally, or even in some key local ridings such as N...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases drop considerably on mid island

NANAIMO - While 80 new COVID cases were announced for the mid-Island region, the number of cases considered active regionally dropped considerably.Data from Island Health published on Monday, Sept. 20...

Sep 20, 2021

Experts forecast tight race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith as polls open

NANAIMO - Polls have opened on general voting day to elect the 44th Canadian Parliament.While the national race appears to be neck and neck between Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative leade...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2021

Parksville's Trevor Hirschfield returns home after Toyko Olympics

PARKSVILLE - A fourth visit to the Paralympics was unlike any other for a local Olympian.The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics wrapped up on Sept. 5 with Parksville's Trevor Hirschfield competing for Team Canada...

Sep 19, 2021

Annual Terry Fox Run goes virtual, new fundraising options available

NANAIMO - While Terry Fox runs across Canada look a lot different again this year for the 41st annual event, there are easy ways to donate toward cancer research.A virtual event Sunday, Sept 19 involv...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 19, 2021

Nanaimo United receives highest youth designation from Canada Soccer

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's local soccer club is now kicking it with the big boys.Canada Soccer recently bestowed upon Nanaimo United FC a National Youth Club License, recognizing the organization fo...

Sep 18, 2021

'It's a great event:' family friendly Minetown Day converges on Lantzville

LANTZVILLE - Recognizing its community roots and bringing people together in a family-friendly atmosphere is what Minetown Day is all about in the eyes of the mayor.A pancake breakfast, children's bik...

Sep 18, 2021

Southern Vancouver Island drives another large COVID-19 increase

NANAIMO - Areas south of the Malahat continue to grapple with COVID-19 cases spiking.Island Health reported 114 new cases on Friday, a sharp increase over recent averages and the biggest single-day in...

Sep 17, 2021

$500k awarded for Metral Drive phase 2 project

NANAIMO - Another round of provincial funds geared toward active transportation projects are flowing to Nanamo.The B.C. Government announced Nanaimo received $500,000 for phase two of its Metral Drive...

Sep 17, 2021

Heavy, torrential rain expected for Nanaimo, Oceanside

NANAIMO - The year's first fall storm is upon us.Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of eastern Vancouver Island and is forecasting between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain through...

Sep 17, 2021