Nanaimo

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

South Island drives sizeable COVID-19 case increase throughout Island Health

NANAIMO - Island Health has sustained a significant jump in COVID-19 cases.A total of 89 new cases were recorded for the health authority on Thursday, Sept. 16, one of the largest increases of the fou...

Sep 16, 2021

Ecological future of Island's Englishman River secured through multi-million dollar donation

PARKSVILLE - The Nature Trust of BC has completed the purchase of a prized piece of property at the mouth of the Englishman River.Courtesy a $6 million donation from the Wilson 5 Foundation, the Natur...

Sep 16, 2021

Long term deal announced for Nanaimo to Vancouver passenger ferry service

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Port Authority and Snuneymuxw First Nation revealed a landmark deal with a private company for a high speed passenger-only ferry linking downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.A...

Sep 16, 2021

Labour group under fire for election polling tactics after Nanaimo campaign manager sounds alarm

NANAIMO - A local Green Party of Canada campaign manager is incensed with what he calls multiple credibility issues related to an NDP-friendly ad.Ilan Goldenblatt, who's representing Nanaimo-Ladysmith...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 16, 2021

Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates spar over housing, climate change & COVID recovery

NANAIMO - A wide range of topics were offered up for debate among the five candidates in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding.The Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hosted a pre-election debate on Wednesday, Sept. 1...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 15, 2021

61 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths for Island Health

NANAIMO - Island Health's COVID-19 case counts rose by 61 on Wednesday, Sept. 15, in line with recent averages over several weeks. Twenty-seven of the new cases were in the central Vancouver Island re...

Sep 15, 2021

'It's a serious blow:' cannabis producer Tilray announces shut down of Nanaimo operation

NANAIMO - A large employer in the city is pulling out of Nanaimo, leaving hundreds of people out of work. Tilray announced on Wednesday, Sept. 15, it would close its Nanaimo cultivation facility and o...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 15, 2021

Search for potential unmarked graves at former Nanaimo Indian Hospital site to begin

Editor's Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous peoples at residential schools and hospitals. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Residential...

Sep 15, 2021

Burning restrictions to be removed for remaining areas of Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Campfires and other burning options will soon be permitted across Vancouver Island.The Coastal Fire Centre is set to remove the final seasonal fire restrictions across its jurisdiction at no...

Sep 15, 2021