Nanaimo

Province opens fund to investigate residential school & hospital sites

NANAIMO - Several communities around B.C. can now access funds to investigate residential schools and Indian hospital sites across the province.The old Nanaimo Indian Hospital site off present day Fif...

Jul 20, 2021

VIDEO: Crews successfully rescue small dog after fall down Nanaimo's Abyss

NANAIMO - Firefighters and rope rescue technicians pulled off a successful rescue of a small dog which fell down an infamous hiking spot south of the city. Crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue attended the ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 20, 2021

Vandalized Nanaimo pride mural transformed into sombre tribute to Indigenous children

NANAIMO - A destroyed public art piece once showcasing love, support and pride now has a new purpose.After a mural was destroyed by a 'hate-fueled' vandal in the early morning hours of Saturday, July ...

Jul 20, 2021

Person hospitalized after serious police dog bite injury on Quadra Island

QUADRA ISLAND - An incident drawing a substantial police response to Quadra Island is being reviewed by the Independent Investigations Office.According to the IIO, police responded to reports of a per...

Jul 19, 2021

Funding family camp experiences the focus for modified Tour de Rock

NANAIMO - For the second year in a row, Tour de Rock will look a little different than normal, but still carry the same spirit its fostered for nearly a quarter century.The 24th edition of the Island-...

Jul 19, 2021

Bike lanes open on downtown Nanaimo's Front St. redesign

NANAIMO - An overdue and much-debated redesign in the downtown core is open for pedals.Separated bike lanes and an improved pedestrian experience were the focus of work on Front St. between Port Place...

Jul 19, 2021

Snowbirds, CF-18 Demo team set to fly over Harbour City

NANAIMO - Nanaimo residents should keep their eyes to the sky on Sunday afternoon. A Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team will be conducting a fly past over Nanaimo. The team will also perfo...

Jul 18, 2021

RDN advances plans to expand Ravensong Aquatic Centre

QUALICUM BEACH -A long-discussed vision to expand the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) in Qualicum Beach is proceeding after the process was paused.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced it's moving...

Jul 17, 2021

Overdose advisory for Nanaimo announced by Island Health

NANAIMO - Island Health is warning drug users to take extra precautions with toxic drugs leading to increased overdoses in Nanaimo.Island Health announced an overdose advisory in Nanaimo on the aftern...

Jul 16, 2021

Island Health administers 1,000,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine

NANAIMO - Island Health has hit a major milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign.The health authority said over one million doses of approved vaccine have been administered to date, including a ...

Jul 16, 2021