Nanaimo

Bowen Rd. & Island Hwy intersection remains Nanaimo's most dangerous for second year running

NANAIMO - A busy central Nanaimo intersection was once again considered the most dangerous. New ICBC crash data showed there were 46 crashes at the Bowen Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. The intersec...

May 25, 2021

B.C.'s restart begins immediately, most restrictions loosened by Canada Day

NANAIMO - British Columbia's restart course is banking on a methodic approach to have life returning to normal as soon as possible. The plan, unveiled by Premier John Horgan and provincial health offi...

May 25, 2021

High-profile offender sentenced for posting escort ad of underage Nanaimo girl

NANAIMO - A self-professed pimp took pictures of an intoxicated 16-year-old girl at a Nanaimo house party and then advertised her online for sexual services.Seyed Kourosh Miralinaghi, 20, was handed a...

May 25, 2021

B.C. sees under 1,000 new COVID-19 cases over weekend reporting period, 12 fatalities

NANAIMO - A relatively quiet weekend in the fight against COVID-19 as the third wave of the pandemic eases. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian...

May 24, 2021

NDSS Community Field to receive stadium style amenities

NANAIMO - Adding more seating to NDSS Community Field is one of several planned investments to take place over the next two years. A recent finance and audit committee meeting heard the nine member Ci...

May 24, 2021

Nanaimo student teaches teachers, other students about new classroom tools

NANAIMO - A young Nanaimo student taught his teachers about a new way to look at the world. Nolan Penner, a Grade 5 student at Mountain View elementary, showed teachers how to use the digital microsco...

May 23, 2021

Nanaimo shooting linked to on-going Lower Mainland gang violence

NANAIMO - Police say there is no further risk to the public following a targeted, gang-related fatal shooting in the city.Shots rang out behind the Wendy's restaurant on the Island Hwy. near Rock City...

May 22, 2021

SD68 school trustee secures Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP nomination

NANAIMO - There's a new face representing the NDP in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding. Lisa Marie Barron is the new NDP candidate for the next federal election. Nominee voting began on Thursday and her vi...

May 22, 2021

Nanaimo water parks turn taps on for summer season

NANAIMO - In a sure sign of summer, the city's four spray parks are officially open.Crews turned on the taps on Saturday, May 22 to line up with warm weather forecast over the long weekend.Charlotte D...

May 22, 2021

'No changes for individuals or businesses:' health orders remain through long weekend

NANAIMO - B.C. continues to march down the hill of the COVID-19 pandemic's third wave as it heads into the unofficial start of summer.A statement from the province reported 420 new cases across the pr...

May 21, 2021