Category Archives: Nanaimo
18-year-old man killed during late night crash south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A young man is dead following a fiery Highway 1 crash south of the city. Emergency first responders were called to the highway, near the Morden Rd. intersection, after a black Audi S3 lost c...
Nov 03, 2025
'We are getting close:' Union reports productive contract talks with Hullo Ferries
NANAIMO - Once choppy labour waters involving a popular passenger-only ferry service appear to have calmed down. Due to a lack of progress in formulating an inaugural between Hullo Ferries and the BC ...
Nov 03, 2025
Qualicum Beach purchases Eaglecrest Golf Coast lands
QUALICUM BEACH - Town Councillors have signed off on a purchase being dubbed a "historic milestone" for the Oceanside community. Ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline to finalize the deal, the Town announced o...
Nov 03, 2025
'Visibility can be dangerously low:' road users advised to take precautions as conditions shift
NANAIMO - With an hour lost during Sunday morning's shift back to Standard Time, police are reminding all road users of the importance to taking action to improve everybody's safety. Oceanside RCMP Sg...
Nov 03, 2025
Bleachers & media booth completes Harewood artificial turf field complex
NANAIMO - Just in time for high school football season, a 400-seat set of bleachers and media/coaching booth were recently installed at Harewood Centennial Park. The new infrastructure faces the East ...
Nov 02, 2025
'This day and fundraiser is huge for us:' Nanaimo Fish Hatchery hosts hands-on event
NANAIMO - It won't be hard at all to spot a spawning salmon splashing its way up a creek behind Nanaimo River Hatchery. The hatchery's popular annual Spawning Day Fundraiser takes place Sunday, Nov. 2...
Nov 01, 2025
Highly contagious rabbit disease possibly on the mid-Island after several found dead
NANAIMO - Rabbit owners on the mid-Island are being urged to take extra precautions after several wild rabbits were found dead south of Nanaimo displaying worrying symptoms. While rabbit hemorrhagic d...
Nov 01, 2025
'Nanaimo got worse much quicker:' evolving downtown overdose prevention site aiming to better support clients
NANAIMO - Despite mounting neighbourhood challenges, an expanded facility helping those with substance use challenges is having an effect. Senior-level staff from Island Health made their case to Coun...
Oct 31, 2025
529 Garage tackling 'significant issue' of bike thefts in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While it won't guarantee a bike doesn't get stolen, a few minutes of your time will make it much easier for it to be recovered. Local Mounties are hosting a free registration event at the Na...
Oct 31, 2025
Ground broken on new cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
NANAIMO - After years of promises from government and an outcry from locals, construction of the highly anticipated Nanaimo Cancer Centre has finally begun. Ground was officially broken on Friday, Oct...
Oct 31, 2025