Nanaimo

New provincial housing project tapping into Nanaimo's mining roots

NANAIMO - Faced with escalating prices, low inventory and permitting backlogs, solutions to the local housing crisis could be right under our feet. A new provincial government-funded initiative will s...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 01, 2024

Free Nanaimo pet care clinic celebrates five years

NANAIMO - A once small clinic helping people in need care for their cats and dogs shows no signs of slowing down amid high demand in the Nanaimo area. Helping Paws community clinic had its fifth anniv...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 31, 2024

Nanaimo eyeing approval efficiencies to better near-record levels of development

NANAIMO - Already boasting near-record development, the City is looking at ways to become more efficient and green light more projects in the community.City councillors heard a detailed report on thei...

Mar 30, 2024

Nanaimo man held in custody for several alleged indecent exposure incidents

NANAIMO - A local man remains in custody following two alleged flashing incidents on the south Island, along with a similar allegation on the Lower Mainland. Douglas Lance Laplante, 36, faces eight di...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 29, 2024

New welcome to Ladysmith sign features eye-catching Coast Salish styling

LADYSMITH - A new sign welcoming people to Ladysmith is turning heads due to its unique and vibrant design, featuring a Coast Salish carving style. Created by a local Stz'uminus artist John Marston, t...

Mar 29, 2024

Countdown underway for Nanaimo to host 55+ BC Games in 2025

NANAIMO - One of the province's largest sport and activity-based events is coming back to the Harbour City. The 55+ BC Games will run in Nanaimo in September 2025, the first time the city has hosted t...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 28, 2024

No additional jail for Nanaimo man's disturbing, random attack on woman

NANAIMO - A local man vowing to forge a more positive future will be on probation for the next year after pleading guilty to assault for a high-profile attack in south Nanaimo. Brett Gordon Ranger, 34...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 28, 2024

'No further searches are planned:' efforts paused to locate missing Errington woman

PARSKVILLE - Despite extensive efforts, searchers have been unsuccessful in finding any sign of a woman missing since mid-February.Sara Sherry, 45, was last seen the evening of Feb. 15 driving onto th...

Mar 28, 2024

Nanaimo thrift shop owner blames downtown disorder for shutting down

NANAIMO - A popular local thrift store is closing up shop permanently in May with the owner saying fear of downtown area social unrest has driven their customers away. Madeline Crane has owned and ope...

Daryl Major Mar 28, 2024

'Taken care of all of our concerns:' legislation changes keep Parksville's Resort Row in tact

PARKSVILLE - It's a huge sigh of relief for many of Oceanside's tourist operators.Changes announced Wednesday, March 27 to provincial legislation designed to limit short-term rentals and boost rental ...

Mar 27, 2024