Category Archives: Nanaimo
City of Nanaimo names garden after beloved community advocate
NANAIMO - A food garden in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood is now named after a man who dedicated his life to food security and community service. The food-growing garden area of the recently named F...
Oct 21, 2025
'Filled a void in the community:' popular Parksville recycling program eyes future
PARKSVILLE - Plans are in the works to take a beloved pop-up recycling service for the Oceanside region to the next level. Funded by Recycle BC and operated by non-profit Parksville Community Centre S...
Oct 21, 2025
'Not a good fit:' townhouse rezoning rejected near Nanaimo's Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Development of 30 townhouses on a lot along the shores of Westwood Lake has been knocked back at the first opportunity. City Councillors voted 7-2 against first reading of a rezoning bylaw f...
Oct 21, 2025
'It gets us into the community:' Nanaimo Fire Rescue hosts open house
NANAIMO - A behind-the-scenes look at the operations of Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) takes place with the department's annual open house. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the event happens at Fire Station # 1 at 666...
Oct 20, 2025
Prowler accused of indecent act outside Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - A man has been arrested and charged following allegations he tried to open a home's window while committing an indecent act. The BC Prosecution Service approved charges of indecent act in a ...
Oct 20, 2025
Road safety presentations scheduled for Nanaimo high schools
NANAIMO - With distracted driving a paramount safety issue for all road users, a long-standing non-profit organization aims to steer the problem in the right direction. Traffic Injury Research Foundat...
Oct 20, 2025
'A tireless advocate for nature:' Buttertubs viewing tower renamed to honour local conservationist
NANAIMO - The viewing tower at perhaps the most well-known marsh on Vancouver Island will be renamed to honour a local conservationist who dedicated much of his life to the area. Bill Merilees spent m...
Oct 19, 2025
Woodstoves should be in good working order as temperatures drop: Nanaimo Fire Rescue
NANAIMO - Woodstoves are less commonly used these days, however those relying on the traditional heating source are urged to maintain them properly. That message from Nanaimo Fire Rescue deputy fire c...
Oct 18, 2025
Nanaimo Youth Services gets $50,000 boost to its youth driving program
NANAIMO - More local youth will have the chance to learn the driving skills needed to get their full license thanks to a recent grant.A $50,000 infusion from the RBC Future Launch program was recently...
Oct 18, 2025
IMAX & recliner seating announced for Nanaimo's Avalon theatre
NANAIMO - Significant screen, sound and comfort additions are on the way to a Nanaimo movie theatre. Landmark Cinemas, which operates an Avalon theatre at Woodgrove Centre, outlined in an Oct. 10 news...
Oct 17, 2025