Category Archives: Nanaimo
Hybrid and electric vehicles in demand as gas prices soar
NANAIMO - Motorists fed up with soaring fuel prices are increasingly turning to hybrid and electric vehicles to ease pain at the pumps. Nanaimo Toyota product advisor Paul DeBron said a vast majority ...
Apr 26, 2019
Nanaimo's recycling culture remains strong despite NRE closure, officials say
NANAIMO - The sky is not falling more than one year after the popular non-profit Nanaimo Recycling Exchange (NRE) shut its doors. That's the message from the City of Nanaimo and private depot operator...
Apr 26, 2019
Downtown Nanaimo night market returning after successful first year
NANAIMO - Thursday night is once again expected to be one of the busiest nights for downtown Nanaimo. The Commercial St. Night Market, which ran for 11 weeks in the summer of 2018 hosted by the Greate...
Apr 26, 2019
Advance voting for Nanaimo-Ladysmith byelection starts Friday
NANAIMO - Advance voting begins Friday for the sixth election in Nanaimo in the last two years. The polls are open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday to Monday for the May 6 Nanaimo-Ladysmith federal byelecti...
Apr 26, 2019
Partnership aims to transform Harewood sites to help 'community under stress'
NANAIMO - There’s no timeline, budget or firm plans in place, but there is palpable excitement over a new partnership with the potential to transform underutilized sites in the heart of Harewood...
Dec 17, 2018
Nanaimo man jailed for fake bomb threat related to workplace feud
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man who falsely claimed a co-worker planned to hide a bomb on a plane was sentenced to three-months in jail and a lengthy probation term. Tyson Chang, 38, learned his punishment in...
Dec 17, 2018
VIDEO: Sea King choppers roar over Nanaimo region on farewell flight
NANAIMO - After 55 years serving the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Sea King helicopter made its presence known in the Nanaimo region one final time. Four of the CH-124 Sea King choppers buzzed over Na...
Dec 17, 2018
Nanaimo RCMP release picture of suspected VIU bike thieves
NANAIMO - Police in Nanaimo hope video surveillance footage and tips from the public can help them track down a pair of suspected bike thieves. Nanaimo RCMP released surveillance pictures of a man and...
Dec 17, 2018
Man tells judge ‘I'm a walking weapon’ during strange sentencing
NANAIMO - A Parksville man told a judge his martial arts background should require his entire body to be included in a weapons ban handed down on him. James Rocket Yandt, 59, made the comment as he wa...
Dec 17, 2018
Sheila Malcolmson acclaimed as BC NDP's candidate in high-stakes Nanaimo byelection
NANAIMO - To no surprise, Nanaimo’s federal representative is now officially the BC NDP candidate to represent the Nanaimo riding in an upcoming provincial byelection. Sheila Malcolmson was accl...
Dec 16, 2018