Category Archives: Nanaimo
'He was not an introvert:' beloved Lantzville man remembered for significant contributions
LANTZVILLE - Early life adversity in Nazi-occupied Holland spawned a grateful, colourful and generous community builder who left a profound legacy. A public gathering for John Garenkooper was held at ...
Sep 05, 2025
'Identity theft is a huge issue:' Nanaimo shredding event helping to safely dispose of sensitive material
NANAIMO - The local branch of Crimestoppers is offering an easy way to dispose of sensitive documents. The organization is again hosting a shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 6, in the parking lot of t...
Sep 04, 2025
Former Nanaimo man sentenced for sexual assault of child cousins 25 years ago
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual assault against children and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A 42-year-old man was given tw...
Sep 04, 2025
Public hearing set for south Parksville development, despite grocery store concerns
PARKSVILLE - An expansive residential development already under construction will go to public hearing for feedback on its proposed neighbourhood grocery store. Residents will get an opportunity next ...
Sep 03, 2025
Report shows Regional District of Nanaimo most efficient government for admin spending
NANAIMO - Spending from the Regional District of Nanaimo, particularly related to administrative costs, is among the province's best. A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ...
Sep 03, 2025
Four arrested, two remain in custody after 'unprovoked' stabbing in north Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Four people were arrested after an apparently random stabbing in the city's north end. RCMP officers were called to an apartment building in the 6400 block of Portsmouth Rd. just after midni...
Sep 03, 2025
Nanaimo's August was one of the hottest on record
NANAIMO - August consistently produced hot weather locally, despite more rain than usual. An average mean daily temperature of 20.5 degrees Celsius in Nanaimo last month far surpassed typical conditio...
Sep 03, 2025
Unionized Hullo Ferries workers obtain strong strike mandate
NANAIMO - Workers employed on the fast-ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver voted 91 per cent in favour of strike action.A Tuesday, Sept. 2 news release from the BC Ferry & Marine Workers U...
Sep 02, 2025
Agreement reached to conserve 360 hectare Hamilton Marsh
QUALICUM BEACH - A conditional sale agreement been signed to conserve a large chunk of forested land west of Qualicum Beach into a conservation area at a cost of $30 million. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the ...
Sep 02, 2025
'Treat it like you're on safari:' local kids back in class as school zones return
NANAIMO - After two months away, kids across the region are returning to class. Most across the mid-Island will only be at their schools for around an hour on Tuesday, Sept. 2 with classes beginning i...
Sep 02, 2025