Nanaimo

'You never know which car you're passing:' Island police ramping up long weekend enforcement

NANAIMO - The final long weekend of the summer season is approaching. High volumes of traffic on area highways and ferries are expected beginning later this week and extending into Labour Day on Monda...

Daryl Major Aug 27, 2025

Nanaimo property caretaker awaits sentencing for New Year's Day shooting involving rubber bullets

NANAIMO - A local man is awaiting his sentence for shooting another man multiple times at a south-end disposal site.Jeffrey Andrew Benvin, 49, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to charges of aggrava...

Aug 26, 2025

Special weather statement issued as heat wave extends for Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - An unusual late-August heat wave is persisting for a little white yet. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Monday, Aug. 25, advising of a "long duration of above seasona...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 26, 2025

Two customers injured after vehicle drives into Parksville business

PARKSVILLE - Two people received minor injuries after a vehicle drove through the front of a nail salon, coming to a rest inside and causing considerable damage. The incident occurred on Monday, Aug. ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 25, 2025

Nanaimo & Parksville community groups marking annual day to honour lives lost to toxic drugs

NANAIMO - Education, awareness and fighting the stigma are key drivers behind a series of events planned this week. Sunday, Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual recognition of...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 25, 2025

UPDATE: New wildfire southwest of Nanaimo 'being held' less than 24 hours after start

UPDATE: As of 12:19 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, the Mason Creek wildfire is now considered 'being held' at 8.6 hectares in size. EARLIER: NANAIMO - Quick response has seen crews gain the upper hand on a ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 25, 2025

VIU graduate probes impact of extreme healthy eating

NANAIMO - Non-processed, nutrient-dense whole foods are undeniable pillars of an optimum diet, but a recent Vancouver Island University graduate argues extreme healthy eating can have unintended conse...

Aug 23, 2025

Nanaimo's final Trunk Sale of the year at VIU

NANAIMO - Bargain hunters have one more chance to take advantage of the Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sale this weekend.The final Trunk Sale of the year happens on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m....

Aug 23, 2025

Promised new patient tower & cardiac care addressed by Nanaimo MLA's

NANAIMO - Nearly a year after B.C.'s premier made significant healthcare promises for Nanaimo on the campaign trail, local MLAs maintain those pledges are still in the government's plans. Nanaimo-Gabr...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 22, 2025

New Nanaimo hospital High Acuity Unit days away from opening

NANAIMO - A modernized and enhanced new department to serve sick and ill patients at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will officially open next week.The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) will start a...

Aug 22, 2025