Nanaimo

Affordable housing project in Harewood neighbourhood coming into focus

NANAIMO - Timelines are now in place for the substantial redevelopment of a key corner in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood. Construction is slated to begin in 2023 at the corner of Fifth St. and Howar...

Jul 21, 2020

Six additional Island COVID-19 cases confirmed by province, over 100 new cases across B.C.

NANAIMO - The number of active cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island has doubled over the course of one weekend.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced six new active cases of COVID-19 ar...

Jul 20, 2020

Qualicum Beach man sent intimate pictures of ex-partner to her father

NANAIMO - An irate Qualicum Beach man sent intimate pictures of his former partner to the victim's father in a bizarre case played out in court.The March, 2019 incident in Qualicum Beach was resolved ...

Jul 20, 2020

Demand for fresh produce doubles via growers co-op food box program

NANAIMO - A popular produce delivery program for the mid-island has grown substantially as food security is pushed to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic.Online registrations for the weekly pro...

Jul 19, 2020

Confused cab passenger admits to threatening Nanaimo taxi driver

NANAIMO - An out-of-control cab passenger avoided an assault charge for initiating a confrontation after she couldn't recall where her Nanaimo hotel was located.Irene Garnett agreed to the lesser offe...

Jul 18, 2020

Serauxmen's 'Green Monster' torn down due to safety concerns

NANAIMO - A beloved fixture of Serauxmen Stadium has been torn down.A 24-foot tall wall in right field, affectionately called the 'Green Monster' was deemed to be a safety risk by City staff during an...

Jul 18, 2020

Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases hold steady, up to 35 tied to exposure in Kelowna

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island has finished the week with only one new case. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Friday there remains a total of 136 COVID-19 cases on the Island, with fou...

Jul 17, 2020

Nanaimo space buffs dazzled by brightest comet in decades

NANAIMO - A rare show featuring a large, bright and resilient comet is capturing the attention of local stargazers.A five kilometre long, recently discovered comet named Neowise is producing impressiv...

Jul 17, 2020

Legal action launched over poor living conditions at south Nanaimo affordable housing complex

NANAIMO - A notice of civil claim in a class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C.'s highest court due to unsafe living conditions at an affordable living complex in south Nanaimo. The legal action fr...

Jul 17, 2020

Nanaimo-based association tackling ghost gear left in Pacific waters

NANAIMO - Prawn fishermen will have a better sense of how much waste is being left behind after a federally funded study. The Pacific Prawn Fishermen's Association, based in Nanaimo, received federal ...

Jul 16, 2020