Nanaimo

Growth, extreme weather behind budget increase for Chase River pump station upgrades

NANAIMO - An important piece of infrastructure which keeps sewers flowing freely in Chase River is getting an upgrade sooner than planned. Nanaimo's Seventh St. pump station, located at the corner of ...

Feb 22, 2024

Nanaimo area resurgence aiding comeback of Vancouver Island marmots

NANAIMO - On the cusp of being wiped out forever, Vancouver Island marmot populations are slowly, yet steadily gaining traction.Efforts by Nanaimo-based Marmot Recovery Foundation focusses on increasi...

Feb 22, 2024

Thieves bust into Lantzville jewelry store during early morning heist

LANTZVILLE - Restoration crews replaced customers at a Lantzville store following an early morning break-in.Keller's Jewellers, located in Lantzville's village core, was broken into by multiple suspec...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 21, 2024

Man injured in fire at Nanaimo apartment building

NANAIMO - One man was injured, while residents of a newly completed north Nanaimo rental building evacuated in response to a late-night fire. Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) responded to 6010 Hammond Bay Rd...

Feb 21, 2024

Nanaimo RCMP cleared after man seriously injured in custody

NANAIMO - An investigation found no connection between police and a serious injury sustained by a man while in Nanaimo RCMP custody. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. opened the inve...

Ian Holmes Feb 21, 2024

Open house scheduled for proposed permanent supportive housing project in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Further information on the evolution of 250 Terminal Ave. N takes place with an upcoming open house.Hosted by BC Housing, presentation boards for the planned permanent supportive housing com...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 21, 2024

Parksville construction firm fined after issuing fake occupancy permits

NANAIMO - What's believed to be an unprecedented case of forgery in the mid-Island region involved a construction contractor issuing multiple fake occupancy permits for newly built homes. Don Ballard,...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 20, 2024

Concrete work forcing closures along Terminal Ave. in Nanaimo's downtown

NANAIMO - Ongoing construction work through the city's downtown core will ramp up considerably over the coming weeks. Pouring of concrete in specific locations began Thursday, Feb. 15 and will continu...

Daryl Major Feb 20, 2024

Find free and fun Family Day events happening across the mid-Island

NANAIMO - There are plenty of fun, free, and family-friendly activities taking place this Family Day long weekend locally and across the province.The City of Nanaimo is hosting several free events on ...

Feb 19, 2024

New Nanaimo utility covers showcasing artwork from Snuneymuxw First Nation

NANAIMO - An artistic collaboration between the City and Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) will bring some unique artwork to the streets. The City partnered with Ay Lelum, The Good House of Design and art...

Feb 18, 2024