Category Archives: Nanaimo

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...

NANAIMO - One person was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle crash just north of Lantzville. The incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 22 around 6:15 a.m. involving a northbound black sports ...

NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hotter-than-average weather will appease those disappointed by recent interruptions of cloud cover and precipitation. Environment Canada expects unseasonably warmer co...

NANAIMO - As the summer season starts to wind down, parents are getting ready for back-to-school shopping. However, with the rising cost of living, basic school supplies and related fees getting more ...

Editor's note: This article depicts details of a highly violent homicide, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice is several...

NANAIMO - Local biking advocates believe they've got the perfect plan at the perfect location to continue growing the sport in the region. The Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, through a partnership wit...

QUALICUM BEACH - Local fire departments played an integral role in protecting homes when the Wesley Ridge wildfire roared toward the vulnerable rural Meadowood area. A day removed from being formally ...

NANAIMO - A pair of live music events in the Cowichan area showed too many people still believe they can drive impaired.BC Highway Patrol issued a total of 29 immediate roadside prohibitions for impai...

PARKSVILLE - Moving to a lower traffic site with fewer conflicts didn't harm Parksville Beach Festival attendance numbers. In fact, traffic went up. On Monday, Aug 18 the society a little more than 11...

PARKSVILLE - Firefighters on Vancouver Island have gained the upper hand on one wildfire, while another remains burning out of control, with significant progress made in reducing its spread. The Wesle...