Nanaimo

Efforts underway to untangle humpback whale from fishing gear near Parksville

NANAIMO - Staff from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) are attempting to help free a humpback whale, spotted partially tangled in fishing gear over the weekend. A pair of Nanaimo-based Vancouver Islan...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 22, 2025

Parole set for Nanaimo man convicted of violent Tofino murder

NANAIMO - Parole eligibility has been set at 10 years for the man convicted of second-degree murder for a highly violent slaying on Vancouver Island's west coast late in 2020. The ruling by BC Supreme...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 22, 2025

City of Parksville loses unsightly property lawsuit against mayor's next-door neighbour

PARKSVILLE - Following years of bylaw visits, senior staff correspondence and legal action, a BC Supreme Court judge sided with the defendants, who happen to live next to Parksville Mayor Doug O'Brien...

Daryl Major Sep 22, 2025

UPDATE: Several Nanaimo-Vancouver BC Ferries trips cancelled amid mechanical difficulties

NANAIMO - Sunday travel across a considerable section of the BC Ferries network is being further challenged, with complications expected into early next week. The company has been forced to cancel a n...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 21, 2025

Aerial inspection of Fortis BC lines taking place across central Island

NANAIMO - Keen observers will notice some additional aircraft in the skies over the coming weeks.Fortis BC, through contractors Talon Helicopters and LaSen Inc. will be conducting a series of low leve...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 21, 2025

Parksville students awaiting new playground construction after years of fundraising

PARKSVILLE - The site is prepped and equipment is expected to arrive shortly for a new playground at a local elementary schoolSpringwood Elementary, on Despard Ave. near Hwy. 4A, will see installation...

Sep 20, 2025

'It's so frustrating:' Nanaimo restaurant responds to mice allegations

NANAIMO - Representatives of a popular Nanaimo restaurant is pushing back on photos circulating on social media allegedly showing mice in their kitchen, as well as droppings being left behind on count...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 19, 2025

'Legacy for many generations:' Oceanside Track and Field Club host community celebration

PARKSVILLE - The Oceanside Track and Field Club (OTFC) is thrilled to finally get use out of their new track, and they're inviting the community to join in on the fun. Over 20 years in the making, the...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 19, 2025

VIEx in Nanaimo features ultra-local flair, expanded midway

NANAIMO - While rain showers appear to be on the way Saturday, it won't damper the mood for one of Nanaimo's most anticipated weekends. The 131st edition of the Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEx) take...

Sep 19, 2025

United Way BC launches integral fall fundraiser

NANAIMO - Dire needs for support combined with a challenging economic climate sets the stage for a vitally important annual campaign. An annual fall fundraising drive kick-off was served up on Thursda...

Sep 18, 2025