Category Archives: Nanaimo

PORT ALBERNI - Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a long-awaited rain storm all converged to reduce the spread of the Mount Underwood wildfire. Burning in elevated and forested terrain south of...

NANAIMO - A new venue and the largest field of racers yet are preparing to test their skills on a high-speed ride in Nanaimo. Hub City Soap Box Derby is revving up for its fourth annual show on Wall S...

NANAIMO - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are ready to give it their all for a pair of shows in the Harbour City this weekend. The two shows in Nanaimo take place on Friday, Aug. 15, starting at 7 p.m.,...

NANAIMO - Citing a communication breakdown with his father, a man was fined $1,500 and banned from being responsible for an animal for five years after neglecting his young dog. Sean Scott Modeste, 27...

PORT ALBERNI - Strong winds pushed B.C.'s most notable wildfire closer to Port Alberni's southern fringes, but help from more favourable weather appears imminent. An update on the morning of Thursday,...

NANAIMO - It won't be much locally, but some brief summer rain is being welcomed with open arms.A relatively strong Pacific frontal system is moving across the region beginning Thursday, Aug. 14 and c...

PARKSVILLE - A pair of costly scams came to the attention of Oceanside RCMP in mid-July, including a Qualicum Beach senior, who was swindled out of over $50,000. Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth said t...

NANAIMO - Smoke from a pair of Island-based wildfires has seen local air quality plunge.Despite light smoke and air particulate lingering in recent days, indices measuring pollution spiked overnight i...

PORT ALBERNI - Power lines and poles have suffered damage due to an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, putting some communities in the dark for an undetermined amount of time. The Mount Unde...

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice convicted a woman on a pair of criminal code driving charges in relation to a late-night collision south of the city at a marked construction zone. A nearly 40-min...