Category Archives: Nanaimo

Several vehicles impounded during Nanaimo enforcement blitz
NANAIMO - Eyes from above relayed real-time intelligence to numerous ground resources assigned to target unsafe drivers in the Harbour City. Culminating from mounting public complaints, Nanaimo RCMP R...
Sep 16, 2025

B.C.-based ALS advocates complete nationwide triathlon tour, which started in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While packing up their belongings and heading home to B.C.'s interior, Mike Pearson and Donna Bartel took stock of their ambitious journey. Pearson, 64, and his wife Donna, 60, capped off 18...
Sep 16, 2025

Police seek information after fatal motorcycle wreck near Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Police are trying to determine what happened leading up to a fatal weekend crash involving a motorcycle and a truck in Qualicum Beach. On Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:31 p.m., BC Highway ...
Sep 15, 2025

Early morning crash in Nanaimo claims life of 25-year-old
NANAIMO - A 25-year-old man visiting the area from the United States has died after an early morning crash. Emergency services responded to the 1600 block of Bowen Rd., near Pryde Ave., just after 2 a...
Sep 15, 2025

'Still too excited:' Oceanside woman keeps $500,000 lotto win a secret
QUALICUM BEACH - A local woman is half a million dollars richer after an early August lotto win. Ann Maybee was scanning her ticket at the Munchy Business & Deli in Qualicum Beach when the machine...
Sep 15, 2025

'One of the most incredible experiences of my life:' Nanaimo singer wins pair of country music awards
NANAIMO - A local singer is still on cloud nine after a pair of high-profile wins over the weekend. Cameron Whitcomb, 22, won Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, and the Fans' Choice award at th...
Sep 15, 2025

Overfishing nets Deep Bay anglers steep fines
COURTENAY - Combined fines of $12,500 were recently issued to four offenders following a fishing expedition north of Qualicum Beach. Min Han, Yun Dian Li, Zhong Qi and Guang Jun Wei were each found gu...
Sep 15, 2025

158-rental unit build envisioned off Nanaimo's Bergen-Op-Zoom Dr.
NANAIMO - A pair of five-storey buildings with a combined 158 housing units is planned for a recently re-zoned north end lot. The City's Design Advisory Panel gave their support for the project at 536...
Sep 14, 2025

Terry Fox Run reignites legacy of Canadian legend
NANAIMO - Annual runs attended by thousands of Canadians not only raises funds for cancer research, but also reminds us of the incredible accomplishments of one of Canada's most accomplished citizens....
Sep 14, 2025

Phase two of Parksville waterfront walkway replacement getting underway
PARKSVILLE - The second phase of Parksville's waterfront walkway replacement will start on Monday, Sept. 15.Replacing the half-kilometre aging boardwalk at the Parksville Community Park began in Septe...
Sep 13, 2025