Category Archives: Nanaimo
Mount Underwood wildfire grows overnight, more evacuation alerts issued
PORT ALBERNI - A wildfire burning south of Port Alberni since Monday evening continues to grow, prompting more evacuation alerts in the area. The Mount Underwood fire is 2,156 hectares in size as of 1...
Aug 13, 2025
50/50 draw boosting Nanaimo hospital maternity ward
NANAIMO - Revenue from a pending 50/50 raffle will help purchase fetal monitoring equipment for high-risk pregnancies at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Tickets for the Nanaimo and District Hospita...
Aug 13, 2025
Off-roading crash claims lives of Nanaimo adventure couple
NANAIMO - Well-known for documenting off-roading and camping expeditions, a Nanaimo couple has died in the terrain they cherished. Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout, both in their early 30s, passed a...
Aug 12, 2025
Fast-growing wildfire south of Port Alberni swells in size, evacuations ordered
UPDATE: 1:30 p.m. - The Mount Underwood wildfire is now 1,391 hectares in size and remains burning out of control, and is now the only wildfire of note in the province. UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. - An evacuat...
Aug 12, 2025
Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist
VANCOUVER - Multiple daily temperature records fell in B.C. communities this week as heat warnings are expected to persist in the southern part of the province through to mid-week. Environment Canada ...
Aug 12, 2025
Near full moon dampening annual meteor shower
NANAIMO - Nearly unobstructed summer skies typically provide the perfect canvas to enjoy a reliably productive meteor display, however the moon has other ideas. A nearly full moon means the Persieds m...
Aug 12, 2025
Nanaimo barber recognized for Fresh Start, runner rounds Rotary Bowl track to help raise funds
NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence's first year of complimentary haircuts and handing out supplies drew about 75 school-aged kids to his Victoria Crescent shop. Around 300 kids show up annually now, with Diana K...
Aug 11, 2025
Public tip leads to arrest of alleged Nanaimo dog abuser
NANAIMO - A man accused of beating a leashed German Shepherd late last month has been arrested, following a public tip. Nanaimo RCMP reported a 36-year-old man was taken into police custody on the aft...
Aug 11, 2025
Wesley Ridge wildfire threat eases, listed as 'being held'
PARKSVILLE - After over ten days of fire crews working day and night on the Wesley Ridge wildfire, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials declared the fire is no longer burning out of control. At 588 he...
Aug 11, 2025 The Wesley Ridge wildfire burning north of Cameron Lake since July 31 is now considered 'being held' at 588 hectares in size as of Monday, Aug. 11. (BC Wildfire Service)
Accused drug trafficker denied bail in connection to Nanaimo overdose prevention site bust
NANAIMO - A high court judge rejected a man's second bid at pretrial release following high-profile drug and weapons busts by Nanaimo RCMP last September. Gerid Gregory-Allen was denied bail following...
Aug 11, 2025