Nanaimo

Pair of fourplexes to provide affordable housing options for Snuneymuxw First Nation

NANAIMO - A pair of fourplexes are being built for Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) this year, promising homes for those with low to moderate incomes. Two, wood-frame fourplexes are planned to be built o...

Feb 11, 2024

Vancouver Island Race Series set to pit stop in Cedar

NANAIMO - Following stops in North Saanich and Cobble Hill in January, the Vancouver Island Race Series will make its way to Cedar for its third event in 2024 this weekend.Racers will start at Cedar E...

Feb 11, 2024

Lantzville council advances substantial long-term care project to public hearing

LANTZVILLE - Required zoning changes for a 306 bed publicly funded long-term care facility in Lantzville took a step forward this week. In votes of 4-1 in favour, zoning and official community plan by...

Feb 10, 2024

Shopping cart trek to raise money for Nanaimo's homeless youth

NANAIMO - A parade of shopping carts coming through the city in late May is hoping to be a literal 'Push for Change'. Led by Nanaimo Youth Services Association (NYSA) and local Rotary Clubs, teams of ...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 09, 2024

'They've always been great:' popular downtown Nanaimo community grocer up for sale

NANAIMO - A much-loved downtown Nanaimo grocery store is up for sale, with neighbours worried they may lose a convenient and affordable food option. Superette Foods, on the corner of Albert and Milton...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 09, 2024

Body recovered from Millstone River identified as missing Nanaimo woman

NANAIMO - The body of a missing Nanaimo woman has been found.Crews were able to recover a body from the Millstone River just before 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 and quickly identified the remains as tho...

Feb 09, 2024

Dwindling snowpack around Nanaimo increases potential for summer drought issues

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island is in for another dry and drought-filled spring and summer unless we get more rain or snow, according to the most recent snowpack report. The Feb. 1, snow survey and water s...

Daryl Major Feb 09, 2024

Bush camera helps Oceanside RCMP quickly find stolen travel trailer

PARKSVILLE - A game-style trail camera mounted west of Qualicum Beach helped police hunt down a stolen travel trailer. Oceanside RCMP reported the camera helped find the item in Nanaimo on Tuesday, Fe...

Feb 08, 2024

'Luxury floatel' anchoring off Nanaimo, supporting nearby LNG project

NANAIMO - An unfamiliar ship is calling the region home for the next few weeks. The MV Isabelle X arrived in Nanaimo waters on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from Vancouver and is set to stay in the region until A...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 08, 2024

'My heart is full:' Women of Influence Awards honours Nanaimo's influential figures

NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind award ceremony took place in the Harbour City Wednesday, honouring the very best women, gender diverse, non-binary and two-spirited local residents. The Women of Influenc...

Feb 08, 2024