Category Archives: Nanaimo
New high-end Parksville running track officially unveiled
PARKSVILLE - Years of campaigning, fundraising and community effort have finally led to completion of a new outdoor running track. The ribbon was officially cut on the Oceanside Community Track at col...
Sep 12, 2025
Weekend Coombs Medieval Fall Faire taking trip through time
NANAIMO - Hark, attend ye weary travelers and curious locals! All are welcome this fine weekend in Coombs, for a journey through the ages awaits! Hundreds of artisans, entertainers and period-appropri...
Sep 12, 2025
Uniquely Lantzville event still has room for growth
LANTZVILLE - An increasingly popular Lantzville tradition is expanding, but organizers say its small-town charm remains intact. Minetown Day happens Saturday, Sept. 13, with most events staged at Hudd...
Sep 12, 2025
Nanaimo's Felice Cavallotti Lodge celebrates 125 years
NANAIMO - An organization with an extensive track record serving the Harbour City is celebrating its storied past, while also focusing on significant future change. Felice Cavallotti Lodge, a cultural...
Sep 12, 2025
Porsche impounded for 144 km/h in a 90 zone north of Nanaimo
LANTZVILLE - A man lost his luxury car for a week after he was caught excessively speeding just north of Nanaimo On Wednesday, Sept. 3, BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) members were patrolling the Island High...
Sep 11, 2025
Tow truck driver injured while avoiding passing car on Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A local tow-truck company is reminding drivers to slow down and move over when they see emergency vehicles on the side of the road, after one of their drivers was injured.On Saturday, Sept. ...
Sep 11, 2025
Referendum set for $1.3M RDN purchase of French Creek School property
NANAIMO - Some residents in the Regional District of Nanaimo will head to the polls next month. The RDN has set a Saturday, Oct. 25 referendum date on a $1.3 million purchase of the former French Cree...
Sep 11, 2025
'Sustains our ability to continue operating:' new water system flowing at Gabriola health centre
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A vital community facility is now more resilient to drought and is poised to provide clean water for years to come. The Gabriola Island Community Health Centre on Church St. is home ...
Sep 11, 2025
Local Mounties looking to ID man seen lurking around central & south Nanaimo homes
NANAIMO - Investigators are looking to the public to help advance their efforts to identify an individual seen skulking around local homes. RCMP in Nanaimo have seen a spike in reports, from residents...
Sep 10, 2025
Refinery maintenance, outages, and weak Canadian dollar blamed for higher gas prices
NANAIMO - Drivers filling their vehicles with gas were in for a bit of sticker shock Wednesday morning, with the price of gas jumping seemingly overnight. The average price for fuel in Nanaimo as of t...
Sep 10, 2025