Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo’s well used tree voucher program returns
NANAIMO - Thousands of new trees on private lots around Nanaimo have been planted since the adoption of a popular program. The City of Nanaimo's annual tree voucher program launched last week, which a...
Aug 03, 2025
'Prioritize protection of residences:' focus firmly on saving homes near Wesley Ridge fire
PARKSVILLE - Slightly cooler temperatures have helped firefighters overnight, but plenty of work remains to douse a wildfire north of Cameron Lake. The Wesley Ridge wildfire remains at an estimated 38...
Aug 03, 2025
'Expediting this action:' officials expand evacuation orders in rural Oceanside, as Wesley Ridge fire grows
UPDATE - The area covered by an evacuation order has grown substantially to include dozens more homes in the rural Oceanside area. The Regional District of Nanaimo issued the orders just before 2 p.m....
Aug 02, 2025
Fireworks to headline annual Ladysmith Days celebration
LADYSMITH - Two days of live music, activites and entertainment will be punctuated by a fireworks show this weekend. The annual Ladysmith Days runs Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 at Transfer Beac...
Aug 02, 2025
UPDATE: Wesley Ridge fire doubles in size as more evacuation orders & alerts issued
NANAIMO - The number of people out of their homes has increased as a fire in the hills above Cameron Lake continues to burn. BC Wildfire Service personnel, supported by local volunteer firefighters, c...
Aug 01, 2025
BC Ferries braces for busy weekend, strategic traveling advised
NANAIMO - A mid-summer long weekend combined with favourable weather will see ferries heavily relied on.According to BC Ferries, vehicle reservations are booked for peak sailings on the Departure Bay ...
Aug 01, 2025
Wildfire above Cameron Lake grows overnight, evacuation orders & alerts remain
UPDATE: As of 12:55 p.m., the wildfire above Cameron Lake, known as the Wesley Ridge wildfire, is now 125 hectares in size. Residents and anyone near Horne Lake to the northwest of the wildfire are be...
Aug 01, 2025
Driver sped up after hitting Nanaimo area construction workers: police expert
NANAIMO - An expert's report of a fatal highway crash south of Nanaimo has been revealed, representing a key plank in Crown counsel's case during an ongoing trial. Findings from the suspect vehicle's ...
Aug 01, 2025
Pair of cell towers endorsed for Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A pair of cell towers for the Harewood neighbourhood have been approved by the City, despite some health concerns from locals. A pair of TELUS-owned, 15.7-metre streetlight/antenna monopoles...
Jul 31, 2025
Toxic drug deaths continue downward trend in Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Instances of deaths related to drug toxicity are dropping across the region from their record highs.New data from the BC Coroners Service published Thursday, July 31, show 32 people have los...
Jul 31, 2025