Category Archives: Nanaimo
UPDATE: Cameron Lake wildfire grows, evacuation orders in place
NANAIMO - An expanding wildfire above the north side of Cameron Lake has ballooned to an estimated 60 hectares as of 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, tripling in size from the morning. Evacuation orders ...
Jul 31, 2025 Flames and smoke were spotted by passersby on Thursday morning on the north side of Cameron Lake. (BC Wildfire Service)
Fire danger ratings pushed to 'extreme' for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hot, dry weather is pushing fire danger ratings to their maximum levels. New data from the provincial government showed eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Pa...
Jul 31, 2025
Pedestrian lying on Nanaimo road hit and killed
NANAIMO - Mounties are investigating after a 25-year-old Nanaimo man was hit and killed by a vehicle this week, after reportedly being seen lying on the roadway. On Tuesday, July 29, around 10:20 p.m....
Jul 30, 2025
Fraud and theft charges levelled against Nanaimo prosecutor's wife
NANAIMO - Criminal code charges have been applied against a woman for allegedly misappropriating funds from a since-defunct Nanaimo non-profit agency, as well as a private business. The BC Prosecution...
Jul 30, 2025
Stage 4 water restrictions coming to most mid-Island communities
NANAIMO - A near-complete lack of rain for the month of July is prompting local officials to take extra measures to conserve the water supply. A vast majority of the Regional District of Nanaimo will ...
Jul 30, 2025
'Very exciting:' Nanaimo's Westwood Lake Park more accessible, new bathrooms nearly complete
NANAIMO - Improvements to Westwood Lake Park are making the area more accessible for all. While phase one upgrades included parking lot upgrades, which were completed two years ago, the latest round o...
Jul 30, 2025
'It's just so sad': rare white raven suddenly passes away at Errington wildlife sanctuary
ERRINGTON - A strikingly unique bird beloved by visitors, staff and volunteers at a renowned Oceanside area wildlife refuge has unexpectedly passed away. Blizzard, a popular white raven, was discovere...
Jul 29, 2025
Large group of poorly cared for animals from Nanaimo property surrendered to SPCA
NANAIMO - Thirty-three animals, comprising cats and dogs, about half of which are puppies, were recently surrendered to the SPCA's Nanaimo branch. A Tuesday, July 29 news release from the BC SPCA stat...
Jul 29, 2025
Nanaimo man out $400 after swapping cash for fake gold jewellery from 'desperate' man
NANAIMO - A local man is out $400 after his empathy and compassion overrode due diligence during a recent parking lot exchange. RCMP say the victim was loading their groceries into the back of their v...
Jul 29, 2025
No decision on Nanaimo Council's support for downtown overdose prevention site
NANAIMO - The status of Council's support for an overdose prevention site in the city's downtown will be decided in the fall. After Coun. Ian Thorpe moved for the City to request Island Health close t...
Jul 29, 2025