Category Archives: Nanaimo
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
'She said she wasn't speeding:' trial begins for fatal Nanaimo area construction zone crash
NANAIMO - A detailed eye witness account of the untimely death of a construction worker south of the city has been revealed during the outset of an emotionally charged trial. Christanne Marie Boufford...
Jul 29, 2025
Mole Mobile rolls into the mid-Island for skin cancer screenings
NANAIMO - As cases of skin cancer continue to increase in the province, a group of mobile dermatologists is inviting mid-Island residents to come and get their moles checked out.The Mole Mobile will b...
Jul 28, 2025
UPDATE: Wildfire along Nanaimo River Rd. now 'being held'
UPDATE: As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, the wildfire south of Nanaimo is now marked as 'being held' and remains two hectares in size. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. EARLIER - N...
Jul 28, 2025
'Remove him far from the sea:' rogue Gabriola Island fishermen jailed for repeated violations
NANAIMO - A notorious local fisherman will spend the next six years behind bars and will also have to split a fine of over $1 million with his wife, after being sentenced for numerous violations. Scot...
Jul 28, 2025
Back-to-back champ: Trevor Short reclaims Nanaimo bathtub race supremacy
NANAIMO - A longtime tubber with a history of being a top finisher reclaimed his World Championship Bathtub Race title. Trevor Short of Ladysmith zipped back into Nanaimo Harbour on his super-modified...
Jul 27, 2025
Nanaimo Buccaneers sign rookies with deep local connections
NANAIMO - Making the step up to junior hockey will likely be a smoother transition for a pair of forwards looking to make their mark with the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers. Madden Cruickshank, 17, and Lu...
Jul 27, 2025
Desire to develop local talent driving Nanaimo League1 teams through final weekend
NANAIMO - Despite mixed results on the pitch, year three of the city's League1 soccer franchise is being viewed as a success for showcasing local talent.Both Nanaimo United men's and women's squads tr...
Jul 26, 2025
Celebrations planned for Errington Volunteer Fire Department's 60th anniversary
ERRINGTON - A dedicated volunteer fire department is celebrating 60 years in operation with a family-friendly community event.The Errington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 60 anniversary cele...
Jul 26, 2025
Coffee shop & apartment building envisioned for south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Apartments and a coffee shop are planned for a south end neighbourhood. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo for 79 residential units in a four storey building on t...
Jul 25, 2025