Category Archives: Nanaimo
Less books, more space: VIU Library evolves with the times
NANAIMO - While VIU's head librarian is adamant they'll always have a place for rows of books, he said enhancing the library's common space best serves the needs of their many users.VIU is scaling bac...
May 30, 2019 VIU Librarian Ben Hyman said their outreach to faculty and students is clear - a reduction in their physical collection in favour of common space is the way to go. He said a strategic plan for the VIU Library was adopted last year. (Submitted/VIU)
Nanaimo-area documentaries hoping to tell human stories
NANAIMO - Four documentaries currently seeking online votes in a funding competition hope to tell stories of our personal connections to each other and the area. Each documentary is applying for $50,0...
May 30, 2019 Screenshots from Humans of the Harbour City, Our Trees Story and Lifers: Working Song Title. (Storyhive)
Nanaimo RCMP hunting for person of interest in convenience store robbery
NANAIMO - A popular mid-Nanaimo convenience store is without a cash register after a break-in. Police responded to a broken glass alarm at the Ice Nail Bar, formerly known as the Macs Convenience on t...
May 29, 2019 This man is now a person of interest in a convenience store B&E which left a cash register smashed open outside. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Popular Maffeo Sutton art piece won't be replaced
NANAIMO - A popular landmark used for scenic photos looking out over the Nanaimo harbour won't be returning to Maffeo Sutton Park. Nanaimo councillors unanimously voted to officially remove the art pi...
May 28, 2019 The Frame was removed in late December, 2017 after years of surviving weather conditions it wasn't prepared for. (Jason Gress)
Chronic criminal jailed for disturbing offences in Nanaimo and Duncan
NANAIMO - A terrifying Nanaimo home invasion, followed by a Duncan robbery just a few days later landed a prolific offender in jail for two years.Jordan Daniel Plamondon, 28, pleaded guilty on Tuesday...
May 28, 2019 Jordan Plamondon plead guilty to several charges and was jailed for two years for high-profile late January crimes in Nanaimo and Duncan. (Submitted)
Nanaimo RCMP officers disappointed but not shocked after speeding bust
NANAIMO - Police say they're disheartened but not surprised after a large speed trap in a notorious section of highway found people driving nearly 150 kilometres per hour in an 80-zone. RCMP Cst. Gary...
May 28, 2019 RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien says officers 'are never surprised' by the high speeds they see on highways. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Bikes pitched as major alternative for Nanaimo drivers
NANAIMO - A yearly initiative hopes to keep as many cars off the road and help Nanaimo residents be more healthy. Bike to Work and School Week began on Monday, May 27. Riders log the kilometres they'v...
May 28, 2019 The yearly Bike to Work Week event hopes to keep Nanaimo residents on their feet and out of their cars. (Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition)
'We've created a stir:' Nanaimo-Ladysmith Green MP sworn in
NANAIMO - Only the second Green Party MP ever is now officially representing the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding. Paul Manly, who won the May federal byelection by a sizable margin, was sworn in as a member ...
May 27, 2019 Paul Manly being sworn in by Green Party leader Elizabeth May. (Facebook)
'The need is huge:' Nanaimo food bank campaigns to fight summer lull
NANAIMO - A city-wide campaign is underway to vastly boost the amount of food available for families in need. Paper bags were delivered to 4,500 doorsteps across the city this week for the Nanaimo Loa...
May 27, 2019 These bags delivered to roughly 4,500 Nanaimo doorsteps this week will be picked up on Saturday, June 1. (Peter Sinclair)
Popular tree voucher program returns to keep Nanaimo green
NANAIMO - An affordable way to keep Nanaimo green is once again being offered to residents eager to provide shade and help the environment. The City of Nanaimo is providing 220 $25 vouchers for trees ...
May 26, 2019 220 vouchers for a tree costing up to $90 are available from the City of Nanaimo starting Wednesday, May 29. (Pixabay)