Nanaimo

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...

Alex Rawnsley 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 ...

Daryl Major 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 10, 2025

Massive economic spin-off expected as 55+ BC Games commence in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Thousands of athletes from across the province have descended on the Harbour City for the annual 55+ BC Games. No corner of the city will go without some form of competition between Wednesda...

Daryl Major Sep 10, 2025

Man avoids further jail after drugs & several weapons seized during Nanaimo traffic stop

NANAIMO - Significant challenges facing Crown counsel in determining who was responsible for what resulted in several dropped weapons charges. Following a notable central Nanaimo early morning traffic...

Sep 09, 2025

'It belongs exactly where it's going:' south Nanaimo supportive housing proceeds

NANAIMO - A six-storey supportive housing complex in the City's south end is another step closer to becoming a reality. Located at 355 Nicol St., the 35-unit building was issued a development permit b...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 09, 2025

'Not an easy decision:' south Nanaimo residents lobby for immediate closure of downtown Hub

NANAIMO - Councillors have opted not to take any immediate action surrounding a controversial downtown resource centre, despite growing concerns from neighbours. Council formally received a letter fro...

Daryl Major Sep 09, 2025

Construction underway on Nanaimo affordable seniors housing facility

NANAIMO - Crews are currently building a sizable independent seniors housing complex to complement a recently built neighbouring building in central Nanaimo. Parkedge Manor will be a five-storey senio...

Sep 08, 2025

Domestric travel paces encouraging mid-Island summer tourism season

NANAIMO - While final numbers for July and August aren't in yet, mid-Island tourism groups are calling it a "pretty strong" summer season.Brian Cant, vice president with Nanaimo non-profit 4VI, said h...

Sep 08, 2025