Category Archives: Nanaimo
Summer studio tour running all weekend through Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - A wide array of artisans will be showcasing their work over the next two days across a variety of venues. Organizers of the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour have partnered with local restaurants ...
Jul 19, 2025
Dry weather, careless actions causing spike in Nanaimo brush fire frequency
NANAIMO - Amid the hot and dry weather conditions currently affecting much of the region, residents are being reminded to be fire safe. This warning comes after the province is calling for voluntary w...
Jul 18, 2025
Robo-call scam targeting Ladysmith residents
LADYSMITH - A new version of an old scam is focused on local residents. A release from the Town on Thursday, July 17 stated a series of robo-calls received recently by Ladysmith residents were "falsel...
Jul 18, 2025
Bottles, balloons, buoyancy: Nanaimo Silly Boats ready to hit the water
NANAIMO - The silliest weekend on the local events calendar is finally here. The Nanaimo Child Development Centre will host the 39th annual Silly Boat Regatta at Maffeo Sutton Park and the Nanaimo Har...
Jul 18, 2025
Nanaimo-born singer receives most CCMA nominations, including entertainer of the year
NANAIMO - A local country singer and 'American Idol' star is tied for the most nominations heading into this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards.Cameron Whitcomb, 22, picked up six nomina...
Jul 17, 2025
'Generational opportunity:' Qualicum considers purchase & development of Eaglecrest golf course
QUALICUM BEACH - A major land purchase is under heavy consideration, which could transform a key town neighbourhood. Council and staff are opening up public consultation, as well as doing their due di...
Jul 17, 2025
'A total degradation of our neighbourhood:' new location sought for downtown Nanaimo drop-in Hub
NANAIMO - A drop-in Hub in the city's downtown will continue to be funded until the spring, but finding a new location for the services is also being explored. The Hub drop-in service for those living...
Jul 17, 2025
Nanaimo Bathtub parade 'almost threatened' amid new festival safety regulations
NANAIMO - A late deal with a traffic management company has helped secure a major component of Bathtub weekend.New provincial safety regulations in the wake of April's Lapu Lapu Festival car attack in...
Jul 16, 2025
'I can't support this:' Nanaimo councillors reject staff request for fencing around City Hall parking lots
NANAIMO - City Councillors have unanimously turned down proposed fencing around two City-owned parking lots, despite staff safety concerns.A staff recommendation called for parking lot upgrades includ...
Jul 16, 2025
Nanaimo singer dazzles at MLB All-Star Game
NANAIMO - Add another accolade for a local singer in her growing career.Lauren Spencer-Smith, who was born in Port Alberni but spent much of her formative years in Nanaimo, performed 'O'Canada' at the...
Jul 16, 2025