Nanaimo

Wesley Ridge wildfire threat eases, listed as 'being held'

PARKSVILLE - After over ten days of fire crews working day and night on the Wesley Ridge wildfire, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials declared the fire is no longer burning out of control. At 588 he...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 11, 2025 The Wesley Ridge wildfire burning north of Cameron Lake since July 31 is now considered 'being held' at 588 hectares in size as of Monday, Aug. 11. (BC Wildfire Service)

Accused drug trafficker denied bail in connection to Nanaimo overdose prevention site bust

NANAIMO - A high court judge rejected a man's second bid at pretrial release following high-profile drug and weapons busts by Nanaimo RCMP last September. Gerid Gregory-Allen was denied bail following...

Daryl Major Aug 11, 2025

BC Ferries requiring paid reservations for vehicle travel from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo this fall

VANCOUVER - Changes are coming to BC Ferries, with vehicle passengers wanting to travel from Vancouver's main ferry terminal into Nanaimo will soon be required to book a reservation and pay in advance...

Aug 10, 2025

Nanaimo Food truck location calendar goes live

NANAIMO - A new online calendar is dishing up dates of where Nanaimo's food trucks will be set up. On Aug. 1, the City of Nanaimo debuted its Food Truck Scheduling Calendar at Nanaimo.ca/foodtruck, wh...

Aug 10, 2025

'The general mood right now is pretty frustrated:’ Nanaimo’s Commercial St. to temporarily close again

NANAIMO - An unscheduled shutdown to vehicular traffic on Commercial St. between Wharf and Bastion streets takes effect on the morning of Monday, Aug. 11. According to the City of Nanaimo, Commercial ...

Aug 08, 2025

At least two railway trestle bridges lost in Wesley Ridge wildfire, third damaged

UPDATE: As of the morning of Sunday, Aug. 10, the Wesley Ridge wildfire is now 590 hectares in size and remains burning out of control. EARLIER: PARKSVILLE - While no homes or buildings have reported ...

Aug 08, 2025

Charity launches grants to help people impacted Wesley Ridge fire, progress against blaze continues

QUALIUCM BEACH - Well known non-profit United Way British Columbia vows to delivery funds quickly to those who need it following a large forest fire which has sent hundreds of people from their homes....

Daryl Major Aug 08, 2025

'Weird, wonderful, wacky:' Nanaimo Fringe Festival celebrates 15 years

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Fringe Festival is back in the Harbour City, celebrating a decade and a half of showcasing unique elements of the region's robust arts and entertainment scene. Taking place from ...

Aug 07, 2025

'We are making good progress:’ RCMP ask for public help in fatal Fanny Bay collision

FANNY BAY - Police hope the public can further advance their investigation into a fatal collision near Fanny Bay on the Old Island Highway last week.BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) alleges the driver of a no...

Aug 07, 2025

Tourists ticketed for ignoring BC Parks closure during Wesley Ridge wildfire

NANAIMO - Ontario tourists made an ill-advised stop at a beach to get up-close views of a helicopter scooping water from Cameron Lake to combat an out of control fire. It happened on Monday, Aug 4, ar...

Aug 07, 2025