Nanaimo

'It was a total loss:' Coombs home destroyed in evening fire

COOMBS - More than 30 firefighters from multiple regional departments responded to a substantial house fire. Ron Schildroth, Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department chief, said they were alerted to ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 09, 2025

Rezoning underway for housing complex off Nanaimo's Uplands Dr.

NANAIMO - Nearly three dozen townhouses are envisioned for a currently wooded lot in the city's centre. City Councillors moved through the first three readings of a rezoning application on Monday, Jul...

Daryl Major Jul 09, 2025

Prosecution, defence 'a ways apart' on sentencing for Nanaimo road rage shooting

NANAIMO - A man awaits his sentence for firing a gun at a young driver during an extreme case of road rage. Reza Rahiman, 46, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 8 to a charge of intent to endanger life, ...

Jul 08, 2025

Water advisory issued for Ladysmith's Transfer Beach

LADYSMITH - High levels of bacteria in water samples collected from Transfer Beach is prompting a warning. Island Health, via the Town of Ladysmith, issued an advisory late on Monday, July 7, advising...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 08, 2025

Casting call out for 'enthusiastic amateur chefs' on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Five talented and personable home cooks will have a unique opportunity to showcase their skills. Food Network Canada is bringing a homegrown spinoff of the British cooking show 'Come Dine Wi...

Daryl Major Jul 08, 2025

'There is much need in our community:' site selected for south Nanaimo community centre

NANAIMO - A property has been purchased for the future new home of a long-planned community centre to serve the city's growing south end. To be located at the western end of Eleventh St. at Junction A...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 07, 2025

Affordable housing complex opens in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A new affordable housing facility on the edge of downtown Qualicum Beach is now open. The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs announced on Monday, July 7 the recent opening of R...

Jul 07, 2025

'A metal missile going down the road:' Parksville motorcyclist faces dangerous driving charge

PARKSVILLE - A motorcyclist is facing a criminal charge after being caught going more than three times the speed limit through the city.B.C. Highway Patrol officers quickly noticed a motorcycle speedi...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 07, 2025

Potential Nanoose Bay highway parking ban under review

NANAIMO - With increasing numbers of motorists parking along Hwy. 19 to access popular shellfish harvesting grounds, the B.C. government appears poised to act.In response to safety-related complaints ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 07, 2025

One-day Nanaimo tournament promising high-offence 'blast cricket'

NANAIMO - Big hitting, lots of colour, music and fun are expected from a one-day cricket tournament.The newly-formed Nanaimo Malayalee Association, in partnership with a sports club from Victoria, are...

Jul 05, 2025