Category Archives: Nanaimo
Water taxi in place to allow for berth rebuild prep at Gabriola & Nanaimo terminals
NANAIMO - BC Ferries are preparing for a busy next few years at a pair of terminals connecting the Harbour City with Gabriola Island.Work on marine structures at both Descanso Bay and Nanaimo Harbour ...
Dec 29, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Fire sparks evacuation of Nanaimo Walmart, alleged arsonist arrested
NANAIMO - A man with a documented history of starting fires will face additional arson charges in the new year, including one from a high-profile incident in the Harbour City.In late February, a fire ...
Dec 29, 2023
Directions, burgers & barbers among reasons some called 911 in 2023
NANAIMO - An Airbnb cancellation, a delayed fast food order and a traffic light taking too long to turn green were all reasons some people felt compelled to dial 911 this past year.E-Comm 911, which h...
Dec 29, 2023
Oceanside resident robbed of over $100k in convincing crypto scam
NANAIMO - Scammers have struck once more, clearing six figures out of a local bank account via a cold call. Oceanside RCMP were alerted to the situation earlier in December, when the victim reported t...
Dec 29, 2023
Heavy rains bringing difficult highway conditions throughout Island
NANAIMO - Recent heavy rains, combined with what's forecast to hit the region in the coming days, has highway service crews on the lookout.Mainroad Contracting, who maintain Island highways and main s...
Dec 28, 2023
UPDATE: Teenager killed after ride-on lawnmower accident in Cedar
NANAIMO - A 14-year-old boy has died after an accident involving a ride-on lawnmower along a rural Cedar road. Calls to emergency responders came around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 in the 1300 blo...
Dec 28, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Major steps forward for healthcare services in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Despite still only scratching the surface of what's needed for healthcare on the central Island, 2023 marked a year of significant steps forward for local residents.The official opening of a...
Dec 28, 2023
Tourism Nanaimo shuts down Northfield Road visitor info centre
NANAIMO - Citing a majority of its visitors aren't in fact destined for the Harbour City, a new visitor centre will open in a few months with the aim of better connecting with local tourists. Tourism ...
Dec 28, 2023
Top stories of 2023: Viral stories highlight Island's popular people and events
NANAIMO - A number of local stories touched our readers in a variety of ways, whether it be through humour, heartache, or overcoming amazing obstacles.Despite challenges for Canadian news media and so...
Dec 27, 2023
Strong winds for Nanaimo & Oceanside regions bring potential for damage, power outages
NANAIMO - Strong winds and driving rain are set to hit the region hard over the coming days. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for a majority of Vancouver Island, including the west coast an...
Dec 27, 2023