Category Archives: Nanaimo
Driver sped up after hitting Nanaimo area construction workers: police expert
NANAIMO - An expert's report of a fatal highway crash south of Nanaimo has been revealed, representing a key plank in Crown counsel's case during an ongoing trial. Findings from the suspect vehicle's ...
Aug 01, 2025
Pair of cell towers endorsed for Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A pair of cell towers for the Harewood neighbourhood have been approved by the City, despite some health concerns from locals. A pair of TELUS-owned, 15.7-metre streetlight/antenna monopoles...
Jul 31, 2025
Toxic drug deaths continue downward trend in Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Instances of deaths related to drug toxicity are dropping across the region from their record highs.New data from the BC Coroners Service published Thursday, July 31, show 32 people have los...
Jul 31, 2025
UPDATE: Cameron Lake wildfire grows, evacuation orders in place
NANAIMO - An expanding wildfire above the north side of Cameron Lake has ballooned to an estimated 60 hectares as of 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, tripling in size from the morning. Evacuation orders ...
Jul 31, 2025 Flames and smoke were spotted by passersby on Thursday morning on the north side of Cameron Lake. (BC Wildfire Service)
Fire danger ratings pushed to 'extreme' for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hot, dry weather is pushing fire danger ratings to their maximum levels. New data from the provincial government showed eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Pa...
Jul 31, 2025
Pedestrian lying on Nanaimo road hit and killed
NANAIMO - Mounties are investigating after a 25-year-old Nanaimo man was hit and killed by a vehicle this week, after reportedly being seen lying on the roadway. On Tuesday, July 29, around 10:20 p.m....
Jul 30, 2025
Fraud and theft charges levelled against Nanaimo prosecutor's wife
NANAIMO - Criminal code charges have been applied against a woman for allegedly misappropriating funds from a since-defunct Nanaimo non-profit agency, as well as a private business. The BC Prosecution...
Jul 30, 2025
Stage 4 water restrictions coming to most mid-Island communities
NANAIMO - A near-complete lack of rain for the month of July is prompting local officials to take extra measures to conserve the water supply. A vast majority of the Regional District of Nanaimo will ...
Jul 30, 2025
'Very exciting:' Nanaimo's Westwood Lake Park more accessible, new bathrooms nearly complete
NANAIMO - Improvements to Westwood Lake Park are making the area more accessible for all. While phase one upgrades included parking lot upgrades, which were completed two years ago, the latest round o...
Jul 30, 2025
'It's just so sad': rare white raven suddenly passes away at Errington wildlife sanctuary
ERRINGTON - A strikingly unique bird beloved by visitors, staff and volunteers at a renowned Oceanside area wildlife refuge has unexpectedly passed away. Blizzard, a popular white raven, was discovere...
Jul 29, 2025