Nanaimo

'Cedar was the perfect place:' new intermediate pump track envisioned south of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local biking advocates believe they've got the perfect plan at the perfect location to continue growing the sport in the region. The Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, through a partnership wit...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 20, 2025

'There were flames within feet of homes:' Dashwood fire chief recounts frantic fight against Wesley Ridge blaze

QUALICUM BEACH - Local fire departments played an integral role in protecting homes when the Wesley Ridge wildfire roared toward the vulnerable rural Meadowood area. A day removed from being formally ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 20, 2025

Hundreds of tickets, roadside prohibitions issued after mid-Island music events

NANAIMO - A pair of live music events in the Cowichan area showed too many people still believe they can drive impaired.BC Highway Patrol issued a total of 29 immediate roadside prohibitions for impai...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 19, 2025

New venue? No problem for Parksville Beach Festival attendance figures

PARKSVILLE - Moving to a lower traffic site with fewer conflicts didn't harm Parksville Beach Festival attendance numbers. In fact, traffic went up. On Monday, Aug 18 the society a little more than 11...

Daryl Major Aug 19, 2025

Wesley Ridge wildfire now 'under control', evacuees returning home

PARKSVILLE - Firefighters on Vancouver Island have gained the upper hand on one wildfire, while another remains burning out of control, with significant progress made in reducing its spread. The Wesle...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 18, 2025

Stolen bottles & cans from Nanaimo food bank successfully recovered

NANAIMO - Donated cans and bottles stolen from a local food bank had a successful outcome.Quality security camera footage and quick thinking from Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank staff led to the...

Aug 18, 2025

City of Nanaimo navigating AI road maintenance tool during three-year trial period

NANAIMO - While the City is taking its time absorbing vast amounts of data, it appears artificial intelligence will play key role in maintaining Nanaimo's roads in the future. The City is entering com...

Daryl Major Aug 18, 2025

'The most amount of donations we've ever had:' Nanaimo kids given Fresh Start

NANAIMO - Eleven years in and a local campaign to get school off on the right foot for local kids is stronger than ever. The annual Fresh Start was held at the downtown Nanaimo library branch on Sunda...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 17, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Nanaimo boater safely located by RCMP

UPDATE - Police say on Monday, Aug. 18, 30-year-old Robert Stalker has been located safe and sound. - - - EARLIER - NANAIMO - One of two sailors missing since late July has been located, but the where...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 17, 2025

Qualicum Beach holding 'Cry Off' competition to find new Town Crier

QUALICUM BEACH - A rare opportunity to become the voice of a community has opened up in Oceanside.The Town of Qualicum Beach is seeking a volunteer to take on the role of Town Crier to represent the T...

Aug 17, 2025