Category Archives: Nanaimo
'We can do better:' Mosaic reviewing Island backcountry access restrictions
NANAIMO - The company responsible for managing much of the Island's backcountry areas are saying they're looking for ways to make it more accessible. Logging roads and popular backcountry routes are o...
Jul 01, 2025
Several Canada Day events planned for mid-Island
NANAIMO - While there are plenty of ways to honour Canada Day this Tuesday, July 1, those living in central Vancouver Island have plenty of fun, family-friendly ways to honour the Great White North. T...
Jun 30, 2025
Parksville mobile home fire claims woman’s life
PARKSVILLE -A fully-involved structure fire in Parksville turned tragic over the weekend. Parksville Fire Rescue chief Marc Norris said they responded to a mobile home on Corfield St. North near the c...
Jun 30, 2025
'That's the most that's ever been recorded:' Van Isle marmot recovery success story continues
NANAIMO - Efforts by a Nanaimo-based organization formed to save and strengthen Vancouver Island marmot populations are reaching new heights. Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF) executive director Adam T...
Jun 30, 2025
2 hikers fall from cliff at Nanaimo's Pipers Lagoon Park
NANAIMO - Emergency responders rescued two people who fell down a steep embankment at a popular north Nanaimo park. Calls to 911 were made on Sunday, June 29 at about 1:30 p.m in response to a pair of...
Jun 29, 2025
'At least another 30 years:' surprise septic upgrades nearing completion at Nanoose Place
NANOOSE BAY - A key community facility has weathered its latest challenge and is now prepared for another 30 years at the heart of local recreation.A sewer backup at Nanoose Place in November 2024, du...
Jun 29, 2025
March & gathering happening Sunday for missing Nanaimo woman Lisa Young
NANAIMO - Despite momentum built toward cracking a historic cold case of a presumed local homicide victim, answers remain elusive. A 21-year-old Lisa Marie Young vanished during the early morning hour...
Jun 28, 2025
'A concern to staff:' Lantzville moving their public works department due to issues with leased building
LANTZVILLE - The public works department in Lantzville is on the move.In a recent news release, the District of Lantzville said their current leased public works building at 6833 Metro Rd. can no long...
Jun 28, 2025
Major housing project eyed for newly opened land along Nanaimo's Boxwood Connector
NANAIMO - Over 200 housing units and townhomes are envisioned for one of the busiest areas of the city. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo, proposing 204 apartment-style un...
Jun 27, 2025
Annual invitational swim meet brings top young swimmers to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Around 500 swimmers from across Vancouver Island and the mainland are in the Harbour City this weekend for an annual swim meet. The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club Invitational Swim Meet star...
Jun 27, 2025