Category Archives: Nanaimo
Near full moon dampening annual meteor shower
NANAIMO - Nearly unobstructed summer skies typically provide the perfect canvas to enjoy a reliably productive meteor display, however the moon has other ideas. A nearly full moon means the Persieds m...
Aug 12, 2025
Nanaimo barber recognized for Fresh Start, runner rounds Rotary Bowl track to help raise funds
NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence's first year of complimentary haircuts and handing out supplies drew about 75 school-aged kids to his Victoria Crescent shop. Around 300 kids show up annually now, with Diana K...
Aug 11, 2025
Public tip leads to arrest of alleged Nanaimo dog abuser
NANAIMO - A man accused of beating a leashed German Shepherd late last month has been arrested, following a public tip. Nanaimo RCMP reported a 36-year-old man was taken into police custody on the aft...
Aug 11, 2025
Wesley Ridge wildfire threat eases, listed as 'being held'
PARKSVILLE - After over ten days of fire crews working day and night on the Wesley Ridge wildfire, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials declared the fire is no longer burning out of control. At 588 he...
Aug 11, 2025 The Wesley Ridge wildfire burning north of Cameron Lake since July 31 is now considered 'being held' at 588 hectares in size as of Monday, Aug. 11. (BC Wildfire Service)
Accused drug trafficker denied bail in connection to Nanaimo overdose prevention site bust
NANAIMO - A high court judge rejected a man's second bid at pretrial release following high-profile drug and weapons busts by Nanaimo RCMP last September. Gerid Gregory-Allen was denied bail following...
Aug 11, 2025
BC Ferries requiring paid reservations for vehicle travel from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo this fall
VANCOUVER - Changes are coming to BC Ferries, with vehicle passengers wanting to travel from Vancouver's main ferry terminal into Nanaimo will soon be required to book a reservation and pay in advance...
Aug 10, 2025
Nanaimo Food truck location calendar goes live
NANAIMO - A new online calendar is dishing up dates of where Nanaimo's food trucks will be set up. On Aug. 1, the City of Nanaimo debuted its Food Truck Scheduling Calendar at Nanaimo.ca/foodtruck, wh...
Aug 10, 2025
'The general mood right now is pretty frustrated:’ Nanaimo’s Commercial St. to temporarily close again
NANAIMO - An unscheduled shutdown to vehicular traffic on Commercial St. between Wharf and Bastion streets takes effect on the morning of Monday, Aug. 11. According to the City of Nanaimo, Commercial ...
Aug 08, 2025
At least two railway trestle bridges lost in Wesley Ridge wildfire, third damaged
UPDATE: As of the morning of Sunday, Aug. 10, the Wesley Ridge wildfire is now 590 hectares in size and remains burning out of control. EARLIER: PARKSVILLE - While no homes or buildings have reported ...
Aug 08, 2025
Charity launches grants to help people impacted Wesley Ridge fire, progress against blaze continues
QUALIUCM BEACH - Well known non-profit United Way British Columbia vows to delivery funds quickly to those who need it following a large forest fire which has sent hundreds of people from their homes....
Aug 08, 2025