Category Archives: Nanaimo
Two killed in serious crash along Nanaimo River Rd.
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are continuing to investigate the circumstances which led up to a single vehicle incident early Saturday morning.Emergency crews were called to Nanaimo River Rd., near the Nan...
Dec 16, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: homicide investigations, pending trials & sentencing hearings
NANAIMO - While 2023 didn't see the level of homicides as last year, it was still a violent year in the Harbour City.With numerous unsolved murders from years past still under investigation locally, t...
Dec 16, 2023
Natural gas bills to be reduced slightly in 2024, says FortisBC
NANAIMO - FortisBC customers could see a decrease in their natural gas bills in the new year, to the tune of about $1 a month.FortisBC rates are regulated by the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC), with r...
Dec 16, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Concerns increase about public safety in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Public safety was top of mind for a lot of people in the Nanaimo area this year. Multiple incidents of violence, crime, and social disorder made headlines this year, prompting neighbourhood ...
Dec 15, 2023
Plans advancing for downtown Nanaimo Salvation Army project
NANAIMO - Development plans to replace an ancient half of the Salvation Army's downtown presence are proceeding. Members of the City's Design Advisory Panel reviewed a four-storey modular structure pr...
Dec 15, 2023
Route tweak opening up transit connection to Nanaimo's Hullo ferry terminal
NANAIMO - Regular transit service will soon help convert riders of local buses into passengers of the new fast ferry service. Beginning Jan. 7, 2024, the Regional District of Nanaimo network will adju...
Dec 15, 2023
'From dark to light:' new Nanaimo mural designed to spark light in times of darkness
NANAIMO - Nanaimo's newest piece of public art is designed to bring people together and foster community inclusion and belonging. The new mural, showcasing a caterpillar's transformation into a butter...
Dec 14, 2023
Former NHLer Gene Carr of Nanaimo passes away
NANAIMO - One of the few players from the Harbour City to play in the National Hockey League has passed away.On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Los Angeles Kings announced the passing of Gene Carr, who played ...
Dec 14, 2023
SD68 to examine prefab/modular expansion options to ease capacity crunch
NANAIMO - Local school district trustees and senior staff are expected to investigate cheaper and faster ways to combat capacity issues within Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS). During a Wednesd...
Dec 14, 2023
More money for Caledonia Park shower program as City looks for long-term location
NANAIMO - The free shower program at Caledonia Park has been approved for additional funding while a more permanent, long-term shower solution is being looked at. During their Wednesday, Dec. 13. fina...
Dec 14, 2023