Category Archives: Nanaimo
Canadian Forces Snowbirds reveals details of Nanaimo air show
NANAIMO - For the first time in six years, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing in the Harbour City.It was announced earlier this year the squadron would perform at least one evening show ...
Aug 05, 2025
July 2025 ranked in the top ten for hottest of all time for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - With the month of July behind us, meteorologists are hoping it means the hotter and drier-than-average conditions are also behind us. With an average temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius, 1.7...
Aug 05, 2025
No structures lost as crews continue battle against growing Wesley Ridge wildfire
PARKSVILLE - It continues to be a 24/7 fight against flames northeast of Cameron Lake, but progress is being made.The Wesley Ridge wildfire has grown to 511 hectares in size as of noon on Monday, Aug....
Aug 04, 2025
Personal care facility approved for Nanaimo affording housing development
NANAIMO - A personal care facility to complement an existing affordable housing project has been given the green light.Located at 3425 Uplands Dr. in Nanaimo's Long Lake neighbourhood, a development p...
Aug 04, 2025
Province advises of 'potential sudden changes' to traffic on Hwy. 4
PARKSVILLE - Despite burning away from the roadway, travel issues could still result from a large wildfire.The province is warning motorists of "potential sudden changes in operation of Hwy. 4" over t...
Aug 04, 2025
Crews continue working on Cameron Lake wildfire, while officials ask public to hold off on donations for now
PARKSVILLE - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has assumed operational command of a wildfire burning out of control on the north side of Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island.As of Monday, Aug.4, at 7:30 a.m ...
Aug 03, 2025
Nanaimo’s well used tree voucher program returns
NANAIMO - Thousands of new trees on private lots around Nanaimo have been planted since the adoption of a popular program. The City of Nanaimo's annual tree voucher program launched last week, which a...
Aug 03, 2025
'Prioritize protection of residences:' focus firmly on saving homes near Wesley Ridge fire
PARKSVILLE - Slightly cooler temperatures have helped firefighters overnight, but plenty of work remains to douse a wildfire north of Cameron Lake. The Wesley Ridge wildfire remains at an estimated 38...
Aug 03, 2025
'Expediting this action:' officials expand evacuation orders in rural Oceanside, as Wesley Ridge fire grows
UPDATE - The area covered by an evacuation order has grown substantially to include dozens more homes in the rural Oceanside area. The Regional District of Nanaimo issued the orders just before 2 p.m....
Aug 02, 2025
Fireworks to headline annual Ladysmith Days celebration
LADYSMITH - Two days of live music, activites and entertainment will be punctuated by a fireworks show this weekend. The annual Ladysmith Days runs Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 at Transfer Beac...
Aug 02, 2025