Category Archives: Nanaimo
Legendary Father’s Day car show returns to Qualicum Beach
QUALIUCM BEACH - Classic car buffs will be on cloud nine when a dazzling display of vehicles line the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach. Seaside Cruizers Car Club annual Father's Day Show & Shine...
Jun 15, 2025
New rural Qualicum Beach fire hall opens following extended planning process
QUALICUM BEACH - While it wasn't a smooth process, a modernized new firehall is now serving a rural area north of Qualicum Beach. Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) members recently moved into ...
Jun 14, 2025
Restaurants coming to Nanaimo's Brooks Landing, ahead of longer-term, higher-density housing goals
NANAIMO - New construction at a local shopping centre could just be the start of big changes, including higher-density housing options.Five new storefronts are under construction to replace parking st...
Jun 13, 2025
'Build community in the south end:' celebration highlighting Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A staple event for the last four decades is returning once more. South End Day is being celebrated on Saturday, June 14 at Deverill Square Park, at the corner of Milton St. and Haliburton St...
Jun 13, 2025
'It's absolutely incredible:' Dover Bay students lead impactful cancer-fighting campaign
NANAIMO - What started out as a relatively small Nanaimo-based Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) fundraiser has swelled into so much more. North Nanaimo's Dover Bay Secondary School is a hub of activity a...
Jun 13, 2025
Pop-up recycle depot in Parksville extended through summer & winter
PARKSVILLE - More dates have been confirmed for a popular pop-up recycling depot serving the Oceanside region. The facility, operated in partnership between Recycle BC and the Parksville Community Cen...
Jun 13, 2025
New Nanaimo drop-in hub helping, residents concerned with 'disturbing and traumatic behaviors'
NANAIMO - Nearly six months into operation, the City of Nanaimo's drop-in service for those living on the street is benefiting those in need, but nearby residents are asking at what cost. Opened in Ja...
Jun 13, 2025
Nanaimo man's 'extremely aggravating' child porn haul leads to jail sentence
Editor's note: This article contains details of the sexual abuse of children, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Having no prior criminal record, a m...
Jun 12, 2025
Vital south Nanaimo waterfront road access expected to re-open soon
NANAIMO - Patching up a critically essential, albeit woefully outdated secondary access to the city's assembly wharf lands is expected to wrap up shortly. Closed since Friday, June 6, the City of Nana...
Jun 12, 2025
Summer drought risk increases as hot weather melts mountain snow
NANAIMO - The chances of drought conditions for B.C.'s summer continue to increase, according to the most recent look at mountain snowpack levels impacting water supply. The June 1 snow survey and wat...
Jun 11, 2025