Category Archives: Nanaimo
UPDATE: Wesley Ridge fire doubles in size as more evacuation orders & alerts issued
NANAIMO - The number of people out of their homes has increased as a fire in the hills above Cameron Lake continues to burn. BC Wildfire Service personnel, supported by local volunteer firefighters, c...
Aug 01, 2025
BC Ferries braces for busy weekend, strategic traveling advised
NANAIMO - A mid-summer long weekend combined with favourable weather will see ferries heavily relied on.According to BC Ferries, vehicle reservations are booked for peak sailings on the Departure Bay ...
Aug 01, 2025
Wildfire above Cameron Lake grows overnight, evacuation orders & alerts remain
UPDATE: As of 12:55 p.m., the wildfire above Cameron Lake, known as the Wesley Ridge wildfire, is now 125 hectares in size. Residents and anyone near Horne Lake to the northwest of the wildfire are be...
Aug 01, 2025
Driver sped up after hitting Nanaimo area construction workers: police expert
NANAIMO - An expert's report of a fatal highway crash south of Nanaimo has been revealed, representing a key plank in Crown counsel's case during an ongoing trial. Findings from the suspect vehicle's ...
Aug 01, 2025
Pair of cell towers endorsed for Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A pair of cell towers for the Harewood neighbourhood have been approved by the City, despite some health concerns from locals. A pair of TELUS-owned, 15.7-metre streetlight/antenna monopoles...
Jul 31, 2025
Toxic drug deaths continue downward trend in Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Instances of deaths related to drug toxicity are dropping across the region from their record highs.New data from the BC Coroners Service published Thursday, July 31, show 32 people have los...
Jul 31, 2025
UPDATE: Cameron Lake wildfire grows, evacuation orders in place
NANAIMO - An expanding wildfire above the north side of Cameron Lake has ballooned to an estimated 60 hectares as of 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, tripling in size from the morning. Evacuation orders ...
Jul 31, 2025 Flames and smoke were spotted by passersby on Thursday morning on the north side of Cameron Lake. (BC Wildfire Service)
Fire danger ratings pushed to 'extreme' for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hot, dry weather is pushing fire danger ratings to their maximum levels. New data from the provincial government showed eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Pa...
Jul 31, 2025
Pedestrian lying on Nanaimo road hit and killed
NANAIMO - Mounties are investigating after a 25-year-old Nanaimo man was hit and killed by a vehicle this week, after reportedly being seen lying on the roadway. On Tuesday, July 29, around 10:20 p.m....
Jul 30, 2025
Fraud and theft charges levelled against Nanaimo prosecutor's wife
NANAIMO - Criminal code charges have been applied against a woman for allegedly misappropriating funds from a since-defunct Nanaimo non-profit agency, as well as a private business. The BC Prosecution...
Jul 30, 2025