Category Archives: Nanaimo
Stage 4 water restrictions coming to most mid-Island communities
NANAIMO - A near-complete lack of rain for the month of July is prompting local officials to take extra measures to conserve the water supply. A vast majority of the Regional District of Nanaimo will ...
Jul 30, 2025
'Very exciting:' Nanaimo's Westwood Lake Park more accessible, new bathrooms nearly complete
NANAIMO - Improvements to Westwood Lake Park are making the area more accessible for all. While phase one upgrades included parking lot upgrades, which were completed two years ago, the latest round o...
Jul 30, 2025
'It's just so sad': rare white raven suddenly passes away at Errington wildlife sanctuary
ERRINGTON - A strikingly unique bird beloved by visitors, staff and volunteers at a renowned Oceanside area wildlife refuge has unexpectedly passed away. Blizzard, a popular white raven, was discovere...
Jul 29, 2025
Large group of poorly cared for animals from Nanaimo property surrendered to SPCA
NANAIMO - Thirty-three animals, comprising cats and dogs, about half of which are puppies, were recently surrendered to the SPCA's Nanaimo branch. A Tuesday, July 29 news release from the BC SPCA stat...
Jul 29, 2025
Nanaimo man out $400 after swapping cash for fake gold jewellery from 'desperate' man
NANAIMO - A local man is out $400 after his empathy and compassion overrode due diligence during a recent parking lot exchange. RCMP say the victim was loading their groceries into the back of their v...
Jul 29, 2025
No decision on Nanaimo Council's support for downtown overdose prevention site
NANAIMO - The status of Council's support for an overdose prevention site in the city's downtown will be decided in the fall. After Coun. Ian Thorpe moved for the City to request Island Health close t...
Jul 29, 2025
'She said she wasn't speeding:' trial begins for fatal Nanaimo area construction zone crash
NANAIMO - A detailed eye witness account of the untimely death of a construction worker south of the city has been revealed during the outset of an emotionally charged trial. Christanne Marie Boufford...
Jul 29, 2025
Mole Mobile rolls into the mid-Island for skin cancer screenings
NANAIMO - As cases of skin cancer continue to increase in the province, a group of mobile dermatologists is inviting mid-Island residents to come and get their moles checked out.The Mole Mobile will b...
Jul 28, 2025
UPDATE: Wildfire along Nanaimo River Rd. now 'being held'
UPDATE: As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, the wildfire south of Nanaimo is now marked as 'being held' and remains two hectares in size. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. EARLIER - N...
Jul 28, 2025
'Remove him far from the sea:' rogue Gabriola Island fishermen jailed for repeated violations
NANAIMO - A notorious local fisherman will spend the next six years behind bars and will also have to split a fine of over $1 million with his wife, after being sentenced for numerous violations. Scot...
Jul 28, 2025