Nanaimo

Back-to-back champ: Trevor Short reclaims Nanaimo bathtub race supremacy

NANAIMO - A longtime tubber with a history of being a top finisher reclaimed his World Championship Bathtub Race title. Trevor Short of Ladysmith zipped back into Nanaimo Harbour on his super-modified...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 27, 2025

Nanaimo Buccaneers sign rookies with deep local connections

NANAIMO - Making the step up to junior hockey will likely be a smoother transition for a pair of forwards looking to make their mark with the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers. Madden Cruickshank, 17, and Lu...

Jul 27, 2025

Desire to develop local talent driving Nanaimo League1 teams through final weekend

NANAIMO - Despite mixed results on the pitch, year three of the city's League1 soccer franchise is being viewed as a success for showcasing local talent.Both Nanaimo United men's and women's squads tr...

Jul 26, 2025

Celebrations planned for Errington Volunteer Fire Department's 60th anniversary

ERRINGTON - A dedicated volunteer fire department is celebrating 60 years in operation with a family-friendly community event.The Errington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 60 anniversary cele...

Jul 26, 2025

Coffee shop & apartment building envisioned for south Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - Apartments and a coffee shop are planned for a south end neighbourhood. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo for 79 residential units in a four storey building on t...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 25, 2025

Repair Cafe returning to fix broken Oceanside knick-knacks

QUALICUM BEACH - Making a quick fix to a wide array of items is the goal behind a returning community event this weekend.A Repair Cafe will again take place at St. Stephen's United Church Hall on Vill...

101.5 TODAY RADIO Jul 25, 2025

'Make the downtown alive again:' Commercial St. reopens to traffic amid mixed reviews on construction

NANAIMO - After almost a year of road closures and construction delays, the revamped downtown core is ready to show off its new shine. An official grand opening of the long-awaited sections of Commerc...

Jul 25, 2025

Nanaimo’s iconic Bathtub weekend has boatload of activities

NANAIMO - Thousands of people will converge in downtown Nanaimo this weekend, culminating with the World Championship Bathtub Race on Sunday, July 27, at Maffeo Sutton Park. A ticketed concert at the ...

Jul 24, 2025

‘Some of these vehicles are really quite unique:’ vintage car show takes over Coombs Fairgrounds

PARKSVILLE - Over 100 vintage and classic cars will be shined up and on display, all for a good cause. Ocean Idlers Car Club hosts its annual Blast from the Past car show at Coombs Fairgrounds and Eve...

Jul 24, 2025

Event-packed Snuneymuxw Days to draw thousands to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - While Indigenous-only athletes are competing, Snuneymuxw Days is open to everybody. In its third year of hosting the popular athletic and social gathering showcasing Snuneymxuw First Nation ...

Jul 24, 2025