Category Archives: Nanaimo
'A metal missile going down the road:' Parksville motorcyclist faces dangerous driving charge
PARKSVILLE - A motorcyclist is facing a criminal charge after being caught going more than three times the speed limit through the city.B.C. Highway Patrol officers quickly noticed a motorcycle speedi...
Jul 07, 2025
Potential Nanoose Bay highway parking ban under review
NANAIMO - With increasing numbers of motorists parking along Hwy. 19 to access popular shellfish harvesting grounds, the B.C. government appears poised to act.In response to safety-related complaints ...
Jul 07, 2025
One-day Nanaimo tournament promising high-offence 'blast cricket'
NANAIMO - Big hitting, lots of colour, music and fun are expected from a one-day cricket tournament.The newly-formed Nanaimo Malayalee Association, in partnership with a sports club from Victoria, are...
Jul 05, 2025
Appeal lodged by City of Nanaimo in termination case of former financial manager
NANAIMO - The City is appealing a Supreme Court ruling which confirmed their termination of a former chief financial officer was affected by racial bias. Zimbabwean-born Victor Mema was fired by the C...
Jul 05, 2025
'Too good to be true:' over $100,000 scammed from Oceanside residents through fake online ads
PARKSVILLE - RCMP in Oceanside are reminding residents if an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, chances are it probably is. This warning comes after multiple residents reported being s...
Jul 04, 2025
'Check in on people:' federal grants supporting Nanaimo hub and housing programs
NANAIMO - Additional federal grant money is coming to the mid-Island to support those who are unhoused. A total of $1.9 million will go towards 11 programs addressing homelessness in the Nanaimo, Cowi...
Jul 04, 2025
Returning north Nanaimo market building community connections
NANAIMO - Back for another year, local shoppers have another option for local, fresh food and other items. The Nanaimo Food Hub is in its second year of the Friday Farm Market, held from 4 p.m. to 7 p...
Jul 04, 2025
Nearly 1,000 riders expected for Nanaimo leg of BMX Nationals series
NANAIMO - A newly upgraded track at Beban Park will get its first international competition test this weekend. The Marie Davidson BMX Park is hosting the Harbour City Nationals, Friday, July 4 through...
Jul 04, 2025
Repeat Nanaimo liquor store thief released following brief jail tenure
NANAIMO - Three weeks removed from her latest liquor store theft, a Nanaimo woman is getting an opportunity to redeem herself. Cheyenne Patricia Davidson, 32, received a time-served jail sentence this...
Jul 03, 2025
NRGH & other Island hospital wait times now available online
NANAIMO - Estimated wait times at several Island emergency care facilities are now available online. Island Health has launched a new page on their website which provides regularly updated estimates o...
Jul 03, 2025