Category Archives: Nanaimo

'She had multiple fractures:' woman rescued after rocky fall at Nanaimo's Pipers Lagoon
NANAIMO - A woman remains in hospital after a high fall off a rocky cliff.Emergency crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service, along with RCMP, were called to Pipers Lagoon on Sunday, Ju...
Jun 02, 2025

Long-planned major south Nanaimo project hits key milestone
NANAIMO - A transformative 2,200 home mix-use south Nanaimo development vision is at last about to transition beyond an artist's rendering. Vancouver-based Seacliff Properties recently submitted its f...
Jun 02, 2025

'Really grateful:' volunteers going all in for Lock-in for Love campaign at the BC SPCA
NANAIMO - It's once again that time of year where dedicated pet owners walk a mile in their furry friend's paws. The BC SPCA's Lock-in For Love event is once again accepting donations from now until S...
Jun 01, 2025

Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club hosting marathon matches to help feed hungry kids
NANAIMO - An extended lawn bowling tournament is taking place this weekend, all to help support a local school lunch program.The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) is hosting the 12 Hour Lawn Bowling Ma...
Jun 01, 2025

'We really ran out of options:' popular yacht race moving start line out of Nanaimo Harbour
NANAIMO - A change in start line will mean a bit of a different look for a world famous race getting underway this weekend.Around 45 boats will take the start line for the bi-annual VanIsle 360, start...
May 31, 2025

Drug dealer jailed after fleeing Nanaimo luxury car crash with two bricks of cocaine
NANAIMO - After putting the public at considerable risk, a heavily addicted man has been sentenced for serious local drug and gun crimes. Nicholas Francis Harris, 46, was jailed for five years during ...
May 30, 2025

Parksville & Qualicum Beach considered for provincial housing target program
NANAIMO - Several B.C. communities are in contention for a government legislated program to spur more new home construction in high-demand areas, including the Oceanside region. Parksville and Qualicu...
May 29, 2025

Nanaimo man jailed for sexual abuse of infant daughter
Editor's note: this article contains details of sexual abuse involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man was handed a two-and-a-half-y...
May 29, 2025

Sailboat recovered from Mudge Island rocks following early morning operation
NANAIMO - A mission spanning two days involving multiple agencies resulted in the successful recovery of a yacht stuck in Dodd Narrows. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 27 crews in Nana...
May 29, 2025

'Serious, unacceptable intrusion:' Schooner Cove boardwalk plan in limbo following public outcry
NANOOSE BAY - A proposed boardwalk in Schooner Cove will need to come up with a new plan, after a lengthy list of speakers at a regional board meeting lodged their opposition. The planned 82.4 metre b...
May 29, 2025