Category Archives: Nanaimo
March & gathering happening Sunday for missing Nanaimo woman Lisa Young
NANAIMO - Despite momentum built toward cracking a historic cold case of a presumed local homicide victim, answers remain elusive. A 21-year-old Lisa Marie Young vanished during the early morning hour...
Jun 28, 2025
'A concern to staff:' Lantzville moving their public works department due to issues with leased building
LANTZVILLE - The public works department in Lantzville is on the move.In a recent news release, the District of Lantzville said their current leased public works building at 6833 Metro Rd. can no long...
Jun 28, 2025
Major housing project eyed for newly opened land along Nanaimo's Boxwood Connector
NANAIMO - Over 200 housing units and townhomes are envisioned for one of the busiest areas of the city. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo, proposing 204 apartment-style un...
Jun 27, 2025
Annual invitational swim meet brings top young swimmers to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Around 500 swimmers from across Vancouver Island and the mainland are in the Harbour City this weekend for an annual swim meet. The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club Invitational Swim Meet star...
Jun 27, 2025
'We're running at full capacity:' Nanaimo terminals expected to be busy as summer begins
NANAIMO - With school out for the summer, local travellers can begin preparing for what's poised to be a busy time at local ferry terminals. Another record season is on the horizon for BC Ferries, wit...
Jun 27, 2025
Camera-monitored high-crash intersections appear to have the attention of Nanaimo drivers
NANAIMO - Significant progress was made on red-light runners at a pair of monitored Harbour City intersections in 2024. Newly released B.C. government data showed 857 total violators at Nanaimo's two ...
Jun 26, 2025
Parksville & some RDN areas tightening taps with increased water restrictions
PARKVILLE - A relatively dry spring, coupled with hot, dry weather expected to come in July, is forcing increased water restrictions across areas of the central Island. Beginning Friday, June 27, resi...
Jun 26, 2025
'Very proud of them:' Snuneymuxw canoe team representing Nation on world stage
NANAIMO - What started as a youth program over 20 years ago has evolved into a local First Nation trying to become the fastest people in the world to paddle a canoe. The Snuneymuxw Island Brave canoe ...
Jun 26, 2025
HMCS Nanaimo making final stop in Harbour City for Canada Day festivities
NANAIMO - A coastal defence vessel bearing the city's name is returning for a Canada Day port call. HMCS Nanaimo will dock in Nanaimo as part of the city's Canada Day festivities, marking a milestone ...
Jun 26, 2025
'It's all about safety and security:' provincial funds land at Nanaimo's heliport
NANAIMO - Several small airports around the province are getting a piece of provincial funding, including nearly $75,000 to bolster the Nanaimo Harbour Heliport. Located at 100 Port Dr. next to the cr...
Jun 26, 2025