Category Archives: Nanaimo
UPDATE: Nanaimo River wildfire now 'being held'
UPDATE - BC Wildfire Service states on Tuesday, July 22 a wildfire along Nanaimo River Rd., south of Nanaimo, is officially 'being held' and is not expected to grow past its current three hectare boun...
Jul 21, 2025
Crews nearly done key initial phase of Nanaimo’s Commercial St. revitalization
NANAIMO - A significant roadway overhaul through the epicentre of the city's downtown core has surpassed some key milestones. Commercial St. between Bastion and Wharf St. reopened to vehicular traffic...
Jul 21, 2025
'Highly used:' popular E&N Trail being expanded into south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An expansion to the E&N Trail is moving forward, adding more trail connections to the southern part of the city. Councillors unanimously supported the proposed extension, from Columbia S...
Jul 21, 2025
PHOTOS: Silly Boats float and flounder along Nanaimo waterfront
NANAIMO - A fast-rising tide may have helped sailors on their way back into shore, but ensuring their boats stayed in one piece was a whole different challenge. The annual Silly Boats Regatta, a fundr...
Jul 20, 2025
Car wash & nine-lot home development move forward in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A number of new, smaller homes and a car wash may soon be coming to town. Councillors approved a rezoning amendment at 510 Chester Rd. on Wednesday, July 16, to develop several one-un...
Jul 20, 2025
Summer studio tour running all weekend through Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - A wide array of artisans will be showcasing their work over the next two days across a variety of venues. Organizers of the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour have partnered with local restaurants ...
Jul 19, 2025
Dry weather, careless actions causing spike in Nanaimo brush fire frequency
NANAIMO - Amid the hot and dry weather conditions currently affecting much of the region, residents are being reminded to be fire safe. This warning comes after the province is calling for voluntary w...
Jul 18, 2025
Robo-call scam targeting Ladysmith residents
LADYSMITH - A new version of an old scam is focused on local residents. A release from the Town on Thursday, July 17 stated a series of robo-calls received recently by Ladysmith residents were "falsel...
Jul 18, 2025
Bottles, balloons, buoyancy: Nanaimo Silly Boats ready to hit the water
NANAIMO - The silliest weekend on the local events calendar is finally here. The Nanaimo Child Development Centre will host the 39th annual Silly Boat Regatta at Maffeo Sutton Park and the Nanaimo Har...
Jul 18, 2025
Nanaimo-born singer receives most CCMA nominations, including entertainer of the year
NANAIMO - A local country singer and 'American Idol' star is tied for the most nominations heading into this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards.Cameron Whitcomb, 22, picked up six nomina...
Jul 17, 2025