Nanaimo

New provincial court judge hoped to ease Nanaimo courthouse pressures

NANAIMO - A new judge has been appointed to begin hearing cases shortly within the heavily strained provincial court docket in Nanaimo. Colleen Spier will join the Nanaimo Provincial Court, effective ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2025

'We're so grateful:' new bus arrives for Nanaimo long-term care residents

NANAIMO - Those living in a Nanaimo long-term care home are once again able to venture out into the community on a fully-accessible bus. Dufferin Place Long Term Care Centre was without dedicated tran...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2025

'More than a maze:' Parksville Labyrinth gets detailed makeover

PARKSVILLE - A colourful and elaborate labyrinth located on Parksville's waterfront was recently renewed with a fresh coat of paint and new artwork, thanks to dedicated community members. Located at t...

Daryl Major Jun 06, 2025

Parksville woman becomes millionaire after lotto win, celebrating with pizza

PARKSVILLE - The biggest pizza possible is first on the to-do list for central Vancouver Island's newest millionaire.Lee Ann Nahanee claimed her $1 million prize on Wednesday, June 4, winning the Gold...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 05, 2025

Three people injured in Deep Bay boat explosion

DEEP BAY - An apparent propane explosion injured three people aboard a sailboat, while the destroyed vessel sank at Deep Bay Marina. It happened on Thursday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m. at the marina...

Jun 05, 2025

Multiple programs cut in Nanaimo as VIU attempts to balance books

NANAIMO - Sweeping changes are coming to Vancouver Island University in a bid to right the financial ship as part of a daunting deficit mitigation plan (DMP).The post-secondary institution confirmed a...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 05, 2025

'It was extremely unusual:' man wanted after Nanaimo homeowner threatened with gun

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man after he reportedly pointed a handgun at a Westwood-area homeowner. Calls to police came in around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 after a homeowner in the...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 05, 2025

Busy central Nanaimo intersection reclaims distinction as most crash-prone

NANAIMO - A new intersection topped the highest crash location list in the Harbour City in 2024. Newly released annual ICBC data showed 73 crashes were reported last year at the Island Highway/Bowen R...

Daryl Major Jun 05, 2025

'He was a good man:' Nanaimo sports community mourns loss of legendary, 'grumpy' volunteer

NANAIMO - Gary Dorland is being remembered as a tireless volunteer, a former fire chief and the heartbeat of countless local sports teams.Dorland passed away at the age of 68, between Sunday, June 1 a...

Jun 04, 2025

'Seems to be no end:' Nanaimo professor honoured for history-preserving project

NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island University professor hopes provincial recognition for his work will help a passion project honouring the past continues thriving. VIU history professor Dr. Stephen Davies ...

Jun 04, 2025