Tag Archives: Community
Parksville Fire Rescue benefits from new gear-cleaning devices
PARKSVILLE - New additions to the Parksville Fire Rescue (PFR) downtown hall are more efficiently cleaning potentially harmful contaminant threats facing firefighters. PFR chief Marc Norris said in th...
Nov 07, 2025
'Severe financial strain on us:' D-Day approaching for federal funding of Nanaimo food bank
NANAIMO - If promised funding from the federal government fails to materialize by month's end, some difficult decisions will be forced upon a vital community service. Staff with Nanaimo Loaves and Fis...
Nov 07, 2025
Wind storm cuts power for nearly 3,900 properties through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Forecasted gusty winds have come as advertised and are causing some minor headaches.A pair of outages for an estimated 3,874 BC Hydro customers, likely related to a Pacific frontal system mo...
Nov 06, 2025
Candles spark significant Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - A serious late-night Nanaimo house fire has been deemed accidental. Nanaimo Fire Rescue deputy chief Stu Kenning said an investigation revealed lit candles in the basement near where a man w...
Nov 06, 2025
Clippers take on division leading Capitals in home and home series
NANAIMO - A three-game winning streak vaulted the Nanaimo Clippers into second place in the Coastal West division, setting the stage for a key Island rivalry this weekend.The Clippers can't catch the ...
Nov 06, 2025
Nanaimo parents seek justice as woman charged with severely injuring young son likely fled country
NANAIMO - Parents of an eight-year-old Nanaimo boy seriously injured outside his own school want justice, but the person charged in the incident has apparently left the country.On Dec. 17, 2024, the t...
Nov 06, 2025
Nanaimo man reoffends two weeks after release for child sexual abuse possession bust
Editors note: This article mentions sexual violence against young children, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Newly freed after possessing child sexual abu...
Nov 05, 2025
Gunfire ruled out following Nanaimo gas station dispute
NANAIMO - Police swarmed a busy Nanaimo service station Monday afternoon after a woman heard a bang and discovered her passenger side window was shattered. The 12:15 p.m. incident resulted in several ...
Nov 04, 2025
'We are getting close:' Union reports productive contract talks with Hullo Ferries
NANAIMO - Once choppy labour waters involving a popular passenger-only ferry service appear to have calmed down. Due to a lack of progress in formulating an inaugural between Hullo Ferries and the BC ...
Nov 03, 2025
'Visibility can be dangerously low:' road users advised to take precautions as conditions shift
NANAIMO - With an hour lost during Sunday morning's shift back to Standard Time, police are reminding all road users of the importance to taking action to improve everybody's safety. Oceanside RCMP Sg...
Nov 03, 2025