Tag Archives: Community
City of Nanaimo adjusts LED street light conversion strategy, now being done on as needed basis
NANAIMO - While City crews continue exchanging old high-pressure sodium street lights in favour of LED models, their approach has changed. The City's transportation manager Jamie Rose said with the bu...
Aug 18, 2023
Charges applied against accused Cedar burglar captured by neighbours, multiple other offences alleged
NANAIMO - A man with multiple recent arrests and releases over the past year is facing a series of new charges, including for his alleged role in a pair of high-profile failed residential break-ins in...
Aug 18, 2023
'May be difficult days ahead:' weather shift expected to drastically increase wildfire danger province-wide
NANAIMO - Weather patterns are imminently expected to shift dramatically across B.C. as the province warns of a drastic increase in fire risk over the next day or two.A fast-moving cold front is set t...
Aug 17, 2023
Several Nanaimo NightOwls garner individual accolades following WCL season
NANAIMO - While the city's summer season collegiate-level baseball squad missed the playoffs, several Nanaimo NightOwls are being recognized for their strong individual efforts.The West Coast League r...
Aug 17, 2023
Mandated drug decriminalization data delayed
NANAIMO - Nearly seven months into a pilot project in which possessing small amounts of hard drugs was decriminalized across B.C., the province is behind its own schedule on publishing online data. Ma...
Aug 16, 2023
VIDEO: Hullo completes maiden Nanaimo-Vancouver crossing
NANAIMO - Two days later than originally planned, but a highly anticipated Nanaimo-based passenger-only fast ferry service is officially underway.Hullo's maiden voyage with nearly 190 passengers on bo...
Aug 16, 2023
Sportsmanship the focus of returning Nanaimo ball hockey tournament
NANAIMO - The annual Roadrunners Summer Classic ball hockey tournament is in the books for another year.The event ran Saturday Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 at Harewood Centennial Park.Co-organizer Dere...
Aug 16, 2023
Major hurdle for downtown Nanaimo development reduced following groundwater decision
NANAIMO - With a requirement to gauge groundwater quality prior to potential redevelopment for nearly 150 downtown Nanaimo properties removed, the city's mayor believes the decision will aid revitaliz...
Aug 16, 2023
Swimming/skating classes expected to be popular during City of Nanaimo fall program registration
NANAIMO - Early bird gets the worm when it comes to signing up for City of Nanaimo recreation programs. Dozens of fall programs will begin after the Labour Day weekend and conclude in December begins ...
Aug 15, 2023
Local advocates create care backpacks for men battling cancer
NANAIMO - What started out as a small gesture to help male cancer patients feel acknowledged and more comfortable during their treatments has taken on a life of its own. Don Helgeson and Greg Brown of...
Aug 15, 2023