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VIDEO: Fast moving fire chars brush along Nanaimo Parkway

NANAIMO - A quick call to 911 and rapid response from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) crews prevented a grass fire from spreading too far. A cyclist travelling underneath the Nanaimo Parkway between Mostar ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 14, 2023

Burned vehicle sparks larger bushfire along Nanaimo waterfront

NANAIMO - A south end vehicle fire quickly spread and jumped into the surrounding bush, triggering a large response from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) crewsMultiple NFR crews were paged out after 911 call...

Aug 14, 2023

'It's really fun for everybody:' Minetown Day in Lantzville focuses on family affordability

LANTZVILLE - A unique, community-driven celebration of Lantzville will draw large crowds to the village core.The annual Minetown Day festivities happen on Saturday, Aug. 12, with most activities takin...

Aug 12, 2023

'It could be a really good show': popular meteor shower expected to light-up sky

NANAIMO - Conditions are ideal for what could be highly visible dazzling streaks zipping across the night sky. The annual Perseids meteor display peaks this weekend overnight Saturday going into Sunda...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 11, 2023

Nanaimo RCMP searching for accused violent offender

NANAIMO - A man accused of attempting to assault people with a baseball bat and threatening to kill them is wanted by local Mounties.Raymond Erling Ahlstrom, 59, is accused of threatening two people w...

Aug 11, 2023

Annual Coombs Fair focuses on country roots, family fun

COOMBS - A small-town fair near Parksville is punching above its weight class.In excess of 2,000 attendees are expected each day for the Coombs Fair, which has been running for well over 100 years, sa...

Aug 11, 2023

Approaching heat wave triggers calls for caution across Island and interior regions

NANAIMO - While forecasters don't expect records set in the 2021 heat dome event to be even remotely threatened, a strong ridge of high pressure making its way to B.C. is still concerning. Temperature...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 10, 2023

Regional survey to help form residential energy improvement financing program

NANAIMO - Online and phone surveys are underway on the mid Island to help design an incentive program to make homes on the mid Island more energy efficient. The joint effort between the Regional Distr...

Aug 09, 2023

Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake closed again as rainfall creates 'increased risk of debris'

UPDATE: Drive BC now anticipates Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake to re-open on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m., several hours ahead of schedule. EARLIER - Overnight rainfall has caused some additional headaches fo...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 09, 2023

'Desperately needed and long overdue:' Nanaimo health advocates push for improved cardiac care

NANAIMO - Amplified by an ever-growing and aging population, local healthcare advocates called for enhanced cardiac services for the mid and north Island residents. A Tuesday, Aug. 8 news conference s...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 09, 2023