Community

'We have the wind at our back:' advocates drum up interest to preserve historic Qualicum Beach lodge

QUALICUM BEACH - An ongoing online heritage preservation contest likely won't result in a sizable cheque for a mid Island entrant, however the process itself is a win. St. Andrews Lodge Historical and...

Alex Rawnsley May 05, 2024

Nanaimo Hornets rugby season to close with awards ceremony

NANAIMO - It's the end of the season for the three teams in the Hornets rugby program.In the 2023-24 campaign there was a men's Division 1 and Division 3 side and a women's Division 2 squad.Hornets pr...

May 05, 2024

Nanaimo Sports and Social Club growing numbers and adding sports

NANAIMO - It's year six for the Nanaimo Sports and Social Club.Co-founders Chuck Hocker and Jamie Kuhn started the group hoping to provide an outlet for adults looking for activity and social connecti...

May 04, 2024

Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival resurrected, one day event going ahead

NANAIMO - A longstanding key pillar of Nanaimo Marine Festival will proceed this summer after all, following an operator's decision to relocate to Victoria.Non-profit organization VI Paddling confirme...

Alex Rawnsley May 03, 2024

Vehicle stolen from Nanaimo involved in suspected impaired driving crash

QUALICUM BEACH - A potentially intoxicated motorist allegedly plowed into an oncoming SUV on Hwy. 19A in Qualicum Bay, entrapping both drivers. The crash on the undivided two-lane highway near Sunny B...

Ian Holmes May 03, 2024

New Indigenous Justice Centre in Nanaimo offers culturally responsive services

NANAIMO - A long vacant heritage building in Nanaimo's downtown transitioned to what looks nothing like a traditional law office. It was done by design. Occupying the Great National Land Building at 1...

May 03, 2024

Phase one complete of Nanoose Bay outdoor multi-sport venue

NANOOSE BAY - A new washroom, storage building and gathering space now complements a paved sports court at Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP). The new building opened earlier this year for community us...

May 02, 2024

'I'm really sorry:' non-custodial sentence for man who dropped log on Nanaimo kayakers

NANAIMO - A highly intoxicated man with mental health issues received a suspended sentence and two years probation for a bizarre high-profile assault nearly two years ago. The perplexing actions of Tr...

Daryl Major May 02, 2024

More motorcycles hitting mid-Island roads as weather warms up

NANAIMO - Warm spring weather means motorcycle enthusiasts are hitting the road with more regularity, leading to a warning from ICBC.The Crown corporation's Tom Webster said crashes involving motorcyc...

May 01, 2024

City of Nanaimo backs backyard chickens, aims to clarify rules

NANAIMO - Despite complaints rising on backyard chickens in Nanaimo, it appears the City is comfortable with existing guidelines.Nanaimo City councillors opted to maintain current bylaws and limits su...

Alex Rawnsley May 01, 2024