Tag Archives: Community
'It's absolutely incredible:' Dover Bay students lead impactful cancer-fighting campaign
NANAIMO - What started out as a relatively small Nanaimo-based Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) fundraiser has swelled into so much more. North Nanaimo's Dover Bay Secondary School is a hub of activity a...
Jun 13, 2025
New Nanaimo drop-in hub helping, residents concerned with 'disturbing and traumatic behaviors'
NANAIMO - Nearly six months into operation, the City of Nanaimo's drop-in service for those living on the street is benefiting those in need, but nearby residents are asking at what cost. Opened in Ja...
Jun 13, 2025
Nanaimo man's 'extremely aggravating' child porn haul leads to jail sentence
Editor's note: This article contains details of the sexual abuse of children, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Having no prior criminal record, a m...
Jun 12, 2025
Vital south Nanaimo waterfront road access expected to re-open soon
NANAIMO - Patching up a critically essential, albeit woefully outdated secondary access to the city's assembly wharf lands is expected to wrap up shortly. Closed since Friday, June 6, the City of Nana...
Jun 12, 2025
Nanaimo gymnasts take medals in national and western Canadian competitions
NANAIMO - Several athletes from VIP Gymsports performed well at the recent Canadian Gymnastics Championships and Western Canada Cup events. VIP trampoline head coach Megan Conway said she was extremel...
Jun 11, 2025
Nanaimo-Cowichan transit link expanding to include Sunday & stat holiday service
NANAIMO - A transit connection linking much of the central Island with the Cowichan Valley and Victoria is expanding. Beginning Aug. 31, the Nanaimo-Cowichan Express (NCX) will add Sunday's and statut...
Jun 11, 2025
'Rebirth of the area:' Nanaimo's Neck Point Park Welcome Tree returns
NANAIMO - Part of the restoration project at Neck Point Park was recently completed, much to the delight of the man responsible for bringing a bit of magic to the popular Nanaimo park. A November wind...
Jun 11, 2025
Comox Valley man fined for illegal work on fish-bearing Trent River
COURTENAY - A significant fine applies to a man convicted of harming vital fish habitat on his property south of Courtenay. A Tuesday, June 10 Fisheries and Oceans Canada news release stated David Tin...
Jun 10, 2025
‘This is quite significant:’ Nanaimo Mounties warn of sharp rise in theft from vehicles
NANAIMO - Local police hope public awareness can help cut down on a growing problem in the Harbour City: valuables stolen from vehicles. Nanaimo RCMP crime analyst data showed 265 reported theft from ...
Jun 10, 2025
Large downtown summer street market returns to Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A festival-like atmosphere Tuesday nights throughout the summer has arrived for downtown Parksville. Staged by Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, the annual Sumer by the Sea Mar...
Jun 10, 2025