Community

City commits $1.8M to refine pricing of 'generational' public works upgrade project

NANAIMO - The City is looking to spend now, in a bid to reduce some sticker shock and provide price certainty on public works upgrades. Councillors approved, via a 6-3 vote on Monday, Feb. 24, the spe...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 25, 2025

Nanaimo Council advances Hammond Bay cell tower proposal

NANAIMO - An enduring reality of one-bar signal strength, dropped calls, or no service entirely along an extended stretch of Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area appears to be fading away. On Monday, Feb. 24, N...

Daryl Major Feb 25, 2025

'We've just scratched the surface:' Parksville filmmaker capturing 'Flying Phil' memories

PARKSVILLE - While its final form is still yet to be determine, work is underway to preserve the legacy of a local legend.Following his passing in early 2023, community groups have worked to create a ...

Feb 24, 2025

VIDEO: 'We consider ourselves professional volunteers:' Nanaimo hosts marine SAR exercises

NANAIMO - On a rainy morning as many people enjoyed their weekends, marine search and rescue volunteers were hard at work.Semi-annual training exercises, held in Nanaimo Saturday, Feb. 22, were testin...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 24, 2025

High public interest leads to second Ladysmith mayoral forum

LADYSMITH - It appears people in Ladysmith are paying close attention to who will be next to sit in the community's mayor's chair. Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Ladysmith Downtown...

Feb 23, 2025

Clippers erase two goal deficit but lose in overtime to Grizzlies

COLWOOD - The Clippers picked up a point for the tenth straight game but dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Victoria Grizzlies.Nanaimo opened the scoring on a rebound goal by Luke Lavery in the fi...

Feb 22, 2025

UPDATE: Nanaimo residents displaced by expanding sinkhole cleared to return home

UPDATE: An official with strata management firm overseeing the Emerald Woods neighbourhood states impacted residents have been informed it's safe for them to return. "I can confirm that a Geotechnical...

Ian Holmes Feb 22, 2025

Clippers beat Bulldogs, earn points in nine straight hockey games

NANAIMO - The Clippers continued their winnings ways with a 5-2 home ice win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.After a earning only a single point in a 2-1 overtime setback against Prince George, Nanam...

Feb 21, 2025

Coldest Night of the Year eyeing record fundraising totals in Nanaimo and Oceanside

NANAIMO - Fresh off back-to-back record-breaking fundraising years, Island Crisis Care Society is back this weekend for its biggest event of the year.The Coldest Night of the Year takes place on Satur...

Feb 21, 2025

Francophone organization hosts popular & longstanding Nanaimo festival

NANAIMO - A weekend packed with francophone culture will be on full display this weekend at Beban Park Social Centre. The popular and well attended Maple Sugar Festival, staged by the Nanaimo Francoph...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 21, 2025