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Crews to start tearing down eyesore Howard Johnson Hotel in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - As advertised by Snuneymux First Nation's chief, a problematic downtown Nanaimo hotel primed for future redevelopment will be swiftly brought down. Demolition crews and a hazardous materials...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 10, 2024

Rough landing temporarily stalls operations at Nanaimo Airport

NANAIMO - No one was injured after malfunctioning landing gear forced a pilot to deploy an emergency landing at Nanaimo Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 8, around 1:00 p.m., when the sin...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 09, 2024

Nanaimo man awaits punishment for violently sexually assaulting a minor

Editors note - this article contains details of a disturbing sexual assault and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Resolving a highly disturbing crime of op...

Daryl Major Dec 09, 2024

'When in your life do you get to be a hero?' Organ recipients thank Nanaimo healthcare providers

NANAIMO - A pair of mid-Island women impacted in different ways by donating vital organs thanked front-line professionals at Nanaimo hospital. Operation Popcorn, organized by Transplant BC across the ...

Dec 05, 2024

Child poverty rates across B.C. keep climbing, including in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The number of children living in poverty in B.C. is growing, including in Nanaimo.The child poverty report from First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society (FCCYAS) saw 16.7 per cent, or 147...

Dec 04, 2024

Winterfest aims to give downtown Nanaimo a boost

NANAIMO - Added vibrancy and festive cheer in Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter are anticipated for the next three Thursday nights. Winterfest, staged by the Downtown Nanaimo Business Associatio...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2024

Storm-damaged north Nanaimo beach access stairs to be replaced

NANAIMO - A closed valued public access point down a steep embankment is planned to be addressed shortly. Charlotte Davis, the City of Nanaimo's manager of parks operations, said the damaging November...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2024

SOS Christmas Program sees surge in Oceanside area demand

PARKSVILLE - A local social agency hopes the public can respond to a rise in demand this holiday season. Lissa Alexander, Society of Organized Services (SOS) communications manager, said their annual ...

Dec 03, 2024

Construction starts on new Nanaimo food bank despite funding shortfall

NANAIMO - One year from now a new Nanaimo-based storage and distribution hub to feed thousands of people is slated to open. A building permit was awarded last week and contractors were on-site Monday,...

Daryl Major Dec 03, 2024

November Nanaimo weather on par with average despite bomb cyclone

NANAIMO - With the exception of a mid-month bomb cyclone storm which knocked out power to thousands across the province, November weather was fairly average in terms of temperature and rainfall.That's...

Dec 02, 2024