Tag Archives: Environment
Residents alarmed by prowling bear in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood
NANAIMO - In three years of living in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood, Caitlin Bursey had never seen a bear. That has changed dramatically with several sightings lately, which appears to be an animal ...
Oct 27, 2023
RDN approves multi-million dollar pedestrian bridge over Nanaimo River
NANAIMO - Following a lengthy one-hour debate, the more expensive of two options was chosen to construct a pedestrian bridge between South Wellington and Cedar. During a Tuesday, Oct. 24 Regional Dist...
Oct 25, 2023
Rainfall warning issued for Nanaimo as wet, chilly weather moves through
NANAIMO - It's shaping to be the first real taste of winter to hit the mid-Island region this season. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Nanaimo and parts south, while a special weat...
Oct 24, 2023
Pop-up recycling depot in Parksville proves to be a hit
PARKSVILLE - With a permanent solution absent for years, a pop-up recycling program serving the Oceanside region is gaining a loyal following.Funded by Recycle BC and operated by the Parksville Commun...
Oct 07, 2023
Welcome pole unveiled at former Snuneymuxw village site
NANAIMO - A well known local Indigenous carver is sharing the story of the strong ties between Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area. Xwtaluwnuc, an ancient SFN village site, is home ...
Sep 30, 2023
Nature Trust of BC to take over Englishman River property, community pathway to be created
PARKSVILLE - Prime ecologically sensitive land adjacent to the Englishman River will be preserved.A partnership between the City of Parksville and The Nature Trust of BC outlined a plan to conserve 13...
Sep 29, 2023
Wet weather enough to ease all fire restrictions for Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - It's a sign the prolonged drought plaguing Vancouver Island for the better part of a year is starting to ease, as the Coastal Fire Centre announced all open fires will once again be permitte...
Sep 26, 2023
Drought-stricken branches break off during fall storm, causing power outages across Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Almost immediately after the sun set on the last day of summer, a fall storm brought some much-needed rain and less-needed wind to Vancouver Island. BC Hydro's Ted Olynyk said the transition...
Sep 25, 2023
City believes new downtown Nanaimo bus exchange will improve public safety, others strongly disagree
NANAIMO - Like it or not construction is anticipated to start in roughly a year for a new downtown Nanaimo transit exchange in 500 block of Terminal Ave.While the City of Nanaimo is excited about the ...
Sep 25, 2023
'Hundreds and hundreds of rescues:' marine SAR volunteers recognized for 35 years of service
LASQUETI ISLAND - Helping distressed boaters is something the Jones brothers of Lasqueti Island have done over and over again.Described as "critically important" members of Royal Canadian Marine Searc...
Sep 20, 2023