Environment

BC Ferries cancels Friday evening sailings due to high winds

NANAIMO - With a wind warning in place for much of eastern Vancouver Island and gusts up to 90 km/h expected near the coast, BC Ferries is cancelling most of their Friday, Nov. 10 evening sailings to ...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 10, 2023

Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing

PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 06, 2023

Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...

Nov 05, 2023

Warm, cold, and wet: October serves up mixed weather systems on mid-Island

NANAIMO - Above-seasonal temperatures at the beginning of October, capped by cooler conditions leading into Halloween, while a mix of dry and wet conditions persisted in between. Environment Canada me...

Nov 01, 2023

Steamroller topples over steep Nanaimo embankment, operator not seriously hurt

NANAIMO - An operator escaped serious injury after the large piece of construction equipment he was using tumbled down a steep drop-off. Emergency crews were called to Albert St. on Monday, Oct, 30 ar...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 30, 2023

'There are many new riders:' free public transit for youth deemed highly successful

NANAIMO - Encouraging young people to use public transit is a goal seemingly coming to fruition thanks to a program now in its third year. Since the province launched Free Transit for Children 12 and ...

Daryl Major Oct 30, 2023

Fall fish stocking program topping up Nanaimo lakes with ready-to-catch trout

NANAIMO - The fall season is one of the best times to go freshwater fishing in B.C. as local lakes are stocked with catchable-sized trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is in the midd...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 28, 2023

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 ...

Daryl Major 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