Environment

'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

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 ...

Alex Rawnsley 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