Environment

RDN forms wildfire resiliency plan

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is giving its residents more tools to help prevent the spread of wildfires. The RDN recently completed their new Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CW...

Jul 06, 2022

Substantial theft hinders popular Cedar Farmers' Market

NANAIMO - Thousands of dollars worth of stolen equipment has volunteers with the Cedar Farmers' Market scrambling to stage their large and popular weekly offering.Market manager Kate Poirier said a me...

Jul 04, 2022

Mid Island moth spraying concludes, early morning flyovers leads to complaints

NANAIMO - The Ministry of Forests wrapped up their aerial-spray treatment for an invasive moth species last week, which had some mid-Island residents concerned about the noise and how it'll affect the...

Jun 24, 2022

Second rare white raven to arrive at wildlife refuge makes substantial improvements

ERRINGTON - About a year after a rarely seen leucitic raven was rescued, a second one brought in for treatment at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) is also on the mend.In early May wha...

Jun 22, 2022

More sun and warmth to finally hit mid Island as summer officially arrives

NANAIMO - It looks like the first week of summer will bring a clear sky and warm weather many Island residents have been waiting for. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the change i...

Jun 21, 2022

Safety enhancements to begin for Cathedral Grove stretch of Hwy. 4

PARKSVILLE - While anticipated big ticket improvements aren't scheduled imminently, work has begun to improve safety through the often congested Cathedral Grove section of Hwy. 4.A statement from the ...

Jun 20, 2022

Former Nanaimo environmental planner remembered for substantial contributions

NANAIMO - A longtime City of Nanaimo public servant described as selfless, charismatic and impactful was remembered at a Friday evening ceremony.About 130 people gathered at Woodstream Park in Departu...

Jun 10, 2022

High snow pack leads to flooding concerns across BC, threat eased on Van Isle

NANAIMO - British Columbia's latest snow survey shows the snowpack is 13 per cent above normal levels, creating an increased risk for spring flooding.The May 1 Snow Survey Bulletin says a colder-than-...

May 11, 2022

VIDEO: RDN temporarily shuts down Benson Creek ravine trail to improve safety

NANAIMO - Crews are adding features to help hikers navigate a challenging section of trail at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP).The steep ravine trail section of the 80 hectare park above Benso...

May 05, 2022

April showers lead to rainfall record set in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Those hoping April would kick start drier, spring-like weather were thoroughly disappointed.With 164.8 millimetres of rain measured by Environment Canada at Nanaimo Airport, last month was t...

May 03, 2022