Events

'Incredibly fortunate somebody heard him:' local water taxi operator rescues capsized boater off Nanoose Bay

NANAIMO - A local boater has his life jacket and an immense amount of good fortune to thank after he was plucked from cold, choppy waters Monday evening.Residents along the waterfront in Lantzville an...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 24, 2024

Worker narrowly avoids injury after driver smashes into VIEX storage barn

NANAIMO - A barn at the Beban Park exhibition grounds may need to be torn down after a driver accidentally drove through a portion of it. Crews from West Coast Amusements, along with staff and volunte...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2024

Push for more young voters to participate with provincial election looming

NANAIMO - Elections BC is trying to get a boost in young voters showing up to polling stations this fall, which lags behind other age groups. Andrew Watson, senior director of communications for Elect...

Sep 17, 2024

'He's the gold standard:' Terry Fox Run continues legacy of iconic Canadian

NANAIMO - Every year, thousands of Canadians in more than 650 communities converge to raise money for cancer research and to preserve the legacy of a legend. The annual Terry Fox Run takes place on Su...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 15, 2024

'This is beyond my imagination:' therapeutic garden opens at Nanaimo care home

NANAIMO - A once barren patch of grass overrun by weeds is now a flourishing garden and gathering area at Kiwanis Village Nanaimo. A little over eight weeks after crews began transforming a 3,000 squa...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 27, 2024

Mid Island Pirates secure national U18 silver medal following dreadful regular season

NANAIMO - Success didn't appear to be in the cards for the Mid Island Pirates following an agonizing last-place finish in the Premier Baseball League (PBL) regular season this year. Following a 7-31 c...

Daryl Major Aug 21, 2024

'We're really pleased:' over 115,000 view Parksville Beach Festival sand sculptures

PARKSVILLE - A solid stretch of amazing weather contributed to an increase in visitors to the annual Beach Festival. A total of 115,203 visitors were recorded entering the gates of the Sand Sculpting ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 19, 2024

Family duo channelling Mario Kart & cancer victory for Nanaimo soap box derby race

NANAIMO - A new hill marks a new challenge for a new group of 52 brave racers all looking to raise money for a local non-profit.The 2024 Hub City Soap Box Derby runs down Franklyn St. in the downtown ...

Aug 18, 2024

Lantzville pride shines through with Minetown Day

LANTZVILLE - For nearly 50 years people in Lantzville and the surrounding area gather for a popular community-driven annual celebration. Minetown Day happens on Saturday, Aug. 17, with most of the eve...

Aug 17, 2024

‘The type of show that you'd expect in a big city:’ fireworks to ignite above Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Thousands of people will converge on Parksville's waterfront for a dazzling fireworks display punching well above the city's weight class. Quality Foods Festival of Lights marks the unoff...

Aug 17, 2024