Events

'It's pretty incredible:' Tour de Rock riders amazed and energized ahead of Oceanside stop

PARKSVILLE - The 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is officially in motion, with riders snaking their way down Vancouver Island and into Oceanside Thursday.The 19 riders, made up of Vancouver Island-b...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 28, 2023

Citing safety concerns, unaccompanied youth will pay adult ticket prices at Nanaimo Clippers games

NANAIMO - Due to security and safety concerns, the BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers are now charging unaccompanied minors the price of an adult ticket at their box office. The Clippers announced the change on ...

Sep 27, 2023

'We definitely proved them wrong:' VIPW celebrates 10 years of high-flying entertainment

NANAIMO - A standing-room-only crowd at a recent show is the latest of many signs Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) is rumbling with popularity. Opinions of many independent wrestling observers fi...

Sep 27, 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 ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 25, 2023

Former Nanaimo Clipper on the ice as Canucks camp kicks off in Victoria

VICTORIA - Vancouver Islanders can get an up-close look at the Vancouver Canucks over the next few days. The team is set up in Victoria for the next four days with training camp sessions running daily...

Sep 21, 2023

Minor roof fire impacts Nanaimo childcare facility

NANAIMO - A fire damaged a childcare facility in Nanaimo's Stephenson Point neighbourhood.Multiple fire engines were called to the former Lifestyle Health and Fitness Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at ...

Sep 20, 2023

VIDEO: 'Here to celebrate SOGI:' overwhelming support for sexual orientation education at Nanaimo rallies

NANAIMO - Emotions ran high, however a public rally both for and against aspects of the current school curriculum remained largely peaceful. Around six protesters against school curriculum on sexual o...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2023

Thanksgiving Food Drive goes province-wide this week

NANAIMO - With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, local food banks will be getting stocked up with all the essentials for turkey day. The 2023 BC Thanksgiving Food Drive starts this week, with bags b...

Daryl Major Sep 18, 2023

Terry Fox's legacy continues with several mid-Island area runs, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Thousands of Canadians are expected to participate in an iconic annual fundraiser which has raised in excess of $850 million toward cancer research.The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run is taking pl...

Sep 17, 2023