Events

'Everything I've dreamt has come true:' monument honouring residential school survivors finds new permanent home

NANAIMO - A powerful, unique monument shedding light on harms inflicted on residential school victims will be unveiled in a prestigious setting. Kwakiutl master carver Stan Hunt's nearly 20-foot high ...

Daryl Major Sep 15, 2023

'I'm amazed at the cost:' envisioned price tag balloons for new concession/washroom building

ERRINGTON - A necessary amenity to serve the well-used Errington Community Park has been approved, however it'll be much more expensive than the Regional District of Nanaimo hoped for. RDN directors u...

Sep 14, 2023

Parksville Panters senior hockey tournament returns to Oceanside Place

PARKSVILLE - A popular senior hockey tournament is back on in Parksville this week.The Parksville Panters Classic Hockey Tournament takes place from Sept. 12-14 at Oceanside Place, marking the 21st ti...

Sep 12, 2023

Ladysmith unveils new painted crosswalks for pride, veterans, and residential school victims

LADYSMITH - Colourful new crosswalks in Ladysmith celebrate what the community's mayor calls the "living room" of their downtown.In addition to the rainbow pride crosswalk located on 1st Ave. at Gatac...

Sep 12, 2023

Oceanside Generals gearing up to defend VIJHL title

PARKSVILLE - An organization once nowhere near competitive has solidified a culture of excellence. Having secured its first VIJHL championship since 2009 last season, the Parksville based Oceanside Ge...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 09, 2023

Police province-wide focus on distracted driving during September campaign

NANAIMO - Being distracted by your phone while driving can be a deadly and costly proposition, particularly this month. BC Highway Patrol Cpl. Mike Moore said every September and March police enforcem...

Daryl Major Sep 07, 2023

VIDEO: Hullo completes maiden Nanaimo-Vancouver crossing

NANAIMO - Two days later than originally planned, but a highly anticipated Nanaimo-based passenger-only fast ferry service is officially underway.Hullo's maiden voyage with nearly 190 passengers on bo...

Aug 16, 2023

Swimming/skating classes expected to be popular during City of Nanaimo fall program registration

NANAIMO - Early bird gets the worm when it comes to signing up for City of Nanaimo recreation programs. Dozens of fall programs will begin after the Labour Day weekend and conclude in December begins ...

Ian Holmes Aug 15, 2023

'It's really fun for everybody:' Minetown Day in Lantzville focuses on family affordability

LANTZVILLE - A unique, community-driven celebration of Lantzville will draw large crowds to the village core.The annual Minetown Day festivities happen on Saturday, Aug. 12, with most activities takin...

Aug 12, 2023

'It could be a really good show': popular meteor shower expected to light-up sky

NANAIMO - Conditions are ideal for what could be highly visible dazzling streaks zipping across the night sky. The annual Perseids meteor display peaks this weekend overnight Saturday going into Sunda...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 11, 2023