Events

Annual Coombs Fair focuses on country roots, family fun

COOMBS - A small-town fair near Parksville is punching above its weight class.In excess of 2,000 attendees are expected each day for the Coombs Fair, which has been running for well over 100 years, sa...

Aug 11, 2023

Approaching heat wave triggers calls for caution across Island and interior regions

NANAIMO - While forecasters don't expect records set in the 2021 heat dome event to be even remotely threatened, a strong ridge of high pressure making its way to B.C. is still concerning. Temperature...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 10, 2023

'There's no risk:' lightning-ignited wildfires reported in Strathcona Provincial Park

NANAIMO - Coastal Fire Centre crews are closely watching several new lightning-caused wildfires in rural sections of northern Vancouver Island. Five new small fires in Strathcona Provincial Park south...

Aug 08, 2023

Family friendly & free: Ladysmith Days goes this weekend, pro wrestling makes debut at popular event

LADYSMITH - Thousands of people are expected to participate in Ladysmith Days this weekend, the community's signature summer event. Activities started on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4 at Coronation ...

Aug 05, 2023

Provincial senior baseball championship gets underway at Nanaimo's Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - A well established local senior team is hosting Baseball BC's highest caliber event. The Nanaimo Coal Miners and five other teams are competing int he BC Men's Provincial Championship from F...

Daryl Major Aug 04, 2023

'Worth every penny:' free Love Your City event returns to Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - Grab your family for a day of fun this Sunday, but you can leave your wallet at home. The Oceanside Church on Jingle Pot Rd. in Nanaimo is holding its 24th annual Love Your City event at Maf...

Jul 30, 2023

Inaugural Snuneymuxw Days to draw thousands of people

NANAIMO - Sports, cultural events, an expansive vendor market and family fun headline a busy weekend at Snuneymuxw First Nation's south Nanaimo No. 1 reserve. The First Nation is debuting Snuneymuxw D...

Jul 28, 2023

VIDEO: 'I just screamed:' humpback whale nearly topples Nanaimo bathtubber during race

NANAIMO - A rookie tubber has a whale of a bathtub tale.Tara McDonald's debut in the World Championship Bathtub Race was exhilarating and frightening as the Harris Auto Group racer came within feet of...

Jul 23, 2023

'I'm at a loss for words:' father-son duo go head-to-head in Nanaimo bathtub race

NANAIMO - It's far from an average bathtub weekend for the Andersons.Barry, 56 and his son Roehlan, 21, are believed to be the only father and son to be competing in this year's World Championship Bat...

Jul 21, 2023

Popular Nanaimo swap meet returns this weekend

NANAIMO - Hidden treasures will be lining city streets with the return of Reuse Rendezvous.On Saturday, July 22 and Sunday July 23, people are invited to place their no longer wanted usable items at t...

Jul 21, 2023