Events

Motorcycle rider severely injured in Cedar crash, traffic impacted

NANAIMO - A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle is expected to delay traffic in both directions in Cedar, just off Hwy. 1. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Cedar Rd. and ...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 15, 2025

Nanaimo's TheatreOne shuts down amid funding crunch

NANAIMO - Serving as the mid-Island's only professional theatre company for 42 years, TheatreOne has been forced to fold effective immediately. Theatre One's membership formally voted to dissolve the ...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 15, 2025

Gas leak shuts down portion of Nanaimo’s Terminal Ave

NANAIMO - A busy block near downtown Nanaimo is temporarily closed due to a natural gas leak caused by a car striking a gas meter. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the gas leak forced the full...

Oct 14, 2025

'Grand Geezer' Nanaimo tennis player regularly swinging racquet at 92-years-old

NANAIMO - He's approaching his mid 90's, but possesses a lethal forehand and undeniably sharp wit.Jim Fraser, originally from North Vancouver but now residing in Parksville, is affectionately known ar...

Oct 01, 2025

City of Nanaimo hosts family friendly events for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

NANAIMO - A fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation once again sees the City host free events at three civic facilities on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanaimo I...

Sep 30, 2025

Cleanup crew puts dent in rural Nanaimo dumping problem

NANAIMO - Led by Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club volunteers and corporate support, 6,400 pounds of trash was removed from the Doumont recreation area near Brannen Lake. Harry Olson, Nanaimo Mountain Bike C...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 29, 2025

Nanaimo's only professional theatre provider needs late funding infusion or will shut down

NANAIMO - TheatreOne has hosted live shows in the Harbour City for 42 years, however its curtains could be permanently closed. Michael Cade, Theatre One's artistic and managing director, said two pend...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 29, 2025

Nanaimo-based men’s cancer support group makes its mark

NANAIMO - Assisting dozens of men has swelled into helping hundreds of cancer sufferers thanks to non-profit organization Seawolves Men's Cancer Pack. The initiative, which launched in 2022, which pro...

Sep 26, 2025

First fall storm to bring widespread, steady rainfall to Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - It won't bring a lot of rain, but it's a reminder from Mother Nature of the time of year.Forecasters are tracking a pair of systems due to hit much of Vancouver Island beginning Friday, Sept...

Sep 26, 2025

United Way BC launches integral fall fundraiser

NANAIMO - Dire needs for support combined with a challenging economic climate sets the stage for a vitally important annual campaign. An annual fall fundraising drive kick-off was served up on Thursda...

Sep 18, 2025