Events

Highly regarded short film festival returns for 17th year in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - For the second year in a row, any red carpet being rolled out for the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) will be confined to people's living rooms.The annual festival takes place w...

Apr 08, 2022

Nanaimo woman to surprise sister with new car after $500K lotto win

NANAIMO - A woman plans to surprise her sister with a new car following her substantial recent lotto win. Barbara Randall won $500,000 by selecting he Extra option on the March 16 2022 Lotto 6/49 draw...

Ian Holmes Apr 06, 2022

Record snowfall and cold snaps highlight wild winter, unstable spring expected

NANAIMO - With a winter shattering several snowfall and cold weather records, a cooler than average spring on the mid Island with possibly some unstable weather patterns are expected.Environment Canad...

Mar 06, 2022

Wounded Warrior run aims to raise cash and bury misconceptions

NANAIMO - A small relay team passing through Nanaimo intends to make a big difference in the lives of emergency responders mentally injured by their professions.Members from Wounded Warrior Run BC are...

Mar 04, 2022

'We often see the mom in tears:' Prom Closet returns to ease graduating stress

NANAIMO - A group of dedicated volunteers armed with a large selection of formal wear are devoted to reducing anxiety about the perfect prom.Prom Closet Nanaimo returns for its eighth year, offering o...

Feb 28, 2022

Coldest Night of the Year event shatters fundraising record in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A symbolic downpour drenched hundreds of participants doing their small part to advocate for people in the Nanaimo regularly impacted by inclement weather.More than 430 registrants for the t...

Feb 27, 2022

Donors raise nearly $5M to protect eagle habitat in French Creek

NANAIMO - Following a long journey, Vancouver Island's first eagle reserve is within striking range of taking flight.Years of fundraising dwindled the required funds to purchase 18 acres of land in th...

Feb 25, 2022

Parksville Beach Festival 'roaring' back as summer event staple

PARKSVILLE - One of the largest events on the summer calendar is returning after a two year pause.The Parksville Beach Festival, highlighted by the world famous sand sculpture competition, will attrac...

Feb 24, 2022

Nanaimo hospital welcomes first baby of 2022

NANAIMO - It took a little longer than usual, but Nanaimo has its first baby of 2022.Amaya Tran was born at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at 4:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, weighing seven pounds.Sh...

Jan 03, 2022

VIDEO: 50,000 lights ensures Nanaimo house shines extra bright for the holiday season

NANAIMO - Regardless of the weather, or how effective Rudolph's nose is on Christmas Eve night, Santa should have no issues finding the Martin family again this year.Their home at 650 St. George St., ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2021