Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Tow truck driver injured while avoiding passing car on Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A local tow-truck company is reminding drivers to slow down and move over when they see emergency vehicles on the side of the road, after one of their drivers was injured. On Saturday, Sept....
Sep 11, 2025
Referendum set for $1.3M RDN purchase of French Creek School property
NANAIMO - Some residents in the Regional District of Nanaimo will head to the polls next month. The RDN has set a Saturday, Oct. 25 referendum date on a $1.3 million purchase of the former French Cree...
Sep 11, 2025
‘Sustains our ability to continue operating:’ new water system flowing at Gabriola health centre
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A vital community facility is now more resilient to drought and is poised to provide clean water for years to come. The Gabriola Island Community Health Centre on Church St. is home ...
Sep 11, 2025
Local Monties looking to ID man seen lurking around central & south Nanaimo homes
NANAIMO - Investigators are looking to the public to help advance their efforts to identify an individual seen skulking around local homes. RCMP in Nanaimo have seen a spike in reports, from residents...
Sep 10, 2025
Refinery maintenance, outages, and weak Canadian dollar blamed for higher gas prices
NANAIMO - Drivers filling their vehicles with gas were in for a bit of sticker shock Wednesday morning, with the price of gas jumping seemingly overnight. The average price for fuel in Nanaimo as of t...
Sep 10, 2025
Mild fall with fewer storms could end with abrupt wintry switch: Weather Network
The dramatic start to Canada’s fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the middle of the season, the Weather Network’s seasonal forecast suggests, but not before a possibly abru...
Sep 10, 2025
Massive economic spin-off expected as 55+ BC Games commence in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Thousands of athletes from across the province have descended on the Harbour City for the annual 55+ BC Games. No corner of the city will go without some form of competition between Wednesda...
Sep 10, 2025
Man avoids further jail after drugs & several weapons seized during Nanaimo traffic stop
NANAIMO - Significant challenges facing Crown counsel in determining who was responsible for what resulted in several dropped weapons charges. Following a notable central Nanaimo early morning traffic...
Sep 09, 2025
‘It belongs exactly where it’s going:’ south Nanaimo supportive housing proceeds
NANAIMO - A six-storey supportive housing complex in the City’s south end is another step closer to becoming a reality. Located at 355 Nicol St., the 35-unit building was issued a development pe...
Sep 09, 2025
BCGEU says 4,000 workers on 22 pickets, including Nanaimo, as strike expands
Picket lines by British Columbia’s public service employees are expanding to 22 sites involving more than 4,000 workers in an escalation of their labour dispute with the province. Among the new ...
Sep 09, 2025
