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NANAIMO - Much like those celebrating the arrival of 2026, local RCMP also made plans for New Year’s Eve to make sure everyone does so safely and responsibly. The Nanaimo RCMP responded to aroun...

NANAIMO - Bystanders quickly sprang into action after a large, older dog slipped into the water at Colliery Dam Park on New Year’s Day. Around noon on Thursday, Jan. 1, Patricia Madden was walki...

NANAIMO - Safely and responsibly dispose of your Christmas tree, while helping out local organizations. Nanaimo Lions Club are hosting their 63rd annual tree chip up on Saturday, Jan. 3 and Sunday, Ja...

PARKSVILLE - It’s a sure-fire way to cure any hangover from 2025. The Regional District of Nanaimo is hosting their annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1 at Parksville Community Park, wit...

NANAIMO - A full day of family activities are planned at Beban Park to help celebrate the New Year. Activate 2026 is hosted by the City of Nanaimo and features a full day of swimming, skating and fun ...

NANAIMO - For most, calling 911 is an emergency last resort for help. For others, it’s used to vent largely benign frustrations. Whether it was a big box store refusing the return of an air frye...

NANAIMO - While other stories may have gotten more views or directly affected more people, none continue to impact the wider community than three days at the end of April. The Nanaimo Infusion was a s...

NANAIMO - Residents of a south-end motel, largely destroyed by fire, continue to receive support from multiple different places. Around 35 people were left homeless after a Boxing Day fire at the Valu...

NANAIMO - 2025 marked a year of some tangible progress on healthcare delivery for mid-Island residents, but also one of frustration and seemingly spinning wheels. One theme was constant through the ye...

NANAIMO - Line workers and repair crews with the provincial power utility deal with a wide array of tricky calls throughout the year. However, a green Godzilla mascot in Nanaimo easily topped the list...