Local News

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district leaving cellphone rules up to schools for now

School District 68 will consult with stakeholders to develop district-wide policy

May 13, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >

Nanaimo school farm offers students land-based learning

Farm situated at learning alternatives site at former Woodlands Secondary School

May 12, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Museum exhibit offers a taste of Nanaimo’s food history

‘Beyond the Bar: Sampling Nanaimo’s Culinary Past’ on display until June 26

May 12, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Taps turned on at Nanaimo’s water parks

Spray parks operational at Departure Bay, Harewood Centennial, Mansfield and Deverill Square parks

May 11, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Nanaimo city hall receiving ‘weekly’ chicken-related complaints

City’s director of public safety provides council with update on backyard chickens

May 11, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

City council approves plan for light industrial complex in Nanaimo’s south end

Four buildings to be built on 2.4-hectare property next to Old Victoria Road

May 10, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Plans in the works for 6 new addiction recovery beds in Nanaimo this summer

Island Crisis Care Society accesses Canadian Mental Health Association grant

May 10, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Regional District residents urged to sign up for emergency alerts

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-11

May 10, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

First cruise ship since 2019 ties up at Nanaimo terminal

MV Seabourn Odyssey disembarks passengers for day of tours and sightseeing

May 9, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >