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First name put forward in Lantzville byelection race

NANAIMO – The nomination period for the Lantzville byelection closes Friday (July 3).

City of Nanaimo edits meeting video

NANAIMO – A video of the June 22 council meeting is back online after it was removed Friday and portions of it severed.

Nanaimo council approves housing for urban aboriginals

NANAIMO – Affordable housing strategy to get underway as the city helps make case to the province for new housing project.

Man pleads guilty to mischief for fires set in April

NANAIMO – The man charged in a string of intentionally set fires in April has pleaded guilty to eight counts of mischief.

Lifeguards on duty at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO – Lifeguards start keeping summer watch over Westwood Lake beaches.

Island Health warns of heat-related illness ahead of hot, sunny weather

NANAIMO – Health authority suggests checking in on people vulnerable to heat-related illness.

Owners face fines for leaving dogs in hot vehicles

NANAIMO – SPCA says new rules show city cares for animals.

Rural fire service under scrutiny

NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo will spend $52,000 for a consultant to ensure rural area fire service delivery is up to par.

Nanaimo region included in partial campfire ban

NANAIMO – Coastal Fire Centre ban on campfires begins Saturday (June 27) at noon.

Firefighters win wage hike in new agreement with City of Nanaimo

NANAIMO – City council and firefighters' union ratify a new collective agreement.