With a new Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP elected, Nanaimo’s mayor is confident people will continue getting good representation federally.  On the April 28 election, Conservative candidate Tamara Kronis won the riding, defeating NDP incumbent Lisa Marie Barron with over 12,000 votes.  Mayor Leonard Krog says the riding has a long positive relationship at...

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and other core services.   According to the province, the legislation will help speed up major projects by increasing how applications and permits are issued.  Premier David Eby says the new legislation was...

With warm, dry conditions and strong winds forecasted across southern B.C. this weekend, the province is urging people to limit burning.  Despite no formal restrictions in place, the BC Wildfire Service is asking people to not have any fire this weekend until the windy conditions pass and people in the...

 Wildfires are one of the highest-ranking disasters across the region and the Regional District of Nanaimo says they’re working with municipalities to develop and implement an evacuation plan if it’s needed.  A collaboration between the City of Parksville and Qualicum Beach is currently underway to identify potential evacuation barriers and...

Emergency Preparedness Week is approaching, and the City of Nanaimo says making and having a plan is the first step ensuring your family is safe and prepared.  The theme for this year highlights the importance of collective action, and the city says while no one can prevent natural disasters the...

A 3.1 magnitude quake has hit the western shore of Vancouver Island.  According to the United States Geological Service, it struck just before noon today (May 1), 21 km east northeast of Ucluelet at a depth of 5 kilometres.   The quake is not expected to generate a tsunami, and no...