Tag: Nanaimo

Nanaimo voters can cast advanced votes this week 

Nanaimo residents can begin advance voting for the next mayor and council this week. 

Woman arrested after disturbance involving a knife at passenger ferry terminal 

Nanaimo RCMP said a woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after causing a disturbance at the Hullo ferry terminal at 100 Port Way. 

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre set to reopen after major upgrades 

The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will reopen next week as a $13.7-million upgrade project wraps up. 

Two Nanaimo students earn COFI forestry scholarships

Two Nanaimo students are among 10 recipients of the BC Council of Forest Industries’ 2026 forestry scholarships.

Two people arrested after investigation into repeated theft from Port Place liquor store 

Two people are facing more than a dozen charges related to repeated theft from a liquor store at Port Place Mall. 

A look at Nanaimo’s mayoral candidate platforms 

Nanaimo voters will see four names on the ballot running for mayor on Oct. 17.

Nanaimo RCMP ask for help finding missing woman 

Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a 48-year-old woman who has not been seen since July 26. 

IIO investigates arrest at downtown bar in Nanaimo 

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is looking for witnesses to an arrest in downtown Nanaimo that left a man injured. 

City of Nanaimo purchases Westwood Tennis club property to add to park 

The City of Nanaimo has purchased 2.85 acres next to Westwood Lake Park for $2.88 million. 

Police investigate after semi backs into, kills person at downtown gas station 

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a fuel truck downtown. 

Nanaimo RCMP investigate two Tim Horton break-ins 

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for witnesses after two break-ins at separate Tim Hortons locations.

Interest-free loans help owners install energy-efficient systems 

Nanaimo residents can soon apply for the second intake of the city's financing program for home energy retrofits. 

Police seek help finding missing 18-year-old 

Nanaimo RCMP are seeking help locating a missing 18-year-old woman. 

New supportive housing units in Nanaimo will be addiction recovery focused 

New purpose-built supportive housing units previously announced in Nanaimo will operate as recovery-oriented housing. 

Nanaimo police ask for help finding missing woman 

Nanaimo RCMP are asking for help finding a 41-year-old woman who was reported missing Aug. 25. 

Nanaimo looks for feedback to inform new seniors emergency preparedness guide 

The City of Nanaimo is looking for feedback from seniors and caregivers to help shape a new seniors emergency preparedness guide. 
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A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Boil water advisory issued on Keats Island 

Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a boil water advisory on Keats Island in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Eastbourne water service area. 

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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