Tag: Nanaimo

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Five Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities set temperature records July 22

Weather my-cowichan-valley-now -
Continued high temperatures across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast led to some communities breaking heat records for July 22. 

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

Health Wylie Henderson -
Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Weather my-cowichan-valley-now -
Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

VIU raises half of $2 million goal for scholarships and bursaries

Vancouver Island University Wylie Henderson -
Vancouver Island University says it has raised more than half of its $2-million goal for student scholarships.

Province expands early family-law support across Vancouver Island

Community Wylie Henderson -
More families on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will soon have expanded access to free legal support aimed at resolving disputes outside court.

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

Community my-cowichan-valley-now -
The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

Health Wylie Henderson -
The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

Ladysmith’s Ryan Bastian leads VIU into national basketball championship on home court

Sports Scott Penfold -
Canada’s top collegiate basketball teams are heading to Nanaimo this month, as Vancouver Island University hosts the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Basketball National Championship.

Several injuries reported in mid-morning Ladysmith crash on Trans-Canada Highway  

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Several minor injuries were caused after a black Ford truck made an unsafe left hand turn on Brenton Page Road.

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Fog advisory active for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast into Thursday morning

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for a large portion of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

New year brings optimism on a strong financial future at VIU, president 

Vancouver Island University Justin Baumgardner -
Vancouver Island University will focus on students' success while recovering from financial hardship in 2026.
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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Allenby Road closure extended until spring 

City of Duncan
Allenby Road in Duncan will remain closed between Boys Road and Miller Road until spring 2027. 

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Cowichan Tribes, City of Duncan sign agreement to strengthen relationship

Indigenous
Cowichan Tribes and the City of Duncan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their government-to-government relationship.
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