Mick Sweetman

Gabriola islanders will want to double-check how they will be commuting to Vancouver Island and back starting next week, as BC Ferries starts night work on both terminals.

Starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 9th, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron will host mobile office events for those unable to see her at her Nanaimo office. 

With temperatures forecast to drop to -10C overnight and a special weather statement for significant snowfall, two of the three warming centres funded by the City of Nanaimo will be extending their hours to help keep people out of the cold.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather report for East Vancouver Island, stating that it expects “significant snowfall” to start on Thursday afternoon.

Jen Gerson, national commentator and co-founder of The Line, will be speaking at Vancouver Island University on Wednesday, January 10 on “Free speech in the digital age.”

Starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 9th, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron will host mobile office events for those unable to see her at her Nanaimo office. 

Passengers looking for a ride to the Hullo Ferries and Helijet terminals in the Nanaimo Port Authority will have a public transit option starting on Sunday January 7.

The late Craig Evans, known for his work in sustainability and food security in the Nanaimo community, is being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship.

Vancouver Island University has reached a deal with its faculty association.

Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a suspect for aggravated assault and are executing search warrents at DBL Disposal Services on 10th Street in Nanaimo.

Finding love on choppy waters isn’t always that easy, but with Valentine's Day in the next couple of months, there’s a great opportunity to find your forever first mate. Hullo and the Vancouver Island Ferry Company are here to help with that. 

Winter holidays bring good times, celebrations and parties. But winter holidays also bring an increased amount of impaired drivers to the roads.

Nanaimo homeowners are looking at an eight per cent property tax hike after council passed the provisional financial plan.

Construction has started on a new 47 bed housing facility for women and children facing gender-based violence in Nanaimo.

Finding love on choppy waters isn’t always that easy, but with Valentine's Day in the next couple of months, there’s a great opportunity to find your forever first mate. Hullo and the Vancouver Island Ferry Company are here to help with that. 

Nanaimo city council voted 8-1 on Monday to not build affordable housing on any portion of the Five Acres Farm at 933 Park Ave.

Nanaimo City Council on Monday voted to amend the service agreement for the Downtown Vandalism Relief Grant program. Businesses in the downtown area will now be able to apply more than twice a year and receive up to $2,500 per incident up to a maximum of $5,000 per year. This money may also include up to 50 per cent of the cost of installation of security and preventative measures to a maximum of $1,000. 

Nanaimo City Council voted on Wednesday to increase the budget for the free shower program at Caledonia Park.

Transit workers in Comox and Campbell River went on strike Friday morning citing wages as the key stumbling block to an agreement with Pacific Western Transportation that BC Transit contracts services to in the area.

A new mural at the Nanaimo Aquatic Center showcases communities coming together and transitioning hate to hope.