The Beach's Period Promise Collection
The Beach has joined the United Way's Period Promise Campaign! All month we'll be collecting menstrual products (tampons, panty liners, diva cups, pads, reusable or disposable products) at Save-on-Foods Parksville! Our donation bin is at the Customer Service desk at Save-on-Foods throughout May. Menstrual product donat...
Apr 16, 2024
Judge rejects search warrant challenge against Nanaimo couple mired in fisheries allegations
NANAIMO - A former local commercial fisherman with a long history of illegal angling will be lured back to court to face several more fishing-related ...
6h ago
Two homes damaged after fire breaks out in north Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Fire has caused considerable damage to a north end home after initially starting near a parked vehicle. Calls to 911 from the homeowner and ...
8h ago
Frito Lay Canada SunChip/Munchies Recall
Well, snack lovers, check the UPC/Expiry Codes on any SunChips Harvest Cheddar Flavour Multigrain Snacks and Munchies Original Snack Mix in your pantry. They're being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. Though they haven't found salmonella in the seasoning, Frito Lay Canada is voluntarily recalling these...
16h ago
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Man who rammed Lantzville homeowner with stolen ATV avoids jail
NANAIMO - While significantly older and less mobile than the man busted rummaging on his property, an upper Lantzville resident took matters into his ...
18h ago
Shelter in Place disrupts operations at Nanaimo school
NANAIMO - Operations returned to normal at a north Nanaimo elementary school following disruptions for most of the day.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public School...
May 14, 2024
Crosswalk changes completing active transportation link between VIU and downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Previously unallocated money is poised to finally complete an active transportation link between city's downtown and VIU. Crossing improveme...
May 13, 2024
Mountain bike race in Nanaimo aims to welcome more women into the sport
NANAIMO - An effort to entice more women into mountain biking in the Nanaimo area appears to be paying off. Sarah Davidson is organizing an all-female...
May 13, 2024
'This makes their whole year:' returning Nanaimo Night Market brings big business to downtown
NANAIMO - Another season for the Commercial St. Night Market opens in precisely one month.Thursday, June 13 will mark the first of 11 weekly markets s...
May 13, 2024
Eighty-six unit apartment complex eyed for Nanaimo's Dufferin Crescent
NANAIMO - Additional amenities and adjustments to entry spaces were seen as desired improvements to a proposed housing development. An 86-unit apartme...
May 13, 2024