Local News

Air ambulance called to two-car MVI west of Port Alberni

Pacific Rim Highway has reopened at Faber Road near Sproat Lake Bridge following a serious MVI

May 30, 2025 12:20 PM Read more >

Public input sought for 2026-2030 Regional District of Nanaimo financial plan

Residents ask to fill out survey

May 30, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Downtown street patio pilot project planned in Parksville

Council approves zoning and development amendment bylaw

May 30, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

Open burning ban in Coastal Fire Centre to start May 30

Ban in effect in Regional District of Nanaimo areas

May 29, 2025 1:21 PM Read more >

Regional District of Nanaimo celebrates completion of improvements to Lighthouse Country trail

Improvements feature connections to other trails

May 29, 2025 11:10 AM Read more >

RCMP: PQB resident loses $150,000 in latest cryptocurrency scam

Police also deal with mailbox vandals, break-ins

May 29, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

Family, including four children, rescued from bush near Port Alberni

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad brings in ropes team to assist family in rough terrain

May 28, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Category 2 and 3 fires will be prohibited until Oct. 31, campfires will still be permitted at this time

May 28, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >

Uber expands rideshare service to Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Ride share platform now available across B.C.

May 28, 2025 1:59 PM Read more >

Development with grocery store being considered by Parksville council

Project close to Island Highway still in concept phase

May 28, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >