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Nanaimo RCMP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle downtown
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (95+ words) Published 12:11 pm Sunday, August 16, 2026 Nanaimo RCMP say one man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning. In a press release, police stated that at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 16, they responded to a report of a male…...
Wildfire listed as burning???out of control??? west of Bowser
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (109+ words) Published 11:00 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 A wildfire has been listed as burning “out of control” near Rosewall Creek, west of Bowser, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The blaze was 0.5 hectares in size, as of 6:50 p.m. on Aug. 15. It was…...
Ainslie Creek wildfire burns to Alexandra Tunnel in Fraser Canyon
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (379+ words) Published 11:07 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 The Ainslie Creek wildfire, between Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon, Highway 5 (Coquihalla), and Highway 8, was estimated at 65,086 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 16) and is still burning out of control. Fire behaviour remained high in the…...
Multiple planned ignitions scheduled for Pear Lake fire near Clinton
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (757+ words) Published 10:33 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton received some precipitation on Saturday, but it is still burning out of control, and as of Sunday morning (Aug. 16) was estimated at 159,317 hectares. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says that while…...
Honouring Dorothy: Tiny turtles tucked away in James Bay a gesture of kindness
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (268+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 Turtles lined up on a log in Beacon Hill Park often spark joy for visitors – both for newcomers and for regulars. Some return again and again, like Dorothy. When she was feeling OK between chemo treatments,…...
More notification needed about Nanaimo sports awards, committee hears
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (500+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 More advanced notification of the region’s Civic Sport Merit Awards and Arts and Culture Merit Awards is needed, according to at least two local politicians. Public feedback from the latest award presentation ceremony that was held…...
City of Revelstoke issues evacuation order for Fish River Road area due to wildfire
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (190+ words) Published 4:38 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 By Brendan Shykora/Vernon Morning Star An evacuation order has been issued by the City of Revelstoke for the Fish River Road and Incomappleux River Forest Service Road area due to wildfire activity in the vicinity…...
Ainslie Creek wildfire showing growth on southwest flank in Fraser Canyon
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (486+ words) Published 3:06 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 There have been no new evacuation orders or alerts issued since Aug. 11 in response to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, which continues to burn out of control between Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon and Highway 5 (Coquihalla). As…...
Nanaimo girls bound for World Baton Twirling Championships in Italy
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (327+ words) Published 2:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Two girls from Nanaimo topped the podium at the national championships in Ontario and are bound for Italy next year for world championship and international competition. Aurora King and Solaya Liske, of Dynasty Baton and Performance…...
Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton estimated at 157,448 hectares
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (626+ words) Published 12:05 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 As of Saturday morning (Aug. 15), the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton was estimated at 157,448 hectares and is still listed as Out of Control. The nearby Rim Lake wildfire, between Loon Lake and Clinton, had previously been…...