Several new wildfires were sparked on Vancouver Island in the last few days, with only two still burning out of control as of Tuesday morning.

Several new wildfires were sparked on Vancouver Island in the last few days, with only two still burning out of control as of Tuesday morning.
$2.21 a portion 🍽️
Rockfish, Tomato & Cabbage Braise
📍 Country Grocer weekly flyer
4 portions · $8.85 total
🏷️ Uses ON SALE rockfish and cabbage
One-pan Island comfort food with tender fish and bright veg. Dinner is ready fast!
#VancouverIsland #BudgetDinner #CountryGrocer #victoria #nanaimo
With bear sightings on the rise, people around the mid-Island are being asked to help reduce interactions and possible conflicts.
📷 Comox Road - W — Hwy 1
📍 Nanaimo
⛅ Partly cloudy, 14°C
💨 Wind 7 km/h · 💧 77%
A major milestone for Nanaimo-Lantzville: construction is underway on a new long-term care home!
It will provide 298 beds, including 18 hospice beds ensuring seniors receive dignified, compassionate care close to their loved ones.
NANAIMO: “Jody Watkin, 48, was reported missing to RCMP on Aug. 18, and since then RCMP have followed several “investigative avenues” but haven’t found her.” cheknews.ca/nanaimo-rcmp... - @cheknews.ca
📷 Northfield Road - N — Hwy 19
📍 Nanaimo
☁️ Overcast, 20°C
💨 Wind 5 km/h · 💧 61%
Adam Walker is the focus of our next Mayoral candidate profile as we look across the mid-Island ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election.
A former MLA, Walker feels he still has more to give to his community of Qualicum Beach.
A daytime road closure is coming to parts of Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake on Wednesday.
Creative night in Nanaimo: Sixx Paxx - 19+ Only — tonight #Art #PNW #VancouverIsland #Nanaimo #YCD
#MyNanaimo This Week: Learn about candidates in the 2026 Local General Election, get a reminder about political sign regulations and explore the new SNUNEYMUXW ‘imush tu hulitum (Walk of Life) Public Art Tour. Read on for more! ow.ly/6WqL50ZPOLk #Nanaimo #YCD
The wooden trestle bridge off Crace St. in Nanaimo's downtown will close during the day this week to undergo maintenance work, with detours in place.
Upcoming forums will be a big opportunity for mid-Island voters to connect directly with candidates ahead of the October 17th municipal election.
📷 Departure Bay - Zorkin Road — Hwy 1
📍 Nanaimo
☁️ Overcast, 11°C
💨 Wind 6 km/h · 💧 72%
📷 Departure Bay southbound — Hwy 1
📍 Nanaimo
☀️ Clear sky, 16°C
💨 Wind 8 km/h · 💧 64%
📷 Comox Road - S — Hwy 1
📍 Nanaimo
⛅ Partly cloudy, 17°C
💨 Wind 5 km/h · 💧 75%
The call for people to use active transportation next week is going past Nanaimo boundaries.
#Nanaimo
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