Heavy snow closes schools and stops transit in Nanaimo

It’s a snow day for students in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Qualicum and Comox Valley School Districts as all classes are cancelled today.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 17, 2024weather, snow

Nanaimo warming centres extend hours during cold weather

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.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 11, 2024warming centre, weather, City of Nanaimo, Risebridge, Homelessness, Tyler Brown

Significant snowfall expected for East Vancouver Island

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

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 11, 2024City of Nanaimo, weather