Author Archives: Ian Holmes
Explosive found during Sooke Crash, two people arrested
SOOKE - RCMP in Sooke say two people are in custody after a crash led to the discovery of an explosive device. Island District RCMP said in a statement that officers responded to a report of a single-...
Mar 22, 2024
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84, says daughter
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at the age of 84, his daughter Caroline says in a social media post. The country's 18th prime minister died peacefully and surrounded by family, s...
Feb 29, 2024
Clippers offence shut down in 3-0 loss to Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers couldn't get any traction in a 3-0 loss in Chilliwack. Nanaimo was playing without leading scorer Michael Murtagh, who was serving a one game suspension, and the hole it left in...
Feb 28, 2024
VIDEO: Clippers' Nixon settling into number one goaltender role
NANAIMO - It's only been nine games but Clippers goalie Chazz Nixon has put up stellar numbers and put his stamp on the starting goaltender position. With a 7-2 record, 2.19 goals against average, a ....
Feb 22, 2024
Nanaimo RCMP cleared after man seriously injured in custody
NANAIMO - An investigation found no connection between police and a serious injury sustained by a man while in Nanaimo RCMP custody. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. opened the inve...
Feb 21, 2024
100 new temporary housing beds coming for unhoused people in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - New housing opportunities are coming to the region through a refreshed partnership between local and provincial governments. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was presented on Monday, Jan....
Jan 29, 2024
'I smashed his head in with a hammer:' accused Nanaimo murderer leads undercover police to body parts
Editor's note: The story contains extremely graphic details which will likely disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. VANCOUVER - Police quickly gained the trust of a Nanaimo woman durin...
Jan 26, 2024
'I like making people feel happy:' huge care package delivery made to Nanaimo's homeless population
NANAIMO - Life without a stable home is hard, particularly over the Christmas holidays. Several schools in Nanaimo converged for the annual Everybody Deserves a Smile campaign to brighten the spirits ...
Dec 21, 2023
SD68 to examine prefab/modular expansion options to ease capacity crunch
NANAIMO - Local school district trustees and senior staff are expected to investigate cheaper and faster ways to combat capacity issues within Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS). During a Wednesd...
Dec 14, 2023
Man wanted for multiple alleged offences throughout Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Police are hoping the public can help track down a man wanted on no less than 16 arrest warrants linked to alleged offences on Vancouver Island. An Island District RCMP news release states B...
Dec 08, 2023