Category Archives: Nanaimo
Over 40 vehicles damaged during late-night Nanaimo vandalism spree
NANAIMO - Mounties are searching for a number of suspects after a vandalism spree earlier this week caused damage to at dozens of vehicles. Nanaimo RCMP said between 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 4:...
Dec 12, 2024
RDN taxpayers want relief as board grapples with budget
NANAIMO - While a formal five-year financial plan is still a few months away from adoption, urgency from concerned citizens is ratcheting up. A Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board meeting on Tues...
Dec 12, 2024
Spring Mayoral by-election called in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - Voters in Ladysmith will head to the polls on March 1 to elect a new Mayor.The Town's top elected position was vacated in September when Aaron Stone left the position in favour of a privat...
Dec 11, 2024
Nanaimo motorists shine during province-wide crackdown
NANAIMO - Over 200 impaired drivers were taken off B.C. roads recently, part of the BC Highway Patrol's Light Up the Province initiative.Held this past Saturday, Dec. 7, over 400 police officers aroun...
Dec 11, 2024
Striking Nanaimo postal workers disrupt Purolator operations
NANAIMO - Striking Canada Post workers in Nanaimo caused minor disruptions to an oversubscribed shipping company which the Crown corporation holds a majority ownership stake in. Around 30 people weari...
Dec 11, 2024
Massive Philippine Mars waterbomber preparing for final Island departure
UPDATE - Wednesday's flight was forced back to Port Alberni soon after takeoff.The Mars was over Nanaimo when oil pressure issues in an engine led to crew deciding to circle back to Port Alberni and a...
Dec 11, 2024
Town of Ladysmith seeks public insight in reforming skateboard park
LADYSMITH - A second public workshop scheduled this week will help shape the future of refreshed skatepark in Ladysmith. The public engagement event happens on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Frank...
Dec 10, 2024
UPDATE: Two people stab City of Nanaimo employee with needles at Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - Police say a 58-year-old man was stabbed in the public washrooms at Maffeo Sutton Park Wednesday morning. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Sherri Wade said the victim, a City of Nanaimo staff member, told ...
Dec 10, 2024
VIDEO: 'It's so special to see these kids:' Santa makes pre-Christmas stop at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Days before his round-the-world journey, Santa traded in his nine reindeer and sleigh for a comfy helicopter to tour B.C. hospitals. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas touched down in Nanaimo on Tuesd...
Dec 10, 2024
Crews to start tearing down eyesore Howard Johnson Hotel in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - As advertised by Snuneymux First Nation's chief, a problematic downtown Nanaimo hotel primed for future redevelopment will be swiftly brought down. Demolition crews and a hazardous materials...
Dec 10, 2024