Category Archives: Nanaimo
'We're here to help:' Habitat 4 Humanity welcomes newest Nanaimo family
NANAIMO - A successful transition out of non-market housing to make room for another family is the kind of cycle Habitat 4 Humanity hopes to see more of.In order for the vision to meaningfully take sh...
Sep 23, 2023
Small shed containing tires ignited behind Nanaimo German Cultural Centre
NANAIMO - Despite a large plume of black smoke, damage from an early morning fire was contained largely to a small shed. Fire Rescue Crews were called to a fully engulfed shed on fire behind the Germa...
Sep 22, 2023
Saturday Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot at record amount
NANAIMO - It's a number never before seen for Lotto 6/49, a jackpot of $66 million. The record amount for the Gold Ball Jackpot draw is set to be on offer Saturday, Sept. 23 with a one in two chance o...
Sep 22, 2023
Rash of vessel thefts at Island marinas prompting safety reminder from RCMP
NANAIMO - Following a string of thefts of watercraft and equipment from marinas up and down eastern Vancouver Island, the RCMP wants to remind residents to take steps to protect their property, and ma...
Sep 21, 2023
Korean traditional values cited in financial reward following untimely death of Nanaimo teen
NANAIMO - Citing Korean tradition of supporting parents for sacrifices they made, a BC Supreme Court justice awarded $327,000 for hypothetical future awards from a deceased Nanaimo teen.Eric Shimm was...
Sep 21, 2023
Child exploitation unit trying to identify bedroom potentially from Nanaimo or Ladysmith home
NANAIMO - Investigators in Edmonton looking into a potential sexual assault case involving a young child say there might be a link to the central Island region.Officers from the Internet Child Exploit...
Sep 21, 2023
'We'll be back on our feet soon:' fire sparks in crawlspace under downtown Nanaimo business
NANAIMO - A quick report to emergency crews has likely prevented further damage to a well-known downtown business.Smoke was seen coming from the floor of Sound Heritage on Victoria Cres. around 9:50 a...
Sep 21, 2023
Summer season ender rainstorm due to hit Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - The fall's first major storm is forecast to hit in the coming days. Blustery conditions are poised to begin over the weekend, leading up to considerable rainfall due across eastern Vancouver...
Sep 21, 2023
Minor roof fire impacts Nanaimo childcare facility
NANAIMO - A fire damaged a childcare facility in Nanaimo's Stephenson Point neighbourhood.Multiple fire engines were called to the former Lifestyle Health and Fitness Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at ...
Sep 20, 2023
Suspect in fatal Nanaimo stabbing remains in jail, judge tosses detention review application
NANAIMO - A co-accused in the disturbing death of a special needs man who was violently stabbed on Nanaimo's waterfront has again been denied pre-trial release. Mark Jayden Harrison, 20, had a detenti...
Sep 20, 2023