Category Archives: Nanaimo
Senior Mountie charged with Ladysmith driving offence
NANAIMO - An RCMP officer has been charged with driving without due care and attention following an incident in Ladysmith last year. A BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) news release states the charge agai...
May 15, 2025
ICBC asking drivers to be mindful and manage your speed this long weekend
NANAIMO - May long weekend is the unofficial start to the summer holiday season for some, which means B.C. roadways are expected to see higher volumes of traffic. ICBC spokesperson Greg Harper said it...
May 15, 2025
'It's going to be busy:' record summer expected for BC Ferries
NANAIMO - Plan ahead or expect delays for your summer travel. It's simple messaging from BC Ferries ahead of the peak summer season, which traditionally begins over the May long weekend. Vice-Presiden...
May 15, 2025
Nanaimo records nine drug toxicity deaths in February and March
NANAIMO - The number of people in the region dying due to toxic drugs continues to decline, with the trend being seen across Vancouver Island and B.C. The BC Coroners Service said in their latest repo...
May 15, 2025
'Hugely flawed:' RDN considers first-of-its-kind development charge to pay for future waste facilities
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) wants to implement a new charge for developments to help offset the costs for new solid waste and recycling facilities, but it's already facing some ea...
May 15, 2025
Weed-destroying torch ignited stubborn Nanaimo fire
NANAIMO - Yard maintenance work went awry when flames applied to weeds unknowingly spread inside an old stucco building along Nanaimo's Newcastle Ave. It took Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) crews several h...
May 14, 2025
Nanaimo woman’s calm demeanour helped save husband’s life
NANAIMO - Beyond what she had seen on TV, a Nanaimo woman wasn't sure what to do upon realizing her husband was unresponsive in bed. Lena Wirachowsky received a Vital Link Award from BC Emergency Heal...
May 14, 2025
'Bring the record home:' world's largest Nanaimo bar under construction
NANAIMO - Once finished, it'll be about the size of five King sized beds and weigh nearly as much as an adult Great white shark. Students and staff at Vancouver Island University's baking and pastry a...
May 14, 2025
'He pointed the gun...and then ran away:' Nanaimo man facing multiple firearms charges, pipe bomb found in home
NANAIMO - A local man is facing a number of firearm-related charges after he allegedly pointed a handgun at a total stranger in the city's south end. James Newstead, 51, is facing six charges, includi...
May 13, 2025
Nanaimo's budget approved, tax hike rate confirmed
NANAIMO - City councillors have approved the 2025-2029 financial plan, featuring a 7.8 per cent property tax bump this year.A typical single-family home in Nanaimo is expected to see a property tax bi...
May 13, 2025