Category Archives: Nanaimo

Man sentenced for brutal Nanaimo sidewalk assault
NANAIMO - A man charged with violently attacking another man on a Nanaimo sidewalk last fall will spend more time behind bars. Brent Giles George Houle, 45, was sentenced for aggravated assault in B.C...
May 21, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP officer charged with breach of trust
NANAIMO - A serious charge has been levelled against a Nanaimo RCMP constable. The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced Cst. Mark Hilland is charged with breach of trust in relation to events alleg...
May 20, 2025

Bids sought to replace Parksville's waterfront boardwalk
PARKSVILLE -Contractors are requested to submit their bids to incrementally replace the prized waterfront walkway at Parksville's Community Park. According to the City of Parksville, bids are being ac...
May 20, 2025

Vancouver Island patrols checking for impaired drivers during Safe Boating Awareness Week
NANAIMO - Members of the RCMP Marine Unit want to ensure everyone on the water is operating their vessel safely during Safe Boating Awareness Week, from May 17-23.Cst. Dave Kokesch said they will be c...
May 20, 2025

$40K in fines issued for illegal Nanaimo area prawn fishing
NANAIMO - Two men convicted of Federal Fisheries Act violations have received their punishments following a botched commercial prawn fishing trip. Terry Ronald Lorenz, 64, received a $3000 fine and a ...
May 20, 2025

Battery-charging mishap ignites fire in Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - Charging batteries to get heated vests and chairs primed for a camping trip led to a notable fire in the bedroom of a Nanaimo home. Reported on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 13 in Nanaimo's ...
May 19, 2025

North Oyster firefighter taking on Tour de Rock challenge
NANAIMO - A passion for bike riding and a career in emergency response inspired one local man to undertake a major challenge.Bruce McKenzie, a firefighter with the North Oyster Volunteer Fire Departme...
May 18, 2025

'So proud of our students:' world's largest Nanaimo bar unveiled
NANAIMO - It's official: Nanaimo is now home to the world's largest Nanaimo Bar. The world record was set by students and staff at Vancouver Island University's Professional Baking and Pastry Arts and...
May 17, 2025

Drivers reminded to watch out for emergency responders, roadside workers
NANAIMO - British Columbian drivers appear to need a reminder regarding a law allowing emergency responders and roadside workers the space they need. A recent survey by BCAA of 810 online respondents ...
May 17, 2025

'Missed opportunities:' Period Promise campaign aims to end period poverty
NANAIMO - United Way BC (UWBC) is on a mission to help eliminate period poverty province-wide, ensuring those who menstruate have what they need, when they need it.The social agency's Period Promise c...
May 16, 2025