Category Archives: Nanaimo
'You'd better think twice:' Nanaimo Mounties urge caution before smashing windows to rescue hot dogs
NANAIMO - Hot summer weather is prompting police to issue warnings for both pet owners, and those who might see an animal in distress.Since the start of June, Nanaimo RCMP officers have dealt with 13 ...
Aug 03, 2023
Island highways expected to be busy throughout August long weekend
NANAIMO - A massive influx of visitors is expected to contribute to some slower-than-normal travel times along Island highways.The B.C. Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the summer season and...
Aug 03, 2023
'Promises to be a good thing:' Parksville residents weigh in on proposed addictions treatment centre
PARKSVILLE - Local citizens had their chance to voice opinions about a proposed addiction treatment centre in downtown Parksville. An open house for a proposed 24/7 addictions treatment facility was h...
Aug 03, 2023
'We're definitely prepared:' BC Ferries gearing up for busiest long weekend of the year
NANAIMO - Over 200,000 vehicles and 580,000 passengers are expected on board BC Ferries vessels this August long weekend. The B.C. Day break is historically the busiest weekend of the year for the fer...
Aug 03, 2023
VIDEO: Free camp ongoing in Nanaimo for potential welders to discover 'pretty awesome' career
NANAIMO - Sparks are flying this week as young prospective welders learn the trade and hopefully ignite interest in a new career.Vancouver Island University is hosting the Canadian Welding Bureau's Mi...
Aug 02, 2023
Former Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher suspended after sexually-charged messages with students
NANAIMO - The British Columbia Commissioner for Teacher Regulation has suspended a former local high school educator following a series of incidents involving students.Neil Stewart Holmes will be unab...
Aug 02, 2023
'Provided a huge spark:' Nanaimo Men's Sheds group building foundations
NANAIMO - A local group where men are encouraged to be men has been making huge strides since first going public in the spring. The Nanaimo and District Men's Shed group was started earlier this year ...
Aug 02, 2023
Bone dry and clear skies: Nanaimo's July ranks high in historical rankings
NANAIMO - While hot summer weather isn't unusual for the mid-Island, the lack of precipitation remains a concern as drought conditions worsen.Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the ...
Aug 01, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP search for man accused of choking woman
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are trying to track down a man following an alleged violent assault.Police say 30-year-old Joseph Charles Little is wanted following a June 19 incident where he allegedly punc...
Aug 01, 2023
Troublesome Nanaimo encampment being cleared out along Terminal Ave.
NANAIMO - The site of a shooting earlier this year is now the site of a large-scale clean-up operation.An encampment on the bank running along Terminal Ave., overlooking the Millstone River, was disma...
Aug 01, 2023