Nanaimo

Expect increased RCMP check stops over Canada Day long weekend

NANAIMO - If you plan on hitting the road this Canada Day long weekend, ICBC and the RCMP want to make sure you're doing it in a safe and sober way.The two organizations are teaming up for their Count...

Jun 30, 2023

BC Ferries hopeful for no cancellations for Nanaimo area travellers

NANAIMO - While reduced service is hampering the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this long weekend, BC Ferries is hopeful it can stick to its existing schedule elsewhere, including service in and out of N...

Jun 29, 2023

Serious injury avoided after man was pinned by own vehicle in north Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle unexpectedly rolled down his driveway and across the street where he was temporarily pinned. Emergency crews responded to McGirr Rd. near Icarus...

Jun 29, 2023

North Nanaimo intersection once again highest crash site on Van Isle

NANAIMO - For a second consecutive year a Nanaimo intersection maintained its hold of having the most motor vehicle crashes on Vancouver Island. New ICBC data shows the Island Hwy., Hammond Bay Rd., A...

Jun 29, 2023

Departure Bay Beach hosts Canada Day Bathtub tuneup race

NANAIMO - There will be no shortage of Canada Day festivities in Nanaimo. In addition to all the action at Maffeo Sutton Park, the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is hosting a warm-up Bathtub race on Sa...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 29, 2023

Private members bill aims to increase penalties for attacks against first responders

NANAIMO - Members of the federal NDP are raising the profile of a bill crafted to increase punishments for physical attacks against firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. Introduced by L...

Jun 28, 2023

Search ongoing for stolen German Shepherd puppies from Nanaimo property

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are involved in trying to locate several stolen dogs.Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said ten puppies, each just eight weeks old, were taken from a home in the 300 block of Black Di...

Jun 28, 2023

Drought-like conditions in Nanaimo region waterways providing 'context for the summer ahead'

NANAIMO - While the situation is by no means dire, groundwater supply in many areas of the mid Island area aren't exactly flush, and it's only late June. Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) data showed...

Daryl Major Jun 28, 2023

Proposed French Creek cell tower to boost coverage and avoid 'devastating outcomes'

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will not stand in the way of a cell tower in French Creek proposed to address a long-standing coverage issues.RDN directors voted near unanimously on T...

Jun 27, 2023

Crash near Nanaimo construction workers leads to charges against allegedly impaired, speeding driver

NANAIMO - A man faces several charges for allegedly speeding on a closed portion of local highway, then getting in a physical confrontation with a police officer after crashing his car. Kaden Nelson B...

Jun 27, 2023