Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo man sentenced for giant child porn haul & installing secret bathroom camera
Editors note: this article contains details of minors being sexually abused. Discretion is advisedNANAIMO - A once respected medical professional lost his family, home and career after his deplorable ...
Jun 15, 2023
Shooting in downtown Nanaimo sends one woman to hospital; suspect in custody
NANAIMO - At least one person is in hospital and another is in custody following a shooting and stabbing in downtown Nanaimo.Emergency crews were called to 20 Barsby Ave. along the Milestone River sho...
Jun 14, 2023
Budget increased for major Terminal Ave upgrade with construction to begin shortly
NANAIMO - A major infrastructure project in Nanaimo's downtown will start work in a few weeks after Council approved a budget increase.During a Wednesday, June 14 finance and audit committee meeting, ...
Jun 14, 2023
Mid Island residents encouraged to consume less water, additional voluntary reductions applied
NANAIMO - Despite seeing a bit of rain on Vancouver Island the last few days, area residents are being asked to dial down their water consumption. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announced star...
Jun 14, 2023
'I find it satisfying to see people learn new skills:' accessible food garden grows in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Numerous vegetables, herbs and a sense of community are all growing in lockstep at an emerging food garden just outside Nanaimo city limits. A little more than a year into the existence of a...
Jun 14, 2023
Phased re-opening for Hwy 4 expected for June 24/25 weekend
NANAIMO - Due to ongoing safety concerns, Highway 4 at Cameron Lake is expected to remain closed for several more days. The transportation ministry revealed it expects single-lane alternating traffic ...
Jun 13, 2023
Island Health expands mental health and substance use counselling services
NANAIMO - Island Health is widening its mental health service capacity for those living with moderate mental health and substance use challenges. Publically funded, community-based health authority co...
Jun 13, 2023
Conservation officers respond to several cougar sightings along north Nanaimo waterfront
NANAIMO - Multiple confirmed cougar sightings within one north Nanaimo block are believed to be the same big cat prowling for its next meal.Cheryl Thompson and her husband woke up on Sunday, June 11 t...
Jun 12, 2023
Rain aids Cameron Bluffs wildfire as detour route gives essential good carriers priority
NANAIMO - Crews continue to hold the Cameron Bluffs wildfire from spreading.The wildfire has been burning since June 3 and remains out of control, increasing from 208 hectares in size on Friday, June ...
Jun 12, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man riding a motorcycle died after being hit by a truck on the Island Hwy. at Oliver Rd. RCMP say it happened at about 5:15 a.m. when the driver of a southbound grey Dodge Ram D350 tried t...
Jun 12, 2023