Nanaimo

Items from well known Lantzville dinosaur attraction to be auctioned

LANTZVILLE - Have some extra cash and an affinity for dinosaurs? Then this auction is for you. A collection of life-like animatronic dinos and other attractions at a property in Lantzville are schedul...

Daryl Major Apr 18, 2023

Teen armed with large knife arrested following disturbing altercation at NDSS

NANAIMO - A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly waving a large knife around in a threatening manner at NDSS.The detachment's media liason officer Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said police are pieci...

Apr 17, 2023

Volunteers sought for upcoming homeless census in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Getting a clear idea how many homeless people live in Nanaimo and finding out what their challenges are will take an army of volunteers.Dozens of people are being recruited to help fill a va...

Apr 17, 2023

Hub City Soap Box Derby hitting the streets again this summer

NANAIMO - The streets of the Old City Quarter will once again be alive with the sounds of excitement and the rolling thunder of soapbox cars.The second edition of the Hub City Soap Box Derby is hittin...

Apr 16, 2023

New Mary Ellen Dr. roundabout substantially complete

NANAIMO - A major traffic flow change for a busy north end street is now substantially complete.Vehicles are navigating through a new roundabout along Mary Ellen Dr., connecting the northern end of th...

Apr 16, 2023

Locks changed as Nanaimo Hells Angels clubhouse officially seized

NANAIMO - Following years of legal wrangling the Hells Angels clubhouse in south Nanaimo is officially under new ownership.Members of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) were in Nanai...

Apr 15, 2023

'It's just really tough:' downtown business owners seeking solutions to vandalism sprees

NANAIMO - Downtown business owners are once again cleaning up after more vandalism, break-and-enters, and theft this week. A number of local businesses, including That 50's Barber Shop, The Vault Cafe...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 15, 2023

'It's a big relief for all of us:' loved ones reflect on long-awaited finality of Makayla Chang case

NANAIMO - Following years of pain and frustration, Makayla Chang's parents believe the next chapter in their lives can now be written. Minutes after the man who murdered their 16-year-old daughter six...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 15, 2023

Generals stumble at Cyclone Taylor Cup

REVELSTOKE - For just the fourth time since late October, the Oceanside Generals have found themselves on the wrong side of a scoreline.The Generals fell 7-4 to the PJHL Champion Delta Ice Hawks in th...

Apr 14, 2023

Bacon sentenced to life in prison for Makayla Chang murder

Editor's Note: This story contains graphic details and may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Convicted murderer Steven Michael Bacon will spend at least 20 yea...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 14, 2023