Nanaimo

Quick arrest of downtown Nanaimo smash and grab suspect, comes amid rash of similar incidents

NANAIMO - A man remains in custody following an attempted smash and grab of a local clothing store.NYLA Fresh Threads on Commercial St., near Bastion St. had one of its front windows smashed around 5 ...

Apr 14, 2023

'Home is well known to us:' woman seen walking away from Meredith Rd. home before fire

NANAIMO - A home near the hospital is all but destroyed following a fire which is currently under investigation.Four Nanaimo Fire Rescue trucks responded to a home in the 1600 block of Meredith Rd. ar...

Apr 14, 2023

'We're ready for anything:' dry fall and winter has province prepared for worst-case wildfire scenarios

NANAIMO - Provincial officials are readying for what could be a busy fire season this summer.That's according to the ministry of emergency management and climate readiness, which released its report o...

Apr 13, 2023

UPDATE: shelter-in-place concluded at north Nanaimo neighbourhood

UPDATE - A shelter-in-place impacting a north Nanaimo neighbourhood was resolved shortly after 11 a.m., Nanaimo RCMP stated. Police stated vehicular and pedestrian traffic can resume as normal. No oth...

Ian Holmes Apr 13, 2023

'Cranky old man' Krog wants action from residents on Nanaimo healthcare expansion

NANAIMO - If the central Island wants expanded healthcare facilities, the banging of pots and pans will have to be a lot louder. Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog, in what he dubbed a "cranky old man speech"...

Daryl Major Apr 13, 2023

RCMP asking motorcyclists to 'ride like you're invisible' as warmer weather approaches

NANAIMO - With the warmer weather on the central Island, more motorcycles are hitting the roads and highways. It means a higher rate of conflict between the smaller, more mobile bikes and larger vehic...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 12, 2023

VIDEO: 'We need strong action now:' Nanaimo to host new repeat violent offender initiative

NANAIMO - The Harbour City will be included in a new project to target repeat violent offenders. Nanaimo was confirmed as one of 12 new hubs in B.C. to participate in the Repeat Violent Offending Inte...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 12, 2023

'The best we've heard:' Lantzville singer crushes Canada's Got Talent audition

NANAIMO - His performance earned not only an extended standing ovation but unanimous praise from the Canada's Got Talent Judges.Raymond Salgado, a singer from Lantzville, took the main event spot duri...

Apr 12, 2023

'Everyone working together:' over 15,000 shelter spaces used in Nanaimo during winter months

NANAIMO - Shelter and warming centres across the mid-Island were kept very busy this winter, with over 15,000 visits through the year's coldest months. The start of November through the end of March t...

Daryl Major Apr 12, 2023

Man accused of beating & confining woman to bedroom of Nanaimo townhouse unit

Editor's Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court jury trial heard a man allegedly beat up a woman multiple times ...

Apr 11, 2023