Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Kids need help:' That 50's Barbershop holding annual school supply fundraiser in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - As summer break rolls on for students, parents are likely already preparing for the return to the classroom, and a local barber once again has your back. "Fresh Start" is in its tenth year o...
Aug 09, 2024
'Important part of the arts community:' Nanaimo Fringe Festival returns with 10-day event
NANAIMO - A popular summer staple of music, comedy, and creative performing art is back. The 14 annual Nanaimo Fringe Festival starts on Thursday, Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 18, with both the Port The...
Aug 08, 2024
'She's very uncomfortable:' Nanaimo RCMP investigating sexual assault on transit bus
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are investigating a complaint of unwanted, sexualized touching of a minor on a transit bus.RCMP say the incident occurred on July 11 between 5:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the #40...
Aug 08, 2024
Alleged impaired driver in mid Island fatal crash unsuccessfully argues against blood sample warrant
QUALICUM BEACH - An accused intoxicated driver's application to have a search warrant tossed in connection to a fatal crash was denied by a Nanaimo judge. The ruling against Belinda Mary Hainsworth re...
Aug 08, 2024
Nanaimo aviation experience connecting Indigenous youth with new careers
NANAIMO - A returning event is looking to connect Indigenous youth and young adults with careers in aviation.Give Them Wings is being hosted at the Nanaimo Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 13 between 9:30 a.m...
Aug 07, 2024
Nanaimo RCMP recover $10,000 worth of stolen bikes
NANAIMO - Local police were able to recover three bikes last month worth a total of $10,000 thanks to their active patrols in areas criminals are known to frequent. Officers were in one such area when...
Aug 07, 2024
Legendary Hawaii Mars preparing for final flight over Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - One of the most iconic planes in B.C. firefighting history is days away from flying its final mission. Coulson Aviation's Hawaii Mars water bomber will make its trek from its home base in Po...
Aug 07, 2024
Lantzville's Lundman places 20th in Olympic marathon race walk relay
PARIS, FRANCE - A local athlete has wrapped her first Olympic experience.Lantzville's Olivia Lundman and her Richmond-based race partner and coach Evan Dunfee placed 20th in the marathon race walk rel...
Aug 07, 2024
Qualicum Beach resident honoured with Medal of Good Citizenship
QUALICUM BEACH - A number of Island residents are being honoured as some of the most dedicated community members in the province. The provincial Medal of Good Citizenship is awarded to those who have ...
Aug 07, 2024
Two men found guilty of manslaughter for Maffeo Sutton Park stabbing
NANAIMO - A pair of men have been found guilty of a public, late-night killing at Maffeo Sutton Park in 2022.Mark Jayden Harrison, 21, and Aiden Matthew William Bell, 20, were convicted by an 11-membe...
Aug 06, 2024