Category Archives: Nanaimo
Annual Perseids meteor shower due across mid-Island night sky
NANAIMO - One of the most consistently impressive shows in the night sky is approaching its annual peak.The Perseids meteor shower will hit peak overnight on Monday, Aug. 12 into Tuesday, Aug.13, howe...
Aug 09, 2024
Crews battle forest fire along Nanaimo River
NANAIMO - Crews from multiple fire departments responded to a forest fire on the Nanaimo River on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 9.The fire is south of Blind Lake on the north side of the river in the ...
Aug 09, 2024
Crash snarls northbound Hwy 19 traffic through Nanoose Bay
UPDATE: By 1:30 p.m. Friday the accident scene on Hwy. 19 at Northwest Bay Rd. had been cleared. Northbound congestion is expected to ease with both lanes re-opened.==EARLIER - A multi-vehicle crash i...
Aug 09, 2024
Early morning fire damages old Fire Hall in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are investigating an early morning fire at a heritage building in the city's downtown.A patrolling Nanaimo RCMP officer spotted flames coming from the former #2 Fire Hall on V...
Aug 09, 2024
'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