Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Terrible for marine life:' Nanaimo group tackling marine debris across Island & B.C. coast
NANAIMO - Under a tight deadline, work continues on vital coastline cleanup across expansive areas of Vancouver Island and B.C.'s coasts. Rugged Coast Research Society, a Nanaimo-based group, was one ...
Dec 22, 2023
'I like making people feel happy:' huge care package delivery made to Nanaimo's homeless population
NANAIMO - Life without a stable home is hard, particularly over the Christmas holidays. Several schools in Nanaimo converged for the annual Everybody Deserves a Smile campaign to brighten the spirits ...
Dec 21, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Man sentenced for murdering Nanaimo teenager Makayla Chang
NANAIMO - About six years after he killed a then 16-year-old Nanaimo girl, the man responsible for her untimely death was sentenced for his actions.Originally charged with first degree murder, Steven ...
Dec 21, 2023
Motorist loses control of truck, damages two Nanaimo homes
NANAIMO - A truck barreled over a sidewalk, down a small drop-off and onto a lawn, causing damage to a pair of homes on Nanaimo's Rock City Rd.It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at about 1:40 p.m. on R...
Dec 21, 2023
Police warn of 'notorious' yard-work fraudsters potentially in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Mounties across southern and central Vancouver Island are tracking a group of fraudsters who have conned thousands of dollars from people so far.Police say a group of four individuals have s...
Dec 21, 2023
Another approved Watfield Ave. development permit means more housing for south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - More homes are coming to the east of Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) following the approval of another development permit on Watfield Ave. During their Monday, Dec. 18 regular counc...
Dec 21, 2023
Vandalism clean-up grant increased for downtown Nanaimo businesses
NANAIMO - More money will be provided for downtown businesses to help address and prevent vandalism.During their Monday, Dec. 18 council meeting, a motion was approved to amend the Downtown Vandalism ...
Dec 20, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Tempers flare during rallies on SOGI education in Nanaimo schools
NANAIMO - Emotions ran high and at least two people were arrested when protestors and counter-demonstrators clashed over the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in schools during...
Dec 20, 2023
Man jailed for brutal near fatal knife attack of Nanaimo couple
NANAIMO - The man responsible for nearly killing a senior couple in their home will spend the next two and a half years behind bars.Anthony Rouskov Nielsen was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to five-...
Dec 20, 2023
'It's going to be interesting:' slim chance remains for a Nanaimo white Christmas
NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas could have their wish come true, but odds are you're more likely to catch Santa sliding down your chimney. Persistent rainfall and above normal temperatur...
Dec 20, 2023