Category Archives: Nanaimo
Two new warming centres opening in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two local non-profits have answered the call for more warming centre options through the winter.The Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) will operate a daily warming centre at the former locati...
Dec 13, 2023
Funding approved for South Wellington community hall project
NANAIMO - A long-closed school south of Nanaimo will be brought back to life following funding confirmation from regional governors.Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board members approved an additio...
Dec 13, 2023
Too few resources, no easy solutions to address Nanaimo's record drug toxicity issues
NANAIMO - Everyone acknowledges there are major issues at play, but few concrete or hopeful solutions exist to address a growing drug toxicity crisis in the Harbour City.Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 20...
Dec 13, 2023
'Pretty special surprise:' Santa makes annual Christmas stop at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - With a big smile and a bag filled with toys Santa Claus made his annual visit to B.C. hospitals this week.Children, patients and staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) were greete...
Dec 12, 2023
Independent Investigations Office probe Nanaimo police-linked injury
NANAIMO - An investigation has been opened after a man was seriously harmed while in the custody of the Nanaimo RCMP.The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating what happened on...
Dec 12, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP seek indecent exposure suspect at VIU
NANAIMO - Local police are asking for help in identifying a man responsible for exposing himself in front of a woman at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island University campus.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien...
Dec 12, 2023
Guilty plea entered for gruesome, fatal south Nanaimo stabbing
Editors note: this article contains details depictions of violence that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A young man man took responsibility for a chilling fatal knife attack ...
Dec 12, 2023
Cases of COVID-19 down, flu numbers increasing into holiday season
NANAIMO - While cases of COVID-19 have decreased this fall in B.C., cases of influenza continue to grow, with children high on the list of those who are testing positive. During a Monday, Dec. 11 upda...
Dec 11, 2023
'Make sure the city keeps operating:' Nanaimo snow removal crews ready & awaiting flurries
NANAIMO - Despite forecasters calling for a generally warmer winter than usual, local road crews are still primed and ready to roll should the flurries fly. Between 60 to 70 City of Nanaimo workers in...
Dec 11, 2023
Staff pitch for new 'transformational' Nanaimo Art Gallery location
NANAIMO - Work continues to try and secure a new, larger home for the Nanaimo Art Gallery.The Gallery's current Commercial St. home, contained inside a former bank building, is insufficient and not co...
Dec 10, 2023