Nanaimo

Residents alarmed by prowling bear in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood

NANAIMO - In three years of living in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood, Caitlin Bursey had never seen a bear. That has changed dramatically with several sightings lately, which appears to be an animal ...

Daryl Major Oct 27, 2023

Free treatment beds announced for Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Amid a spiraling toxic drug crisis gripping the province, new no-cost residential treatment services are aimed at helping people turn their lives around.On Thursday, Oct 26 mental health and...

Oct 26, 2023

Criminal investigation leads RCMP officers to considerable south Nanaimo drug bust

NANAIMO - A tip from a separate investigation led to a sizeable seizure of drugs.A search warrant used by local Mounties at a south Nanaimo home on Oct. 18 revealed information indicating another home...

Oct 26, 2023

'If things don't change:' rumoured London Drugs Nanaimo closure not true, but rampant crime not helping

NANAIMO - Rising rates of theft, vandalism and violence at local stores is putting additional stress on an already fragile retail market.Rumours regarding the pending closure of at least one London Dr...

Oct 26, 2023

Jeweler enraged following third break-in this year, leaving large hole in his store & wallet

QUALICUM BEACH - It's another major headache for a mid-Island business owner, who's cleaning up after thieves broke through several walls to steal items from a Qualicum Beach jeweler. Jeff Ross receiv...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 25, 2023 The owner of Gold Silver Guy in Qualicum Beach is dealing with another break-in at one of his businesses where thieves gained entry by smashing through the exterior concrete wall. (Jeff Ross/submitted)

RDN approves multi-million dollar pedestrian bridge over Nanaimo River

NANAIMO - Following a lengthy one-hour debate, the more expensive of two options was chosen to construct a pedestrian bridge between South Wellington and Cedar. During a Tuesday, Oct. 24 Regional Dist...

Oct 25, 2023

Overnight wind, rain and snow force closures and power outages across mid-Island

NANAIMO - The first kiss of winter across the mid-Island this season has had a ripple effect.Considerable overnight wind, rain and wet snow has seen trees topple, taking power lines with them in some ...

Oct 25, 2023

'Enables you to broaden your opportunities:' free Nanaimo employment program offering key job skills

NANAIMO - A crucially important job skills training program is preparing to ramp up for another cycle. DiverseFutures is run locally by the Nanaimo Youth Services Association and works with people age...

Daryl Major Oct 25, 2023

Stage set for murder trial for Nanaimo woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend

NANAIMO - Final details between the Crown and defence have been ironed out in advance of an expected lengthy murder trial in Nanaimo next year. Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, is charged with first degree ...

Oct 24, 2023

Rainfall warning issued for Nanaimo as wet, chilly weather moves through

NANAIMO - It's shaping to be the first real taste of winter to hit the mid-Island region this season. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Nanaimo and parts south, while a special weat...

Oct 24, 2023