Nanaimo

Top Stories of 2023: Quebec man faces arson charge after Nanaimo Parkway fires

NANAIMO - Widespread smoke and an ever-changing fight saw local firefighters stretched almost to the limit in JulyMultiple fires were apparently deliberately set along the Nanaimo Parkway, centred aro...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 22, 2023

UPDATE: Payment issues resolved for holiday shoppers and travellers

UPDATE - Moneris have announced issues earlier impacting customers from using debit and credit cards have been resolved. - - - EARLIER - NANAIMO - Just in time for one of the busiest shopping and trav...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 22, 2023

'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 ...

Daryl Major 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 ...

Ian Holmes 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Daryl Major 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