Nanaimo

Fall fish stocking program topping up Nanaimo lakes with ready-to-catch trout

NANAIMO - The fall season is one of the best times to go freshwater fishing in B.C. as local lakes are stocked with catchable-sized trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is in the midd...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 28, 2023

Cinnabar Valley crash zaps power to south Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - About 1,400 BC Hydro customers in the Cinnabar Valley area are without power following a single-vehicle crash.It happened on Friday, Oct. 27 at about 3:30 when a sedan with one person aboard...

Oct 27, 2023

Unique Nanaimo bakery shutting down due to economic challenges

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo bakery run by a local non-profit is closing its doors for good next month.The Nanaimo Bakery & Cafe, operated by Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) announced its sit-in restaura...

Oct 27, 2023

Impaired Nanaimo driver jailed for fatal Chase River crash

Editors note: this article includes disturbing content which may not be appropriate for all readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Four-and-a-half years behind bars is the punishment for a man who p...

Oct 27, 2023

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