Category Archives: Nanaimo
Man sentenced for attacks against woman at Nanaimo townhouse, faces manslaughter trial
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sternly rejected the testimony of a man convicted of beating up a woman who once considered him a close friend. Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, received 18 months in jail ...
Jun 30, 2023
New Harewood bike skills park opens in time for summer season
NANAIMO - Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, a new feature is available at the already well-stocked Harewood Centennial Park. A brand new mountain bike skills park was officially opened on ...
Jun 30, 2023
Expect increased RCMP check stops over Canada Day long weekend
NANAIMO - If you plan on hitting the road this Canada Day long weekend, ICBC and the RCMP want to make sure you're doing it in a safe and sober way.The two organizations are teaming up for their Count...
Jun 30, 2023
BC Ferries hopeful for no cancellations for Nanaimo area travellers
NANAIMO - While reduced service is hampering the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this long weekend, BC Ferries is hopeful it can stick to its existing schedule elsewhere, including service in and out of N...
Jun 29, 2023
Serious injury avoided after man was pinned by own vehicle in north Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle unexpectedly rolled down his driveway and across the street where he was temporarily pinned. Emergency crews responded to McGirr Rd. near Icarus...
Jun 29, 2023
North Nanaimo intersection once again highest crash site on Van Isle
NANAIMO - For a second consecutive year a Nanaimo intersection maintained its hold of having the most motor vehicle crashes on Vancouver Island. New ICBC data shows the Island Hwy., Hammond Bay Rd., A...
Jun 29, 2023
Departure Bay Beach hosts Canada Day Bathtub tuneup race
NANAIMO - There will be no shortage of Canada Day festivities in Nanaimo. In addition to all the action at Maffeo Sutton Park, the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is hosting a warm-up Bathtub race on Sa...
Jun 29, 2023
Private members bill aims to increase penalties for attacks against first responders
NANAIMO - Members of the federal NDP are raising the profile of a bill crafted to increase punishments for physical attacks against firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. Introduced by L...
Jun 28, 2023
Search ongoing for stolen German Shepherd puppies from Nanaimo property
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are involved in trying to locate several stolen dogs.Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said ten puppies, each just eight weeks old, were taken from a home in the 300 block of Black Di...
Jun 28, 2023
Drought-like conditions in Nanaimo region waterways providing 'context for the summer ahead'
NANAIMO - While the situation is by no means dire, groundwater supply in many areas of the mid Island area aren't exactly flush, and it's only late June. Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) data showed...
Jun 28, 2023