Category Archives: Nanaimo
Bit of rain and cooler weather not enough to downgrade Vancouver Island's drought conditions
NANAIMO - While much of drought-stricken Vancouver Island is welcoming the more seasonal temperatures with the occasional rain shower recently, it's not enough to put a dent in our drought conditions....
Sep 07, 2023
'Very unique and very humbling:' Nanaimo firefighter heralds Kelowna counterparts in battling Interior wildfires
NANAIMO - A local firefighter is back to his normal duties after a special deployment to the wildfire-ravaged interior.Nanaimo Fire Rescue assistant chief David Dales, serving in his dual capacity as ...
Sep 07, 2023
Police province-wide focus on distracted driving during September campaign
NANAIMO - Being distracted by your phone while driving can be a deadly and costly proposition, particularly this month. BC Highway Patrol Cpl. Mike Moore said every September and March police enforcem...
Sep 07, 2023
Overnight street closure in downtown Ladysmith to paint tribute crosswalks
LADYSMITH - Two crosswalks are being repainted in the heart of the downtown, while another colourful crossing is getting an update.One of the new crosswalks will be painted to the theme of 'Every Chil...
Sep 06, 2023
Cyclist hospitalized after failing to stop at south Nanaimo intersection
NANAIMO - Police say a cyclist ignored a stop sign leading to a collision with a van which sent the rider to hospital. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at about...
Sep 06, 2023
Man seriously hurt in downtown Nanaimo stabbing
NANAIMO - A man is in hospital while his alleged attacker is in custody following a stabbing in Nanaimo's downtown core. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at a...
Sep 06, 2023
Port Alberni woman killed in motorcycle crash near Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A Port Alberni woman has died following a two-vehicle crash over the long weekend.Oceanside RCMP, along with Fire Rescue crews from Qualicum Beach and paramedics from BC Ambulance Ser...
Sep 06, 2023
Nanaimo route impacted by ferry engine trouble leading to 60 fall cancellations
NANAIMO - Mechanical issues has BC Ferries adjusting its early fall schedule, leading to a reduced service offering on a pair of routes. In a Thursday, Aug. 31 news release BC Ferries stated its vesse...
Sep 06, 2023
Prolific offender jailed for igniting fire at Nanaimo Tim Hortons location
NANAIMO - A well known troubled offender is scheduled to spend a further five months behind bars for setting fire to the Northfield Rd. Tim Hortons last summer.Kym Robert Arkell, 38, was handed a near...
Sep 05, 2023
'Your head has to be on a swivel:' school zones back in effect as kids return to class
NANAIMO - Summer is over and the kids are back in class. School resumes for most students in the region Tuesday, Sept. 5 with a short day before classes resume in full on Wednesday. It also means area...
Sep 05, 2023