Nanaimo

‘It just seems reckless and stupid:’ fire damages south Nanaimo campground cafe

NANAIMO - Just in time for the busy season, an apparent case of arson hit a popular cafe at a south Nanaimo campground. The fire was reported early on Friday, June 21 at Living Forest Oceanside Campgr...

Jun 21, 2024

Criminal investigation continuing into serious Nanaimo Parkway crash

NANAIMO - Local Mounties continue probing the circumstances leading to a serious collision along the Nanaimo Parkway earlier this week.Traffic was blocked off in both directions for several hours afte...

Jun 21, 2024

Dynamic speed signs seeing mixed success in Nanaimo school zones

NANAIMO - Stopping vehicles blitzing through local school zones remains an ongoing challenge in many areas of the city.Dynamic speed reader signs were installed along Departure Bay Rd., by Cilaire Ele...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 21, 2024

Former Nanaimo junior hockey player found not guilty of sexual assault

NANAIMO - A former local junior hockey player has been acquitted on a sexual assault charge following a trial. Justice Douglas Thompson announced the verdict in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaimo on Thursd...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 20, 2024

Therapeutic garden to lift spirits at Kiwanis Village Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An emerging garden with a deeper meaning is taking shape to bring the Kiwanis Village Nanaimo (KVN) community closer together.Landscape crews and residents came together at KVN on Nelson St....

Jun 20, 2024

Rezoning approved for proposed townhouse development along Ninth St. in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - South Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood could be seeing more housing options available after a pair of lots were favoured for rezoning with the goal of increasing housing density.The connecte...

Jun 19, 2024

'That vehicle saved his life:' serious crash disrupts traffic on portion of Nanaimo Parkway

NANAIMO - A crash involving a semi-trailer and a small SUV is causing traffic disruptions on the Nanaimo Parkway. On Wednesday, June 19 just before 6 a.m. a large commercial semi-truck and an SUV coll...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 19, 2024

Respectful Spaces Bylaw to be implemented by Nanaimo City Council

NANAIMO - A formal process of dealing with inappropriate behaviour in City facilities and its staffed public outdoor spaces is about to come into effect. City councillors unanimously passed three read...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 19, 2024

Supportive & affordable housing complex poised to replace temporary 250 Terminal housing

NANAIMO - Rezoning Terminal Ave. properties to allow for a multi-building housing complex is proceeding with some amendments called for by nearby residents.The proposed complex will feature a five-sto...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 18, 2024

Woman sentenced for post-treatment crime spree in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An Alberta woman avoided jail after being convicted of stealing mail, a vehicle, and items from a thrift store in three separate incidents while living in Nanaimo. Brittany Michelle Barling,...

Jun 18, 2024