Category Archives: Nanaimo
Barrier realignment, shoulder repairs prompting day-long closure of Hwy. 4
NANAIMO - Work to fix erosion and restore the positioning of several concrete barriers is forcing a six-hour closure of Hwy. 4 on Wednesday. Traffic in both directions of Hwy. 4 between Chalet Rd., on...
Dec 16, 2025
'A full court press:' power restoration continues for thousands in Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Thousands of people on Vancouver Island remain in the dark amid wide-ranging power outages from a strong wind storm. BC Hydro crews continue responding to dozens of outages on the mid-Island...
Dec 15, 2025
Power out for over 15,000 BC Hydro customers across Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Brisk winds from an ongoing storm system zapped power to large numbers of people across the mid-Island. Roughly 7,500 BC Hydro customers lost power in the Nanaimo area starting at 9 a.m. on ...
Dec 15, 2025
'Deplorable:' fishing violations net $30,000 fine for Gabriola Island woman
NANAIMO - A Gabriola Island woman was fined for making around $300,000 selling seafood, but refusing to provide the proper documentation. Melissa Dawn Larocque (Steer), 40, was fined $30,000 fine in p...
Dec 15, 2025
Locals plan to remove shoreline hazard in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A community-led effort is underway to dispose of an unusual and unwelcome addition to the pristine shoreline of Qualicum Beach. Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers president David James said...
Dec 13, 2025
UPDATE: Alberta man accused of sexually abusing a child arrested in Red Deer
UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP confirm Kyle Soloway was arrested in Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, Dec. 15.- - -EARLIER, NANAIMO - An Alberta man accused of multiple sexual offences in Alberta, may be residing i...
Dec 12, 2025
More jail for prolific Nanaimo drug trafficker
NANAIMO - Marred by an extensive criminal history tied to life-long struggles, a local drug trafficker has been sentenced for a second time this year. Peter Anthony Alexander, 41, was handed two-and-a...
Dec 12, 2025
Over $6.2M scammed from Oceanside residents using isolation, immediacy and emotion
PARKSVILLE - Scammers and fraudsters have stolen millions of dollars from mid-Island residents this year, and it might only be the tip of the iceberg.According to Oceanside RCMP, over $6.2 million was...
Dec 12, 2025
Copper wire thefts from BC Hydro infrastructure spike nearly 400 per cent
NANAIMO - Thieves looking for a quick buck from high-value copper wiring are striking faster and more often across the Island. BC Hydro is reporting a 380 per cent increase in the number of thefts of ...
Dec 11, 2025
Record registrations for Great Nanaimo Toy Drive prompting call for volunteers
NANAIMO - More people than ever are saying they need a little help this holiday season.Over 850 families and more than 1,700 children are registered to date to receive gifts from the Great Nanaimo Toy...
Dec 11, 2025