Nanaimo

Nanaimo man wanted on numerous charges, including assault

NANAIMO - Mounties across Vancouver Island are on the lookout for a local man, wanted for a series of crimes over the last year. Jamie Charles Routley, 36, is wanted on numerous Criminal Code charges,...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2025

City of Nanaimo states concerns with local MLA's proposed Professional Reliance Act

NANAIMO - A private member's bill authored by a former Nanaimo City councillor is at odds with the local municipal government. Nanaimo City Council unanimously endorsed forwarding a report by City sta...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2025

'Around 150,000 to 200,000 lights' ready to sparkle for annual Milner Christmas Magic

QUALICUM BEACH - One of the mid-Island's most iconic holiday events is ready for its return.Milner Christmas Magic takes guests through a beautifully lit and decorated walk through the Milner Gardens ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 03, 2025

Nanaimo man with alleged large stolen hockey cards, collector coins haul arrested in Port Moody

NANAIMO - A downtown Port Moody roadblock netted police much more than an unlicensed driver. Port Moody Police Department Cst. Sam Zacharias said a Friday, Nov. 28 roadblock just after 11 p.m. resulte...

Ian Holmes Dec 03, 2025

B.C. Conservatives say 'professionally incapacitated' Rustad removed as leader

The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been "removed" as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. The announcement comes after 20 MLAs r...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 03, 2025

Trades recording highest level of toxic drug deaths as Nanaimo fatalities continue to decline

NANAIMO - British Columbians continue to die due to toxic street drugs, but the numbers continue to decrease, while the trade industry has some of the highest rates of death per industry. According to...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 03, 2025

'It feels fantastic:' organ transplant advocates show gratitude at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - Delivering salty treats to healthcare professionals would have been a monumental task for a Ladysmith woman prior to receiving a double lung transplant. Andrea Gollmer, 41, joined two other ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 03, 2025

Crofton pulp mill, south of Nanaimo, closing permanently

NANAIMO - A large pulp mill south of the city is shutting its operations for good. Mill owner Domtar Inc. announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2, citing "poor pricing for pulp and lack of access to affordable f...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 02, 2025

Suspect sought after south Nanaimo assault left man with life-threatening injuries

NANAIMO - Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was found severely injured in the city's south end.Police say just after 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, a 62-year-old man was found unresponsive in ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 02, 2025

'Harm reduction interventions are important:' no letter coming from Nanaimo on B.C. drug policy

NANAIMO - An at-times pointed debate on provincial mental health and addictions policies, as well as challenges in the city as a result, will result in little more than a meeting minute.A request from...

Dec 02, 2025