Nanaimo

RCMP investigate 'targeted' early-morning shooting at central Nanaimo home

NANAIMO - A shooting at a duplex across from Beban Park is under police investigation.RCMP officers were called to a duplex in the 2300 block of Bowen Rd., between Whitney Rd. and Leam Rd., on Friday,...

Dec 09, 2022

Mount Washingon Alpine Resort stages partial opening

COURTENAY - Winter season launches on Friday, Dec 9 at Mount Washington Alpine Resort (MWAR). The resort announced a limited opening of its beginner terrain involving all five magic carpet lift operat...

Daryl Major Dec 09, 2022

'Quite impressive:' strong compliance during initial impaired driving blitz in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Impaired driving was at a minimum when Nanaimo RCMP's first winter CounterAttack check stop greeted drivers, and local police hope the trend continues.Nanaimo Res. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien sai...

Dec 08, 2022

All options on the table for over-capacity Nanaimo District Secondary School

NANAIMO - School District 68 is trying to figure out how to address a growing enrolment problem at their largest school.Capacity at aging Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) continues to grow. It...

Dec 08, 2022

Vaccinations underway with rare bacterial disease impacting regional homeless populations

NANAIMO - Health workers are reaching out to people most at risk in specific Island communities following a notable surge of lab confirmed cases of a bacterial disease. Cases of Haemophilus influenza ...

Daryl Major Dec 08, 2022

Nanaimo council eyeing 7.3% tax increase in upcoming budget

NANAIMO - Citing a number of factors, including additional resources for public safety and rising interest and insurance rates, Nanaimo City Council gave the public a look at their provisional budget....

Dec 07, 2022

VIDEO: 'It was terrifying:' massive fire destroys Bowser gas station

BOWSER - An overnight fire completely destroyed a long-standing gas station serving the community of Bowser.The Esso on Hwy. 19A just north of Coburn Rd. erupted into flames during the late evening of...

Dec 07, 2022

Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcomson moves ministries in cabinet shake-up

NANAIMO - Sheila Malcolmson is moving on from the mental health and addictions ministry. Premier David Eby unveiled a new NDP cabinet during an event in Victoria on Wednesday, Dec. 7, setting up his g...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 07, 2022

VIDEO: Nanaimo family put up famous Christmas light display, 'one more time in memory of dad'

NANAIMO - He might not be there in person, but one family is ensuring their lost husband and father is home for the holidays. Rohn Brown passed away unexpectedly in April, leaving behind a loving fami...

Daryl Major Dec 07, 2022

Expanded heart health clinic opens near Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - Additional resources for people with heart health issues have opened in the region.An expansion, and subsequent relocation of the Nanaimo Heart Foundation Clinic, operated by Island Health, ...

Dec 06, 2022