Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP working 'around the clock' on fatal stabbing investigation, asking for public's help

NANAIMO - Police are looking for additional witnesses who haven't already come forward following a fatal Sunday evening stabbing. An unidentified man was stabbed in the parking lot of Port Place Shopp...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 24, 2023

Federal NDP leader pushes for action on struggling healthcare system

QUALICUM BEACH - Jagmeet Singh said he's heard loud and clear the region's healthcare system is failing.The federal NDP leader stopped in Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 24 for a roundtable with local...

Jan 24, 2023

New truck makes Lantzville Fire Rescue more agile amid increasing call-outs

LANTZVILLE - A smaller, more agile and flexible vehicle is now in service for Lantzville Fire Rescue. The department recently welcomed a brand new 2022 mini pumper truck into its fleet, replacing an o...

Daryl Major Jan 24, 2023

Construction to begin on new washroom & storage facility for improved Nanoose Bay park

NANOOSE BAY- A once neglected park now outfitted with several new sports courts will have additional features in the months ahead.Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors recently approved a $6...

Jan 23, 2023

One person killed following stabbing at Nanaimo's Port Place Shopping Centre

NANAIMO - A person has died from stab wounds following a violent incident in the parking lot of a downtown shopping complex.Emergency first responders from Nanaimo RCMP, Fire Rescue and BC Emergency H...

Jan 23, 2023

'I lost sight of everything:' Nanaimo drug dealer aims to avoid jail following significant bust

NANAIMO - A positive childhood in a loving home didn't stop a Nanaimo man from self-destructing while entrenched in the often unforgiving world of drug dealing and addiction. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, so...

Jan 23, 2023

Man charged following shooting at Bowen Rd. home, faces other serious allegations

NANAIMO - Police believe the same man was involved in two violent incidents involving a gun and knife on back-to-back days early last month in Nanaimo.Jordan Reginald White is facing four charges from...

Jan 22, 2023

'It's being melted nicely:' rare comet moving across night sky offering up unique astronomical opportunity

NANAIMO - It'll take some searching, but a once-in-a-lifetime comet is making its way across our night sky.The hunk of space rock, ice and gasses, formally named C/2022 E3 (Z.T.F.) but better known as...

Jan 22, 2023

Motorcyclist injured in late night Nanaimo crash

NANAIMO - A man was injured after the motorbike he was riding was hit by a car on the Island Hwy. at Mostar Rd.It happened on Friday, Jan 20 at 11 p.m. when the southbound motorcyclist was hit at the ...

Jan 21, 2023

Crofton mill re-opening with focus on supporting single-use plastic reduction

CROFTON - Joint funding from both the provincial and federal governments is bringing over 100 jobs back to the community.Paper Excellence mill will see a resumption in its operations through $18.8 mil...

Jan 20, 2023