Nanaimo

Apparent random stabbing at Maffeo Sutton Park triggers homicide investigation

NANAIMO - Local Mounties have opened the city's fourth homicide investigation of the year after a stabbing along Nanaimo's waterfront.Two people, a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are in police ...

Sep 06, 2022

Parents often 'worst offenders' through Nanaimo school zones

NANAIMO - After a long summer break, kids are heading back to school with their lunch packed up and boots tied tight.Tuesday marks the first day of school for the 2022/23 year with most students atten...

Sep 06, 2022

'There are younger people getting it too:' Nanaimo myeloma marcher advocates for early testing

NANAIMO - Spreading awareness and fundraising for a cure are the main goals of an annual community march.The Nanaimo Multiple Myeloma March returns Monday, Sep. 5 beginning at 10 a.m. from Maffeo Sutt...

Sep 05, 2022

'Word got out and it became massive:' record numbers anticipated for annual Fresh Start

NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence thought 2022 might be the last time he trades a story or drawing for a haircut...but community generosity proved him very, very wrong.Lawrence, owner of That 50's Barber Shop, ...

Sep 04, 2022

Some Nanaimo-Gabriola ferry crossings cancelled due to sanitary-related issues

NANAIMO - Due to mechanical issues with the Island Aurora's sanitary systems, a number of ferry sailings between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island have been cancelled for Friday, Sep. 2. Cancelled sailings ...

Sep 02, 2022

'Vital to a vibrant, healthy university:' new on-campus housing coming to Nanaimo VIU campus

NANAIMO - A new nine-storey housing complex is coming to the Nanaimo campus of Vancouver Island University. Through $87 million in funding from the provincial government, 266 new student housing beds ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 02, 2022

UPDATE: Arrest made, charge laid after ATM theft using loaded syringe

UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP advise the man wanted by police was arrested. The 51-year-old man was charged with robbery and released under a promise to appear in court in late November.- - -NANAIMO - Police ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 02, 2022

More weather records broken for Nanaimo thanks to late summer heat wave

NANAIMO - It's official: August was the hottest August the Harbour City has ever seen.With an average daily temperature of 20.8 degrees, Nanaimo blew past our average of 18.2 degrees, with records goi...

Sep 02, 2022

Fire season extending with special focus on Vancouver Island & northeastern B.C.

NANAIMO - A flip of the calendar over to September has not brought about a reduction in fire risk.Danger ratings remain at high or extreme through much of the Island after weeks without notable rainfa...

Sep 01, 2022

Nanaimo RCMP officer charged for driving offence after Morden Rd. collision

NANAIMO - The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved a driving-related charge against a Nanaimo RCMP officer.Cst. Elie Mohsen faces a single count of driving without reasonable consideration for others...

Sep 01, 2022