Category Archives: Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local police are looking to the public to identify a masked man who they say held up a convenience store with a knife.According to police, the man entered the James Street General Store on V...

NANAIMO - The province's independent police watchdog says evidence suggests misconduct by an officer during a Ladysmith traffic stop.The BC Independent Investigations Office said in its report an atte...

NANAIMO - Following years of planning, a new multi-purpose firehall in downtown Nanaimo is now partially functional with staff transitioning into the newly built facility.Over the past few weeks Nanai...

NANAIMO - Mobile services with a focus on youth wellness will soon be hitting the streets of Nanaimo/Ladysmith.The Youth Wellness Van was made possible thanks to a $146,000 donation from the Nanaimo &...

LADYSMITH - A recent cougar sighting on a well-used trail network is triggering warnings about encounters with the potentially aggressive animal.A cat was spotted on the Holland Creek Trail, just sout...

NANAIMO - Police say a north Nanaimo break-in which drained thousands of dollars in valuables has the hallmarks of an organized, pre-planned hit.On Monday, July 18 at about 11 a.m., a home on Sunset R...

NANAIMO - A local dance duo have made the cut on America's Got Talent.During the Tuesday, Aug. 2 episode, auditions for the competition ended and the judges whittled the 138 acts they said 'yes' to do...

OCEANSIDE - A man will appear in court this fall following an alleged break-in and sexual assault in Nanoose Bay last week.On July 30 around 5:15 a.m., police responded to a call about a man who had a...

NANAIMO - The recent string of dry, hot weather has finally forced the hand of local fire officials.The Coastal Fire Centre said a campfire ban will come into effect for Vancouver Island and all parts...

NANAIMO - A charge of attempted murder has been laid against a man of no fixed address.Robert Allen Estes, 48, faces the single count after he allegedly shot a 43-year-old man following a disagreement...