Nanaimo

Nanaimo Council declares former restaurant a nuisance after squatting and vandalism issues

NANAIMO - The City's bylaw enforcement arm is coming down on a highly visible, dilapidated property.A large, glass front building at 1045 Terminal Ave., near St. George St., has fallen into disrepair ...

Jun 17, 2022

Bird flu confirmed in small flock within Regional District of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency have detected avian influenza within the Regional District of Nanaimo.A list of outbreaks from the agency confirmed the virus was detected on Wednesday, J...

Jun 16, 2022

Regional District pays tribute to longtime area director

NANAIMO - A commemorative plaque now stands at Extension Miners Community Park in recognition of a longtime local politician who passed away last fall.A plaque in the honour of Maureen Young was unvei...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 16, 2022

RCMP seize two loaded guns in separate incidents in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties removed two modified guns off the street, following two separate incidents occurring on the same day. On Tuesday, June 14 shortly after 8 a.m., a bike patrol officer noticed s...

Jun 16, 2022

Former education assistant pleads guilty to sex offences against children

NANAIMO - A man who used his position of trust to sexually exploit three children admitted to his offences.Glen Murray Massick, 46, pleaded guilty to two charges of invitation to sexual touching a per...

Jun 16, 2022

Sustained funding kicks in for ground search and rescue volunteers

NANAIMO - Much-needed reliable annual funding has made its way to dedicated ground search and rescue operations in the province.The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) confirmed on Wednesday, Ju...

Jun 16, 2022

'He's got a really brave attitude:' Nanaimo family moving forward after life-altering burn accident

Editors note: This story contains graphic images of burn injuries. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - It was a split second which permanently altered the course of a family's life.Following a day ...

Jun 15, 2022

Nanaimo police looking for older man after indecent exposure incident

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are trying to identify a man accused of exposing himself to a girl.The 17-year-old teen reported to police a man committed the indecent act on Friday, June 10 around 10 a.m. a...

Jun 15, 2022

'Cooperation, not a contest:' Nanaimo drivers and cyclists must work together

NANAIMO - An increase in bike lanes constructed in recent years along with more on the way is putting additional focus on sharing the road.While new projects, including upgrades to Bowen Rd. and Metra...

Jun 15, 2022

SD68 trying to proactively solve shortage of trained bus drivers

NANAIMO - Local school district officials are examining new ways to ensure the wheels on the bus continue going round and round. The now-universal issue is beginning to hit School District 68 and the ...

Jun 15, 2022