Nanaimo

Stolen pickup trucks used in pair of thefts from Errington businesses

PARKSVILLE - A pair of business break-ins along the Alberni Hwy. are believed, but not confirmed, to be connected.Oceanside RCMP officers have attended two reported break-ins to businesses in the 1400...

Jun 08, 2022

Nanaimo Christian School buys adjacent property for future expansion plans

NANAIMO - Additional land across the street from Nanaimo Christian School (NCS) is envisioned to help address rapidly expanding demand for the local K-12 private school.School principal James Sijpheer...

Jun 08, 2022

Two-vehicle crash snarls Hwy. 19 traffic south of Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Southbound traffic between Parksville and Nanaimo was affected Wednesday afternoon following a collision between two vehicles.A number of 911 calls were made around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesda...

Jun 08, 2022

Outdoor patio destroyed at popular Nanaimo breakfast spot

NANAIMO - It's a major setback for a local restaurant ahead of a busy summer season.Reports were made to Nanaimo RCMP around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8 after a vehicle apparently crashed into the woo...

Jun 08, 2022

UPDATE: violent offender captured by Nanaimo RCMP after court order breach

UPDATE: One day after announcing a violent offender was wanted for missing court appearances, police announced the capture of Kyle Gordon Ordway. He was taken into custody by police without incident o...

Ian Holmes Jun 08, 2022

VIDEO: Funkanometry's groove hits America's Got Talent stage

NANAIMO - Two young dancers are doing the Island proud.Jacksun Fryer, from Nanaimo and his dance partner Carlow Rush, from Duncan, make up the immensely popular duo of Funkanometry. They've quickly am...

Jun 07, 2022

Recruitment drive successful in bringing new family doctors to the Comox Valley

COURTENAY -The Comox Valley is seeing success in bringing new family doctors thanks to a collaborative recruitment task force.Comox city councillor Dr. Jonathan Kerr is part of the recruitment drive a...

Jun 07, 2022

New car dealership construction starts on rezoned land

NANAIMO - Excavators broke ground off the north end of Long Lake to make way for a new car dealership on land once envisioned for residential development.Crews recently began site preparation for the ...

Jun 07, 2022

'This fire would have been dramatically different a month from now:' homeless encampment torched in Bowen Park

NANAIMO - Wet conditions substantially aided fire crews after multiple propane tanks exploded, igniting a fire near the Millstone River.Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were called out to Bowen Park on Tuesd...

Jun 07, 2022

'Gentle density' housing expanding in demand and popularity Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A recent development proposal which would see four homes built on a single south Nanaimo lot has raised questions regarding the future of housing density in the area.The pitched project, loc...

Jun 07, 2022