Category Archives: Nanaimo
New 88-unit apartment complex approved for Nanaimo's Dover neighbourhood
NANAIMO - More residential units are on track for Nanaimo's north end. A development permit for a six-storey building with 88 residential units at 6330 McRobb Ave., near Costco, was approved at May 16...
May 19, 2022
IIO clears Nanaimo RCMP following apparent self-inflicted death
NANAIMO - Local Mounties have been cleared of any wrong doing after the self-inflicted death of a man in early April.Nanaimo RCMP officers conducted a check wellbeing call on a man around 11:30 a.m. o...
May 19, 2022
Dirt bike rider injured south of Nanaimo flown to hospital
NANAIMO - A collision between a dirt biker rider and vehicle in rural Ladysmith resulted in an air ambulance transporting one person to hospital.BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) were informed abou...
May 19, 2022
Cleanup begins following major windstorm in Nanaimo, causing 'amazing damage' to homes and infrastructure
NANAIMO - The storm has subsided and residents across the central Island have their brooms out sweeping away the debris.Power outages were widespread throughout the region on Wednesday, May 18, with t...
May 19, 2022
'If you want to go far, go together:' Harmac devotes 27 acres of land to buffer west side of Cable Bay trail
NANAIMO - The campaign to save Cable Bay Trail has earned a major win. An initially proposed 50 metre buffer of forested land west of the beloved Cable Bay Trail will instead be 100 metres, staving of...
May 19, 2022
Nanaimo man jailed for sexual assault & child luring
NANAIMO - A man who used alcohol to prey on young vulnerable victims is off to jail, while he's been categorized as a registered sex offender for the rest of his life.Antonio Charlie-Matias, 22, recei...
May 18, 2022
Wind storm downs multiple trees, leads to widespread power outages across Nanaimo
NANAIMO - As predicted, wind is causing some major issues for the region.An unusually strong spring windstorm has downed power lines throughout portions of rural Nanaimo, leading to power outages for ...
May 18, 2022
VIDEO: Late evening fire destroys Nanaimo family home
NANAIMO - A family home was destroyed by a late evening fire, forcing its occupants to escape quickly.Fire Rescue crews were called out at around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 to a home in the 100 bloc...
May 18, 2022
Cases of rare, deadly flesh-eating disease spike in Nanaimo & Oceanside dogs
Editor's Note: This story contains graphic images of dogs being treated for necrotizing fasciitis. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - It's a rare bacterial infection which is proving life-altering...
May 18, 2022
Local blood donors needed as inventory declines ahead of busy summer months
NANAIMO - Increased cancellations and low attendance at blood donor centres across the region is putting a strain on the available blood supply.According to Canadian Blood Services (CBS), the blood in...
May 17, 2022