Category Archives: Nanaimo
Man escapes likely deportation order following unique child pornography case
NANAIMO - A high stakes sentencing hearing for a Cuban immigrant caught with a small child pornography collection resulted in a conditional discharge and two years probation.The non-custodial result f...
Mar 10, 2022
'We're looking at a very strong year going forward:' construction remains brisk throughout Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Construction activity is expected to remain constant in the Harbour City following another strong year.During a Monday, March 7 presentation the City's director of development approvals Jere...
Mar 09, 2022
'Sequence of poor decisions:' families of men killed at Gabriola Island work site sue for damages
GABRIOLA ISLAND - The family of two men killed at a construction site are suing the company managing the site.Chris Straw, 62, and Marc Dor, 59, were killed with the arm of a concrete pumper truck bro...
Mar 09, 2022
Vehicle seized from alleged Parksville highway hit and run
PARKSVILLE - Investigators have made headway into determining who was involved in an alleged hit and run.A cyclist required air transport to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle...
Mar 09, 2022
Safe supply & decriminalization top death review panel recommendations for drug toxicity crisis
NANAIMO - The BC Coroners Service is again recommending safer supply and more supports to help battle province's drug toxicity crisis.Recommendations come after a death review panel was established to...
Mar 09, 2022
Small arms training to be conducted at Nanaimo rifle range
NANAIMO - Residents in southern portions of the city can expect a little extra noise over the weekend.The Department of National Defence and the Royal Canadian Navy will be conducting small arms train...
Mar 09, 2022
Buff & brave bungy jumpers strip to support mental health services
NANAIMO - A lot of courage but little clothing was displayed during a vital weekend fundraising event.The annual Naked Bungy jump held at WildPlay Nanaimo and in support of Mental Health Recovery Part...
Mar 09, 2022
Thefts from seasonal cabins & boats on the rise during winter months
NANAIMO - Mounties have noted a recent uptick in crime involving boats and cabins not often used in the cooler winter months. The RCMP's West Coast Marine unit, which patrols waters around Vancouver I...
Mar 08, 2022
'This was a high-risk violation:' WorkSafeBC fines Nanaimo company following employee's death
NANAIMO - A local waste disposal and recycling company received a substantial fine following an employee's death on the job.GFL Environmental Inc. was penalized $73,429.93 by WorkSafeBC on Feb. 1 foll...
Mar 08, 2022
Changes loom for short-term rental operators in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Those operating short-term rentals have less than a month to begin application for a business license in order to keep letting out their space. The new restrictions come from an updated plan...
Mar 08, 2022