Nanaimo

Valuables stolen from multiple Nanaimo schools during early morning break-ins

NANAIMO -Police believe break-ins to several Nanaimo elementary schools early Monday morning are related incidents.The break-ins all happened on Monday, Feb 14 between 2:30 and 4:00 a.m. at Coal Tyee,...

Feb 15, 2022

'It's actually a stepping stone:' two years on, downtown Nanaimo trash program pushing people forward

NANAIMO - A program called 'Clean Sweep' is giving some who need it a clean start on life.Since debuting in the city just over two years ago, the garbage and needle collection program which works to k...

Feb 15, 2022

Online ICBC insurance renewal option announced, license plate decals to be eliminated

VICTORIA - A pair of notable changes are on the horizon for motorists in the province, including an online renewal option for personal ICBC auto insurance policies.Public safety minister and solicitor...

Feb 14, 2022

Second degree murder charge laid in Nanaimo coffee shop homicide

NANAIMO - A single charge has been laid after a man was found dead inside Buzz Coffee House on Rutherford Rd.The BC Prosecution Service confirmed James Carey Turok was charged with second degree murde...

Feb 14, 2022

Non profit adapts to chip away at Nanaimo's affordable housing crisis

NANAIMO -Through the roof land and construction prices ushered a renewed, leaner approach for Habitat 4 Humanity and its new regional executive director.Under the guidance of Jeff Krafta, the organiza...

Feb 14, 2022

'It was entirely random:' No charges yet in Nanaimo coffee house murder

NANAIMO - Local Mounties continue to piece together the events of a murder in the city's north end. One man was found dead, with another inside the Buzz Coffee House on Rutherford Rd., near the Island...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 13, 2022

VIU pioneering psychedelic-assisted therapy program

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is taking a closer look at how certain psychedelic drugs can be used a therapeutical tools.A first-of-its-kind program aimed at healthcare professionals and clini...

Feb 13, 2022

Check well-being call sees homicide investigation opened by Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are investigating the first homicide of 2022.Officers were called out to a commercial complex at the corner of Rutherford Rd. and the Island Hwy around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 12, 2022

Prolific offender jailed for extensive drug-related break-ins

NANAIMO - An all too familiar story of drug addiction inflicting widespread damage was revealed during a sentencing hearing in Nanaimo.Thousands of dollars worth of goods were stolen during eight comm...

Feb 12, 2022

City earmarks nearly $500k for Nanaimo non-profits to help marginalized people

NANAIMO - City coffers have nearly half a million dollars reserved for tackling homelessness, but no solid direction on how to spend the money.A total sum of $480,000 is included in the City budget to...

Feb 11, 2022