Category Archives: Nanaimo
New Indigenous Justice Centre in Nanaimo offers culturally responsive services
NANAIMO - A long vacant heritage building in Nanaimo's downtown transitioned to what looks nothing like a traditional law office. It was done by design. Occupying the Great National Land Building at 1...
May 03, 2024
Phase one complete of Nanoose Bay outdoor multi-sport venue
NANOOSE BAY - A new washroom, storage building and gathering space now complements a paved sports court at Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP). The new building opened earlier this year for community us...
May 02, 2024
More road checks coming across Vancouver Island: BC Highway Patrol
NANAIMO - The month of May is high-risk driving month according to the RCMP, and Vancouver Island drivers are being reminded to be safe when they're behind the wheel. BC Highway Patrol will be looking...
May 02, 2024
Teenage suspects sought after trio of attacks involving bear spray
NANAIMO - Police are investigating three incidents in an 18 hour span where weapons including bear spray, a metal baton, and a knife were allegedly used by youths in random attacks.The first incident ...
May 02, 2024
'I'm really sorry:' non-custodial sentence for man who dropped log on Nanaimo kayakers
NANAIMO - A highly intoxicated man with mental health issues received a suspended sentence and two years probation for a bizarre high-profile assault nearly two years ago. The perplexing actions of Tr...
May 02, 2024
'Really didn't do a lot:' April weather does little to address mid-Island wildfire concerns
NANAIMO - Despite more rainfall over the south coast and central B.C, the threat of wildfires this summer remains prominent province-wide. Nanaimo saw 85 per cent of normal amounts of precipitation in...
May 01, 2024
More motorcycles hitting mid-Island roads as weather warms up
NANAIMO - Warm spring weather means motorcycle enthusiasts are hitting the road with more regularity, leading to a warning from ICBC.The Crown corporation's Tom Webster said crashes involving motorcyc...
May 01, 2024
UPDATE: Wanted Prince George man arrested by RCMP in Port Alberni
UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP advise Delorme was located and arrested in Port Alberni. EARLIER - NANAIMO - A northern B.C. man wanted on multiple domestic violence-related charges is believed to be on the mid...
May 01, 2024
City of Nanaimo backs backyard chickens, aims to clarify rules
NANAIMO - Despite complaints rising on backyard chickens in Nanaimo, it appears the City is comfortable with existing guidelines.Nanaimo City councillors opted to maintain current bylaws and limits su...
May 01, 2024
Annual Smile Cookie campaign helping better light Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - There's a few extra smiles throughout town this week.Tim Horton's locations in Nanaimo are again participating in the annual Smile Cookie campaign, selling the specially decorated treats thr...
Apr 30, 2024