Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo man reoffends two weeks after release for child sexual abuse possession bust
Editors note: This article mentions sexual violence against young children, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Newly freed after possessing child sexual abu...
Nov 05, 2025
Wind and rain cap typical Nanaimo October, blustery conditions expected this month
NANAIMO - What started as a typical October weather-wise got a bit more interesting after the Thanksgiving weekend across the mid-Island and much of coastal B.C. Environment and Climate Change Canada ...
Nov 04, 2025
'Roughly a 35-unit apartment building:' water concerns abated for proposed Nanaimo data centre
NANAIMO - Water usage and impacts to supply were top of mind for City Councillors Monday night. Their discussions on Monday, Nov. 3, surrounded a proposed data centre at 2090 East Wellington Rd., whic...
Nov 04, 2025
Gunfire ruled out following Nanaimo gas station dispute
NANAIMO - Police swarmed a busy Nanaimo service station Monday afternoon after a woman heard a bang and discovered her passenger side window was shattered. The 12:15 p.m. incident resulted in several ...
Nov 04, 2025
Unique meteor shower competing with 'super moon' in Nanaimo skies
NANAIMO - At times, it could look like meteors are hitting earth from two different locations, but it's all part of an annual meteor shower. The southern Taurids will peak Tuesday, Nov. 4 into Wednesd...
Nov 04, 2025
Toxic drug deaths in Nanaimo continue to decrease, pacing below 2024
NANAIMO - Another five people in Nanaimo lost their lives to toxic drugs in September, bringing the total of local deaths so far this year to 53. The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 2...
Nov 03, 2025
18-year-old man killed during late night crash south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A young man is dead following a fiery Highway 1 crash south of the city. Emergency first responders were called to the highway, near the Morden Rd. intersection, after a black Audi S3 lost c...
Nov 03, 2025
'We are getting close:' Union reports productive contract talks with Hullo Ferries
NANAIMO - Once choppy labour waters involving a popular passenger-only ferry service appear to have calmed down. Due to a lack of progress in formulating an inaugural between Hullo Ferries and the BC ...
Nov 03, 2025
Qualicum Beach purchases Eaglecrest Golf Coast lands
QUALICUM BEACH - Town Councillors have signed off on a purchase being dubbed a "historic milestone" for the Oceanside community. Ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline to finalize the deal, the Town announced o...
Nov 03, 2025
'Visibility can be dangerously low:' road users advised to take precautions as conditions shift
NANAIMO - With an hour lost during Sunday morning's shift back to Standard Time, police are reminding all road users of the importance to taking action to improve everybody's safety. Oceanside RCMP Sg...
Nov 03, 2025