Nanaimo

Longtime Nanaimo shelter operator reflects on career, offers insight on serving the vulnerable

NANAIMO - Speaking up about battling addiction lights his eyes up with hope as opposed to pain.He knows the devastation addiction has on families and communities - he lived it and provided guidance to...

Apr 03, 2022

Nanaimo Buccaneers sold, new owner vows to turn ship around

NANAIMO - A new owner is on board with intentions of strengthening Nanaimo's junior B hockey team following a difficult season.The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League franchise has been sold by Carl...

Apr 02, 2022

Prolific offender returns to supportive housing following Nanaimo crime wave

NANAIMO - The lawyer for a man responsible for multiple property crimes and a concerning assault in Nanaimo hopes a stable support system will aid his client and society.Luke John Ryan, 44, pleaded gu...

Apr 02, 2022

Missing Ladysmith teen located safe and sound

NANAIMO - The RCMP announced a teen missing for more than two weeks has been located. Payton MacDonald, 13,"has been located, and she is safe and sound," a news release from the RCMP stated on Friday,...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 01, 2022

Major developments planned for new 'North North Nanaimo' suburb as City purchases Lantzville

Editor's Note: April Fools! We've had our fun and don't want anybody in the days and weeks to come, outside the context of April 1, to think the information contained in this article is even remotely ...

Apr 01, 2022

Independent Investigations Office probing Port Place Shopping Centre arrest

NANAIMO - The BC Independent Investigations Office (IIO) are looking into Nanaimo RCMP officers after an arrest in the downtown.A release from the IIO said an investigation has begun following a Tuesd...

Mar 31, 2022

50 years later, BGC Central Vancouver Island continually evolves

NANAMO - A heavily leaned on non-profit celebrating 50 years of service has come a long way from a meet up club at a Nanaimo home.BGC Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) formally known as the Boys and G...

Mar 31, 2022

'Minutes can count in that situation:' Nanaimo blood packed and ready to go on Island Air Ambulances

NANAIMO - Donated and collected blood is now more readily available for an express flight where it's needed most.A partnership between Island Health and BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) is seeing...

Mar 31, 2022

Search for missing Ladysmith teen escalates

LADYSMITH - Police are still unsure on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Payton MacDonald.She was last seen March 15, with Ladysmith RCMP asked to conduct a wellness check on the girl a day later by the ...

Mar 31, 2022

New classrooms at Hammond Bay elementary behind schedule

NANAIMO - An underway expansion of Hammond Bay elementary school will wrap later than expected.The addition of 12 new classrooms for a mixture of 295 existing and new students at the French immersion ...

Mar 31, 2022