Nanaimo

Top Stories of 2021: Crews tackle sizeable wildfire near Nanaimo Airport

NANAIMO - The Coastal Fire Centre was spared the brunt of a brutal fire season in B.C., however a scorching summer and record drought still saw the region under extreme wildfire danger.Central Vancouv...

Dec 24, 2021

'You have to be aware:' scrooge-like scammers eager to steal your holiday cash and identity

NANAIMO - Winter holiday season is prime time for thieves and fraudsters who're all too happy to play the role of Grinch.Sue Labine, supervisor with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, said counterfeit me...

Dec 24, 2021

Rare white Christmas in store for Nanaimo, Oceanside region

NANAIMO - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.Environment Canada Meteorologist Brian Proctor said a series of systems bringing sporadic snow and freezing rain has led to snow on the ground Chr...

Dec 24, 2021

VIDEO: 50,000 lights ensures Nanaimo house shines extra bright for the holiday season

NANAIMO - Regardless of the weather, or how effective Rudolph's nose is on Christmas Eve night, Santa should have no issues finding the Martin family again this year.Their home at 650 St. George St., ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2021

Neighbour and police team up to save Nanaimo senior found motionless in his home

NANAIMO - A woman knew something was wrong when Christmas baking she dropped off at her neighours' central Nanaimo went home unclaimed after several days.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said Nicki Wils...

Dec 23, 2021

Province announces support program for businesses ordered to close by latest health orders

VICTORIA - The provincial government has announced a grant program to support businesses that have been shut down by public health orders around COVID-19.The COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant will provide...

Dec 23, 2021

'The need is significant:' another busy year for crisis line operators

NANAIMO - Local crisis line operators again demonstrated their immense value with mental health issues topping the list of required support, especially this time of year.Vancouver Island Crisis Societ...

Dec 23, 2021

Top Stories of 2021: Deal struck to establish passenger-only ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver

NANAIMO - Establishing a long-awaited and much anticipated passenger-only fast ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver received a significant jolt this year.An agreement between Toronto-based private equi...

Dec 22, 2021

RCMP seek items possibly linked to stabbing of Nanaimo couple

NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help find several personal items believed to have been discarded following a shocking stabbing in Nanaimo.A couple in their 60's were stabbed in their Northumberla...

Dec 22, 2021

VIDEO: "Thank you for loving me:" emaciated momma dog and her puppies safe and warm for Christmas

NANAIMO - The story of Celeste, a two-year-old, starving dog who was abandoned while pregnant to give birth to her five puppies on the street, won't soon be forgotten by the citizens of Nanaimo.And th...

Dec 22, 2021