Nanaimo

Historically low inventory strains local vehicle-buying market

NANAIMO - Multiple factors are hand-cuffing widespread new and used vehicle shortages, leaving many lots in the region uncharacteristically bare.Pent-up demand and supply-chain issues are impacting av...

Mar 11, 2022

Worker seriously injured while tearing down ship on Nanaimo's waterfront

NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital with significant lower body injuries after a metal beam fell on him at a worksite.The incident happened at Nanaimo Shipyard around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10...

Mar 10, 2022

Mask mandate, vaccine passport program ending as B.C.'s COVID-19 situation improves

NANAIMO - With COVID-19 case counts, hospitalizations and deaths trending down, the province is repealing a majority of the measures in place to reduce spread of the virus.Effective Friday, March 11, ...

Mar 10, 2022

Murder charge laid in connection with missing Nanaimo man

NANAIMO - A first degree murder charge related to the death of man missing for an extended period of time materialized following a lengthy police investigation.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said...

Mar 10, 2022

Nanaimo couple lose almost $400,000 in long-term lotto scam

NANAIMO - A local, senior couple have been milked of hundreds of thousands of dollars by scammers who convinced them they'd struck it rich.The unidentified couple, both in their late 80's received a c...

Mar 10, 2022

Man escapes likely deportation order following unique child pornography case

NANAIMO - A high stakes sentencing hearing for a Cuban immigrant caught with a small child pornography collection resulted in a conditional discharge and two years probation.The non-custodial result f...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 10, 2022

'We're looking at a very strong year going forward:' construction remains brisk throughout Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Construction activity is expected to remain constant in the Harbour City following another strong year.During a Monday, March 7 presentation the City's director of development approvals Jere...

Mar 09, 2022

'Sequence of poor decisions:' families of men killed at Gabriola Island work site sue for damages

GABRIOLA ISLAND - The family of two men killed at a construction site are suing the company managing the site.Chris Straw, 62, and Marc Dor, 59, were killed with the arm of a concrete pumper truck bro...

Mar 09, 2022

Vehicle seized from alleged Parksville highway hit and run

PARKSVILLE - Investigators have made headway into determining who was involved in an alleged hit and run.A cyclist required air transport to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle...

Mar 09, 2022

Safe supply & decriminalization top death review panel recommendations for drug toxicity crisis

NANAIMO - The BC Coroners Service is again recommending safer supply and more supports to help battle province's drug toxicity crisis.Recommendations come after a death review panel was established to...

Mar 09, 2022