Nanaimo

'Clearly unreasonable:' Appeals Court orders jail time for Parksville workplace scammer under house arrest

NANAIMO - A repeat fraudster who bilked $70,000 from her former employer has been ordered to exchange her electronic bracelet for a jail cell.The BC Court of Appeal announced two years of house arrest...

Nov 30, 2021

Nanaimo, Oceanside expecting glancing blow from storm parade's third act

NANAIMO - It won't come with the same ferocity storms earlier in November delivered, but the region can still expect some sizeable rainfall coming.The third in a parade of storms, dubbed atmospheric r...

Nov 29, 2021

Non-essential fuel rationing extended through mid-December

NANAIMO - Fill ups at area gas stations will be limited for a little while longer.A provincial state of emergency and subsequent rationing of fuel products has been extended through to at least Dec. 1...

Nov 29, 2021

VIDEO: Vehicle ploughs into house in overnight MVI, narrowly misses sleeping girl

NANAIMO - A family has escaped disaster after a vehicle crashed into their home.RCMP and Nanaimo Fire Rescue were called to a home in the 2400 block of Highland Blvd., at the corner with Cosgrove Cres...

Nov 29, 2021

Inattentive driver sentenced for fatal rear-end crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Andrew Capadouca's wife kissed him and waved goodbye as he rode off on his motorcycle headed for lunch on a clear, warm afternoon in Nanaimo.Minutes later the 73-year-old retiree was pronoun...

Nov 29, 2021

New holiday program ensures isolated seniors aren't forgotten

NANAIMO - Christmas isn't just for the kids to enjoy.A local campaign encouraging people to 'Be a Santa to a Senior' wants to make sure nobody is being left out of the holiday season fun, while also m...

Nov 28, 2021

Community gift campaign hits high gear to help locals 'really feel the spirit of Christmas'

PARKSVILLE - It's an annual program which highlights the season of giving.Caring for Community at Christmas, put on by the Society of Organized Services (SOS) is again making sure everyone wakes up wi...

Nov 27, 2021

New land & data sharing agreement to allow for safer search and rescue response

QUALICUM BEACH - Knowledge is power and local SAR crews just got an added boost.Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, which covers a large area from Lantzville to north of Qualicum, has teamed with Mosiac For...

Nov 27, 2021

VIDEO: 'It has been a huge passion of mine:' pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...

Nov 26, 2021

Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness

NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters.Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, w...

Nov 26, 2021