Nanaimo

Top stories of 2021: man sentenced in fatal impaired hit & run in Parksville

NANAIMO- The completely avoidable death of a popular Parksville man was yet another example of the extreme dangers of impaired driving.On Sept 3 a six year prison sentence after a childhood friend of ...

Dec 27, 2021

Top Stories of 2021: The most viewed & viral articles of the year

NANAIMO - An unusual birth, a woman who broke down barriers and a family united with a long lost pet highlight the top viral stories of the past year. The November traffic jam that delayed thousands o...

Dec 26, 2021

Heavy snow, frigid temperatures paralyze Nanaimo & Oceanside region

NANAIMO - A winter wonderland perfectly timed for Christmas is turning into a major headache.According to Nanaimo Weather Stats, a combined 15.2 centimetres of snow fell in Nanaimo on Thursday, Dec. 2...

Dec 26, 2021

Top Stories of 2021: Nanaimo-Ladysmith flips to NDP after fall federal election

NANAIMO - Another year and another election for most local residents who travelled to the ballot box for the sixth time since fall 2018.It would also signal a return for the riding to the federal NDP,...

Dec 25, 2021

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