Category Archives: Nanaimo

Ground broken for 16-bed 'home away from home' at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
NANAIMO - Expected to be complete by spring 2027, a new housing complex will help keep families together while getting critical medical care. Representatives from the Children's Health Foundation of V...
Oct 08, 2025

Former Nanaimo teacher awaits sentence for possessing over 2,400 child sex abuse images
Editor's note: This article contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A former local man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to possessing child p...
Oct 08, 2025

Parksville senior loses $200,000 in months-long crypto scam recommended by friend
PARKSVILLE - A local senior has lost around $200,000 from a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme they were initially alerted to by a friend.Oceanside RCMP said the individual came to them in early Se...
Oct 07, 2025

Mid-island municipalities encourage digital accounts in wake of Canada Post strike
NANAIMO - As the strike by Canadian postal workers extends into October, local municipalities are warning residents about how to avoid any possible service disruptions it may cause. Regular mail and p...
Oct 07, 2025

Crosswalk, intersection improvements approved near Chase River & Cinnabar schools
NANAIMO - Three active transportation infrastructure projects are aiming to provide a safer way for kids to get to and from school. City Councillors gave near-unanimous approval to a pair of intersect...
Oct 07, 2025

Trio of charges laid after man seen kicking & punching dog near downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man from northern B.C. with a long criminal history is facing more charges, this time related to alleged abuse of a dog. Crown Counsel approved three charges against 36-year-old Duane Tyle...
Oct 07, 2025

Nanaimo man facing assault charge after motorcycle incident with cyclist
NANAIMO - A local man, already facing drug possession charges, has been arrested and charged in connection to a high-profile motor vehicle incident. On Aug. 2, 2025, dash cam video captured a motorcyc...
Oct 07, 2025

Proposed Parksville grocery store to be 'community first approach', public hearing postponed
PARKSVILLE - The size, scope and makeup of a proposed south end grocery store is a little clearer, following more details from developers. At the request of Parksville City Council, representatives fr...
Oct 06, 2025

UPDATE: Missing 80-year-old Nanaimo woman found
UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP advise Christine Craigie has been located safe and sound. - - - - - EARLIER, NANAIMO - Local Mounties are actively on the lookout for a missing 80-year-old woman. Christine Craig...
Oct 06, 2025

'Jail is required:' unhoused Nanaimo man behind bars for series of retail thefts
NANAIMO - A local man will spend more time behind bars after being sentenced for several thefts from local businesses. Storm Gage Kehler, 26, was sentenced to 83 additional days behind bars and a year...
Oct 06, 2025