Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo parents seek justice as woman charged with severely injuring young son likely fled country
NANAIMO - Parents of an eight-year-old Nanaimo boy seriously injured outside his own school want justice, but the person charged in the incident has apparently left the country.On Dec. 17, 2024, the t...
Nov 06, 2025
High tide set to meet strong winds near Nanaimo on Thursday
NANAIMO - Strong winds, coupled with a well-timed high tide, could cause some flooding issues. Environment Canada issued a coastal flooding statement on Wednesday, Nov. 5 for the southern Gulf Islands...
Nov 05, 2025
Regional District of Nanaimo board under new leadership
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo's board has elected a new chair and vice-chair. Area H (Bowser, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay) director Stuart McLean was elected, by acclamation, the new chair of ...
Nov 05, 2025
Twenty arrested in two-day shoplifting blitz in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A two-day blitz targeting retail theft from Port Place Shopping Centre proved fruitful for local Mounties. Officers, many in plain clothes, had an increased presence at the downtown Nanaimo ...
Nov 05, 2025
Nanaimo man reoffends two weeks after release for child sexual abuse possession bust
Editors note: This article mentions sexual violence against young children, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Newly freed after possessing child sexual abu...
Nov 05, 2025
Wind and rain cap typical Nanaimo October, blustery conditions expected this month
NANAIMO - What started as a typical October weather-wise got a bit more interesting after the Thanksgiving weekend across the mid-Island and much of coastal B.C. Environment and Climate Change Canada ...
Nov 04, 2025
'Roughly a 35-unit apartment building:' water concerns abated for proposed Nanaimo data centre
NANAIMO - Water usage and impacts to supply were top of mind for City Councillors Monday night. Their discussions on Monday, Nov. 3, surrounded a proposed data centre at 2090 East Wellington Rd., whic...
Nov 04, 2025
Gunfire ruled out following Nanaimo gas station dispute
NANAIMO - Police swarmed a busy Nanaimo service station Monday afternoon after a woman heard a bang and discovered her passenger side window was shattered. The 12:15 p.m. incident resulted in several ...
Nov 04, 2025
Unique meteor shower competing with 'super moon' in Nanaimo skies
NANAIMO - At times, it could look like meteors are hitting earth from two different locations, but it's all part of an annual meteor shower. The southern Taurids will peak Tuesday, Nov. 4 into Wednesd...
Nov 04, 2025
Toxic drug deaths in Nanaimo continue to decrease, pacing below 2024
NANAIMO - Another five people in Nanaimo lost their lives to toxic drugs in September, bringing the total of local deaths so far this year to 53. The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 2...
Nov 03, 2025