Category Archives: Nanaimo
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP arrest wanted man with history of violence & unpredictable behaviour
NANAIMO - On Thursday, April 4 Nanaimo RCMP announced Cody Edward Ranger had been arrested, one day after issue an appeal for his whereabouts. EARLIER- The public is being asked to help in loca...
Apr 03, 2024
'Their timing is impeccable:' Nanaimo's Funkanometry into next round of Canada's Got Talent
NANAIMO - There appears to be no stopping a local dance duo. Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush, better known as the high-energy dance act Funkanometry, auditioned for Canada's Got Talent during the Tuesda...
Apr 03, 2024
One day closure prevents access to Mt. Benson's summit
NANAIMO - Managing hazardous trees on a section of a popular hiking trail resulted in a temporary closure of the primary route leading up Mt. Benson. An extended section of trail beyond the first view...
Apr 03, 2024
Cool, dry March for Nanaimo does little to ease drought concerns
NANAIMO - Despite a few warm days, March was a bit cooler than normal temperature-wise for the mid-Island with the lack of precipitation continuing to cause concern.Environment Canada meteorologist Br...
Apr 02, 2024
Pedestrian dies after hit by truck in central Nanaimo, driver in custody
NANAIMO - A 53-year-old woman hit by a truck in Nanaimo near the hospital on Tuesday has died as a result of her injuries. Emergency crews were called to Boundary Ave. near Meredith Rd. in front of th...
Apr 02, 2024
Nanaimo RCMP arrest pair for allegedly stealing truck in Comox
NANAIMO - Technology played a key role in reuniting a Comox homeowner with his truck.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said on Friday, March 22 at 2:30 a.m. a Comox homeowner immediately reported hi...
Apr 02, 2024
'I got pretty heavily into it:' Nanaimo drug trafficker jailed, hopes to beat addiction
NANAIMO - Drugs, heroin and fentanyl in particular, derailed a Nanaimo man who's hoping to get his life back on track. Gordon Clifford Brooks, 58, was handed a 20-month jail sentence on Wednesday, Mar...
Apr 02, 2024
Federal Conservative leader visits Nanaimo, unloads 'axe the tax' campaign
NANAIMO - The federal Conservative Party of Canada leader honed in on the rising carbon tax across the country while reiterating a few key policy items during a campaign-style stop near Nanaimo.The sa...
Apr 01, 2024
Nanaimo transit system expanding with better links to Comox Valley, Duncan & Victoria
NANAIMO - Thousands of new hours of transit service are coming to the Regional District's network, improving connections both internally and with other Island communities. BC Transit announced Thursda...
Apr 01, 2024
Couple fined thousands for illegally harvesting shellfish in Nanoose Bay
NANAIMO - Over-fishing and lying about it was costly for a couple following an outing to a Nanoose Bay beach.Sam Lam and his wife Hieu Tran each pleaded guilty to retaining oysters and clams above the...
Apr 01, 2024