Category Archives: Nanaimo
Quality surveillance video leads to quick arrest of Qualicum store theft suspect
QUALICUM BEACH - Mounties in Oceanside have been able to make a quick arrest of a man they believe to be responsible for a retail store theft, while also confiscating several weapons. Mark Trinity Cal...
Oct 01, 2025
City purchases two lots to expand Nanaimo's Loudon Park
NANAIMO - A historic park in the city is expanding.Through a combined purchase price of nearly $2.2 million, the City of Nanaimo has bought a pair of properties, 4288 and 4246 Victoria Ave., with the ...
Oct 01, 2025
Two Nanaimo schools targeted by 'unspecified threat'
NANAIMO - Local Mounties maintained presence at a pair of local secondary schools during the morning commute.Both Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District secondary schools were the subject of an "un...
Oct 01, 2025
'Grand Geezer' Nanaimo tennis player regularly swinging racquet at 92-years-old
NANAIMO - He's approaching his mid 90's, but possesses a lethal forehand and undeniably sharp wit.Jim Fraser, originally from North Vancouver but now residing in Parksville, is affectionately known ar...
Oct 01, 2025
Police target white SUV seen fleeing scene of Nanaimo dog shooting
NANAIMO - Police are trying to locate a white SUV, and two people, seen fleeing the scene of a weekend shooting which seriously injured a dog. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, Se...
Sep 30, 2025
City of Nanaimo hosts family friendly events for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - A fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation once again sees the City host free events at three civic facilities on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanaimo I...
Sep 30, 2025
Multiple vehicles damaged or destroyed in Nanaimo by out-of-control pickup
NANAIMO - A substantial clean-up was required after a pickup truck lost control and veered into several parked vehicles. Emergency crews were called to Third St., near Wakesiah Ave. just before 1 p.m....
Sep 29, 2025
Cleanup crew puts dent in rural Nanaimo dumping problem
NANAIMO - Led by Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club volunteers and corporate support, 6,400 pounds of trash was removed from the Doumont recreation area near Brannen Lake. Harry Olson, Nanaimo Mountain Bike C...
Sep 29, 2025
Fatal Hwy 4 crash near Whiskey Creek leaves one man dead and another seriously injured
WHISKEY CREEK - Police say speed and road conditions may have played roles in a serious Hwy. 4 crash over the weekend. A B.C. RCMP news release states opposing vehicles collided on Hwy. 4 on Saturday,...
Sep 29, 2025
Nanaimo's only professional theatre provider needs late funding infusion or will shut down
NANAIMO - TheatreOne has hosted live shows in the Harbour City for 42 years, however its curtains could be permanently closed. Michael Cade, Theatre One's artistic and managing director, said two pend...
Sep 29, 2025