Category Archives: Nanaimo
Emergency Response Team helps nab prolific offender
NANAIMO - A violent, serial offender is in police custody following a drawn out and eventful chase..On Saturday, Aug. 10 Nanaimo RCMP learned colleagues in North Cowichan had failed in their attempt t...
Aug 15, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a violent, prolific offender with the help of the ERT and K9 unit. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Snowbirds to take over Nanaimo harbour for special show
NANAIMO - The downtown harbour is used to its fair share of aircraft but none that can maneuver like a Snowbird.Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron will grace the skies over downtown Nanaim...
Aug 14, 2019 The Snowbirds fly in formation over Nanaimo during a performance in 2018. (Facebook)
Charges stayed against convicted sex offender for allegedly breaching conditions
NANAIMO - A man at the centre of one of Nanaimo's most high-profile criminal cases won't spend any further time in jail for allegedly breaching his probation conditions. Talal El Bakkar was accused of...
Aug 13, 2019 Talal El Bakkar, owner of Aladdin's Cafe, who was given a three months sentence to be served on weekends after pleading guilty to sexual interference of a person under 16. (Kendall Hanson/CHEK News)
Sordid tale of revenge ends with husband forced off of Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - A desperate attempt to discredit his ex-wife and regain custody of his three children has led to a Nanaimo father being forced to leave Vancouver Island behind. The father, who can't be name...
Aug 12, 2019 A Nanaimo father became so consumed with the idea of destroying his ex-wife he told undercover police officers his entire plan. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Person of interest' in Makayla Chang investigation again sought by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - More than two years after the investigation began, Nanaimo RCMP are once against asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest. A release asking for assistance in locating Ste...
Aug 12, 2019 Stephen Bacon, seen in Sudbury wearing a blue jacket and locally on public transit, is once more on Nanaimo RCMP's radar. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Nanaimo cat suffers serious trauma after being shot with a BB gun
NANAIMO - An animal cruelty investigation is now underway after a shy cat came into the Nanaimo SPCA's care. A four year old black cat named Mystic was bought to Nanaimo SPCA after being shot five tim...
Aug 12, 2019 Nanaimo SPCA say a four year old male cat named Mystic was shot five times with a BB gun (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Landfill diversion key for annual reuse event
NANAIMO - An annual event aiming to limit landfill waste hits Nanaimo streets this weekend.Reuse Rendezvous is Nanaimo's longest running reuse event where residents are encouraged to part with good co...
Aug 09, 2019 City of Nanaimo's Reuse Rendezvous encourages residents to offer up items for free that would otherwise end up in the landfill. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo man freed from detention in Syria since late 2018
BEIRUT - A British Columbia man detained in Syria since late last year has been released, Lebanese authorities said Friday. Kristian Lee Baxter, who has been described by his family as a "world travel...
Aug 09, 2019
Partnership forged for operation of new First Nations school
NANAIMO - A new school in Cedar will blend traditional First Nations teachings with the latest technology.Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh school will be run in joint partnership between the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Sch...
Aug 08, 2019 The front entrance of Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School in Cedar which is due to welcome students in September 2019. (SD68)
Waterfront confectionery robbed, cash but no ice cream stolen
NANAIMO - Local RCMP hope the community can help give two criminals their just desserts. The Nanaimo waterfront confectionery Just Desserts was robbed early Saturday, July 6 around 5:15 a.m.Cst. Gary ...
Aug 07, 2019 Two men were seen on numerous cameras fleeing Just Desserts confectionery along Nanaimo's seawall early Saturday morning. (Nanaimo RCMP)