Nanaimo

Former Nanaimo construction worker jailed for 'deplorable' sex crimes, disturbing chat room behaviour

Note to readers: the following story includes graphic details, reader discretion is advisedNANAIMO - A man sent to jail on child porn charges also carried out a pattern of revolting behaviour in under...

Nov 10, 2020

Dover Bay secondary school upgraded to COVID-19 cluster, Barsby sees first exposure

NANAIMO - Dover Bay secondary school has reported its second exposure of COVID-19 while John Barsby secondary is now a new exposure spot. A letter sent to parents by Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools o...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 10, 2020

VIJHL hits pause on season after Nanaimo school reports COVID-19 exposure

NANAIMO - A number of teams in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League is pressing pause on their season for one week.Following a confirmed COVID-19 exposure at Dover Secondary School in Nanaimo, th...

Nov 10, 2020

De-icing highways tops list of regional highway maintenance crews

NANAIMO - While the mid island region braces for the first potential snowfall of the season, highway maintenance crews are taking a proactive approach.Daniel Hutchins, regional general manager of Main...

Nov 10, 2020

'He loved to help people:' Howie Meeker remembered for more than hockey accomplishments

PARKSVILLE - Tributes are pouring in for Howie Meeker,who was described by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a great Canadian.The longtime French Creek resident passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, ...

Nov 09, 2020

Island Health COVID-19 cases surpass 300, almost 1,000 new cases confirmed across B.C.

NANAIMO - British Columbia's COVID-19 curve continues to trend up.A total of 998 cases across B.C. were confirmed Monday, Nov. 9 by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, including 12 in the Isla...

Nov 09, 2020

NDP's Adam Walker officially elected as new Parksville-Qualicum MLA

PARKSVILLE - For the first time since 1996, when current Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog represented the area, Parksville-Qualicum will send an NDP MLA to Victoria.Adam Walker, a councillor with the Town o...

Nov 09, 2020

Nanaimo mounties take down drug, cash carrying man who attempted to flee on a bike

NANAIMO - Local RCMP finally got their man after a prolonged and challenging overnight pursuit through downtown Nanaimo, taking a considerable amount cash and drugs off the streets.Officers patrolling...

Nov 09, 2020

Cold weather shelter re-opening in basement of Nanaimo's St. Peter's Church

NANAIMO - An overnight shelter will soon open to provide a warm bed to those living rough on Nanaimo streets. The shelter at St. Peter's Church on Machleary St. is slated to open for its third year on...

Nov 09, 2020

Nanaimo hobby brewer takes craft to next level

NANAIMO - A home brewing kit opened the taps to opportunities far beyond the expectations of a Nanaimo beer maker.Brent Burgoyne received the kit from his wife. Five years and roughly 80 batches later...

Nov 08, 2020