Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo woman's credit cards rack up thousands in purchases after being stolen overnight from vehicle
NANAIMO - Local police are again reminding people not to leave valuable items in their vehicles, especially overnight.The warning comes after a woman had her purse stolen from her vehicle overnight on...
Jan 08, 2021
Temporary crossing guard keeping Ecole North Oyster students safe on busy road
NANAIMO - A temporary crossing guard is now helping young students cross a busy road to safely get to school. The guard at Ecole North Oyster began on Monday, Jan. 4. They're at the Cedar Rd. crosswal...
Jan 08, 2021
Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services gets financial jolt
NANAIMO - People supporting victims of crime in Nanaimo are in a more favourable financial position.Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services program manager Cheryl Zapotichny said an extra $50,000 committed by ci...
Jan 07, 2021
Sweeping COVID restrictions extended through Feb. 5, Dr. Henry announces 23 new cases in Island Health
NANAIMO - Provincial health orders in place to limit in-home gatherings and events will remain in place for at least another month.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, extended her previous or...
Jan 07, 2021
Island Health begins vaccination program in Nanaimo & north Island
NANAIMO - Island Health is expanding vaccination efforts against COVID-19 with new clinics now open on Vancouver Island.Doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available via clinics in Nanaimo and Campbell...
Jan 07, 2021
Multi-family projects pace active downtown Nanaimo construction sector
NANAIMO - It doesn't take long to find a construction crew busy working away in Nanaimo, especially downtown.Numerous active projects are infilling under-utilized properties with four-to-five storey r...
Jan 07, 2021
Island Health COVID-19 cases spike, 28 new reported in last day
NANAIMO - Island Health has reported one of its biggest daily increases of new COVID-19 cases throughout the entire pandemic.Twenty eight new cases were discovered between noon on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and ...
Jan 06, 2021
Growing COVID-19 cluster jumps Snuneymuxw First Nation up vaccine roll out priority list
NANAIMO - A growing cluster of cases in Snuneymuxw First Nation changed the planned distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to Island First Nations.Two additional cases were confirmed Wednesday, Jan. 6 takin...
Jan 06, 2021
Multiple warrants out for accused drug trafficker evading Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Local mounties believe a prolific accused drug trafficker is deliberately evading arrests after failing to appear for an October court appearance.Shai Ilan, 26-years old from Nanaimo, has 10...
Jan 06, 2021
Canadian Tire employee injured in hit & run, alleged driver arrested
NANAIMO - Police tracked down a motorist accused of hitting a department store worker who was chasing a shoplifter.It happened Tuesday, Dec 29 at around 1 p.m. at the Canadian Tire parking lot in Nana...
Jan 06, 2021