Nanaimo

Investigation launched in Nanaimo leads to $12M bust of illegal cigarettes in B.C.

SURREY - Millions in illegal cigarettes, along with precious metals and cash have been seized through the Lower Mainland stemming from an investigation started in the Harbour City. Mounties with the F...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 08, 2024

Driver 'extremely lucky' to avoid serious injury after rollover crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An apparently tired driver was lucky to escape serious injuries after a rollover along Third St. A vehicle travelling westbound, towards Wakesiah Ave. left the roadway around 4 p.m. on Thurs...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 08, 2024

Man jailed for violent Nanaimo home invasion, firearms offence

NANAIMO - A three year jail sentence has been levied against a man for a pair of incidents, including a south end home invasion. Kyle Robert Alex, 37, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 6 in provincial...

Daryl Major Mar 08, 2024

Expansion plans moving forward for Ravensong Aquatic Centre, voter approval required

QUALICUM BEACH - The plan to expand and renovate the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) has taken another step forward.The RDN's District 69 swimming pool service select committee made a recommendation on...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 07, 2024

Nanaimo woman's murder trial scheduled to resume next month

Editors note: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - Following a lengthy adjournment in mid February, a high profile murder trial of a ...

Mar 07, 2024

Fixing Nanaimo sinkhole presents unique challenges

NANAIMO - While the source of the problem isn't surprising, addressing it is proving to be trickier than expected. Discovered by a concerned resident in mid January, the City is working in coordinatio...

Daryl Major Mar 07, 2024

VIDEO: Large fire badly damages south Nanaimo home

NANAIMO - No reported injuries, but considerable flames and smoke resulted from an evening house fireCalls to 911 came in just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, reporting a home in the 400 block of...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 06, 2024

'Micro-unit' development given green light for Nanaimo's downtown

NANAIMO - Despite being small in floor space, a newly planned development in the city's downtown is hoped to have a big impact on available rental stock. City Councillors unanimously awarded a develop...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 06, 2024

Redesign of Parksville's Island Hwy seen as avenue to better connect downtown and waterfront

PARKSVILLE - Local residents are getting another opportunity to shape the future of the community, and how people move through it. A second round of public consultation and surveys began Tuesday, Marc...

Daryl Major Mar 06, 2024

VIDEO: Nanaimo SAR base broken into, numerous items stolen

NANAIMO - Numerous valuables were swiped from Nanaimo Search and Rescue during an overnight break-in. It happened at the valued non-profit agency's Fourth St. headquarters on Tuesday, March 5 at about...

Mar 05, 2024