Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP blitz catches too many drivers on their cellphones

NANAIMO - A traffic blitz targeting people using cellphones while driving had familiar results. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said 19 people received tickets during a 90 minute stakeout on the Island...

Sep 25, 2020

Delayed property tax deadline looms, late payment penalties apply Oct. 1

NANAIMO - Time is running out to pay your property tax bill and avoid late fees.Late payment penalities of five per cent apply in all mid island municipalities on Oct. 1.The payment windows were pushe...

Sep 25, 2020

Island Health avoids new COVID-19 cases for third straight day

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health remains steady. No new cases were announced within the health authority on Thursday, Sept. 24. This is the third straight day of no new case...

Sep 24, 2020

Island-wide prolific offender arrested in Nanaimo with stolen ID and shotguns

NANAIMO - A prolific offender wanted for alleged criminal activity across Vancouver Island is now in police custody. The Nanaimo RCMP Street Crimes Unit arrested 24-year-old Austin Carlson-McPherson o...

Sep 24, 2020

Nanaimo man to be sentenced for sex assault against young girl and possessing child porn

NANAIMO - Disturbing details will be revealed in the case of a Nanaimo man who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl and had a large child porn collection.Steven James Houting, 47, pleaded guilty to...

Sep 24, 2020

VIU fundraiser success creates $2 million in new scholarships and awards

NANAIMO - More opportunities are now available for students needing financial assistance to attend Vancouver Island University. The Imagine VIU fundraising campaign raised $7.3 million in the last two...

Sep 23, 2020

COVID cases on Vancouver Island remain in check

NANAIMO - The Island Health region has once again avoided new COVID-19 cases after a steady climb in recent weeks. A statement on Wednesday, Sept. 23 confirmed 91 new cases across the province with no...

Sep 23, 2020

Fatal overdoses in Nanaimo reach 2019 total, dip from mid-summer high

NANAIMO - The number of fatal overdoses in Nanaimo in 2020 has crossed a significant milestone.Data released by the BC Coroners Service on Wednesday, Sept. 23 showed three people fatally overdosed in ...

Sep 23, 2020

No official cause found for massive Schnitzer Steel fire

NANAIMO - Investigators couldn't determine the cause of the large Schnitzer Steel fire which required more than one dozen fire departments to put it out. Colin Kelly, director of public affairs with S...

Sep 23, 2020

3,000 hectares of land returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation, lawsuit against province dropped

NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation has grown with the return of roughly 3,000 hectares of land. The land parcels are predominantly on Mt. McKay, just south of the Nanaimo River, and on the back of Mt. ...

Sep 22, 2020