Nanaimo

UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP arrest man wanted in connection to April downtown stabbing

UPDATE: Oct 4, 11:00 a.m.- Nanaimo RCMP have located and arrested 36-year-old Joshua Seibel, wanted for aggravated assault from an April stabbing incident, several hours after the Friday release went ...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 03, 2025

'A taboo grief that nobody talks about:' Nanaimo run creating conversation around pregnancy loss

NANAIMO - Bringing more conversations around pregnancy and infant loss into the light is a driving force for an event this weekend.The Butterfly Run on Vancouver Island will take place in Nanaimo on S...

Oct 03, 2025

$2.125 million donation going towards potential Qualicum Beach golf course purchase

QUALICUM BEACH - The vision of purchasing a local golf course for parkland and housing purposes has received a major boost.The Town of Qualicum Beach confirmed they've entered into a conditional donat...

Oct 03, 2025

Repair work underway to fill sinkhole along Westwood Rd. in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A sizeable sinkhole has broken through the surface along Westwood Rd.The situation was first noticed around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, between Cathers Dr. and Kawartha Pl., affecting the...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 03, 2025

'Just give as little thought about it as possible:' Nanaimo bosses preparing for 150-foot bungee jump

NANAIMO - For the fifth straight year, well-meaning employees are poised to push their bosses off a bridge in support of those living with brain injuries. The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society will host th...

Daryl Major Oct 03, 2025

Some Island highways now under winter tire requirements

NANAIMO - A select number of area highways have new requirements for tire condition and type, with October upon us.Chains or appropriate winter, or mud and snow, tires are now required on the Malahat,...

Oct 02, 2025

Police presence being scaled back from two Nanaimo high schools

NANAIMO - An increased police presence at a pair of local high schools will end ahead of the final day of classes this week. RCMP confirmed extra officers stationed at both Nanaimo District and Wellin...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 02, 2025

Nanaimo narrowly misses 107 year old September temperature record

NANAIMO - The Harbour City has just experienced the second warmest September on record, narrowly missing a record over 100 years old. Data from Environment Canada shows monitoring stations in Nanaimo ...

Daryl Major Oct 02, 2025

Quality surveillance video leads to quick arrest of Qualicum store theft suspect

QUALICUM BEACH - Mounties in Oceanside have been able to make a quick arrest of a man they believe to be responsible for a retail store theft, while also confiscating several weapons. Mark Trinity Cal...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 01, 2025

City purchases two lots to expand Nanaimo's Loudon Park

NANAIMO - A historic park in the city is expanding.Through a combined purchase price of nearly $2.2 million, the City of Nanaimo has bought a pair of properties, 4288 and 4246 Victoria Ave., with the ...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 01, 2025