Category Archives: Nanaimo
400 Nanaimo-area kids learn to be leaders through soccer
NANAIMO - Indigenous youth had fun on their turf learning how to play soccer and be a leader in their community.Several hundred children from Nanaimo and across the mid-island packed the Beban Park so...
Aug 19, 2019 Two youth, who were already pretty comfortable with soccer, learning slick new moves at the Hope and Health event in Beban Park on Monday, Aug. 19. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo runner triumphs on gruelling Inca Trail marathon
NANAIMO - An avid Nanaimo runner has one of the worlds toughest mountain trails under her belt.Kristin Clarke finished the Inca Trail Marathon on Aug. 8 in eight hours and 40 minutes. She was declared...
Aug 18, 2019 Kristin Clarke, who recently found a love of adventure runner, says racing the Inca Trail was the most impossible but rewarding journey. (Inca Trail Marathon/Facebook)
Man hides in washroom stall, climbs into ceiling to rob Nanaimo store overnight
NANAIMO - A heist often seen in movies but rarely real life has caught Nanaimo RCMP's attention. A man was seen by security cameras entering a north-end Nanaimo store around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1...
Aug 16, 2019 This man stayed locked in a washroom stall for hours before climbing into the vents and crawling out to the loss prevention office within the store. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Tour de Rock mock ride provides glimpse into the future
NANAIMO - Riders and crew will get their first taste of the 2019 Tour de Rock this weekend. The mock tour leaving Nanaimo on Saturday, Aug. 17 allows new riders and crew to familiarize themselves with...
Aug 16, 2019 2019 Tour de Rock riders will get their first taste of this year's event with a mock tour on Saturday Aug. 17. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Emergency Response Team helps nab prolific offender
NANAIMO - A violent, serial offender is in police custody following a drawn out and eventful chase..On Saturday, Aug. 10 Nanaimo RCMP learned colleagues in North Cowichan had failed in their attempt t...
Aug 15, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a violent, prolific offender with the help of the ERT and K9 unit. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Snowbirds to take over Nanaimo harbour for special show
NANAIMO - The downtown harbour is used to its fair share of aircraft but none that can maneuver like a Snowbird.Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron will grace the skies over downtown Nanaim...
Aug 14, 2019 The Snowbirds fly in formation over Nanaimo during a performance in 2018. (Facebook)
Charges stayed against convicted sex offender for allegedly breaching conditions
NANAIMO - A man at the centre of one of Nanaimo's most high-profile criminal cases won't spend any further time in jail for allegedly breaching his probation conditions. Talal El Bakkar was accused of...
Aug 13, 2019 Talal El Bakkar, owner of Aladdin's Cafe, who was given a three months sentence to be served on weekends after pleading guilty to sexual interference of a person under 16. (Kendall Hanson/CHEK News)
Sordid tale of revenge ends with husband forced off of Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - A desperate attempt to discredit his ex-wife and regain custody of his three children has led to a Nanaimo father being forced to leave Vancouver Island behind. The father, who can't be name...
Aug 12, 2019 A Nanaimo father became so consumed with the idea of destroying his ex-wife he told undercover police officers his entire plan. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Person of interest' in Makayla Chang investigation again sought by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - More than two years after the investigation began, Nanaimo RCMP are once against asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest. A release asking for assistance in locating Ste...
Aug 12, 2019 Stephen Bacon, seen in Sudbury wearing a blue jacket and locally on public transit, is once more on Nanaimo RCMP's radar. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Nanaimo cat suffers serious trauma after being shot with a BB gun
NANAIMO - An animal cruelty investigation is now underway after a shy cat came into the Nanaimo SPCA's care. A four year old black cat named Mystic was bought to Nanaimo SPCA after being shot five tim...
Aug 12, 2019 Nanaimo SPCA say a four year old male cat named Mystic was shot five times with a BB gun (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)