Nanaimo

Large group of poorly cared for animals from Nanaimo property surrendered to SPCA

NANAIMO - Thirty-three animals, comprising cats and dogs, about half of which are puppies, were recently surrendered to the SPCA's Nanaimo branch. A Tuesday, July 29 news release from the BC SPCA stat...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 29, 2025

Nanaimo man out $400 after swapping cash for fake gold jewellery from 'desperate' man

NANAIMO - A local man is out $400 after his empathy and compassion overrode due diligence during a recent parking lot exchange. RCMP say the victim was loading their groceries into the back of their v...

Ian Holmes Jul 29, 2025

No decision on Nanaimo Council's support for downtown overdose prevention site

NANAIMO - The status of Council's support for an overdose prevention site in the city's downtown will be decided in the fall. After Coun. Ian Thorpe moved for the City to request Island Health close t...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 29, 2025

'She said she wasn't speeding:' trial begins for fatal Nanaimo area construction zone crash

NANAIMO - A detailed eye witness account of the untimely death of a construction worker south of the city has been revealed during the outset of an emotionally charged trial. Christanne Marie Boufford...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 29, 2025

Mole Mobile rolls into the mid-Island for skin cancer screenings

NANAIMO - As cases of skin cancer continue to increase in the province, a group of mobile dermatologists is inviting mid-Island residents to come and get their moles checked out.The Mole Mobile will b...

Jul 28, 2025

UPDATE: Wildfire along Nanaimo River Rd. now 'being held'

UPDATE: As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, the wildfire south of Nanaimo is now marked as 'being held' and remains two hectares in size. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. EARLIER - N...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 28, 2025

'Remove him far from the sea:' rogue Gabriola Island fishermen jailed for repeated violations

NANAIMO - A notorious local fisherman will spend the next six years behind bars and will also have to split a fine of over $1 million with his wife, after being sentenced for numerous violations. Scot...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 28, 2025

Back-to-back champ: Trevor Short reclaims Nanaimo bathtub race supremacy

NANAIMO - A longtime tubber with a history of being a top finisher reclaimed his World Championship Bathtub Race title. Trevor Short of Ladysmith zipped back into Nanaimo Harbour on his super-modified...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 27, 2025

Nanaimo Buccaneers sign rookies with deep local connections

NANAIMO - Making the step up to junior hockey will likely be a smoother transition for a pair of forwards looking to make their mark with the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers. Madden Cruickshank, 17, and Lu...

Jul 27, 2025

Desire to develop local talent driving Nanaimo League1 teams through final weekend

NANAIMO - Despite mixed results on the pitch, year three of the city's League1 soccer franchise is being viewed as a success for showcasing local talent.Both Nanaimo United men's and women's squads tr...

Jul 26, 2025