Category Archives: Nanaimo
Icy conditions on Nanaimo highway sends one person to hospital
NANAIMO - Police are advising drivers to take extra time and use caution on area roads after a multi-vehicle crash. Three vehicles were involved in an incident along the Trans-Canada Highway, south of...
Dec 16, 2024
Pop-up recycling contract extended in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A six-month contract is in place for a free pop-up recycling operation to continue in south Parksville. A dozen recycling depot dates are in place, encompassing every second Saturday betw...
Dec 16, 2024
Trio of community park projects advancing in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Organized community members are making life easy for City officials in getting park and recreation improvements built in their neighbourhoods. Three projects were supported by councillors on...
Dec 15, 2024
Knife-wielding man robs south Nanaimo liquor store
NANAIMO - Police are looking for a man who used a knife to rob a south Nanaimo liquor store. RCMP say a man with his face partially covered entered the University Liquor store at 520 Fifth St. around ...
Dec 14, 2024
BC Ferries preemptively cancels early Saturday sailings
NANAIMO - Forecasted strong winds are leading BC Ferries to proactively cancel some weekend crossings between the Island and Lower Mainland.A wind warning remains in effect for most of eastern Vancouv...
Dec 13, 2024
'Make a big difference:' Nanaimo volunteers collecting warm clothing for those in need
NANAIMO - A group of young volunteers are making sure nobody is left out in the cold this Christmas. Members of Youth 20/20 Can Nanaimo and Volunteer Nanaimo will be collecting winter goats and other ...
Dec 13, 2024
Wind warning issued as Pacific storm approaches Island
NANAIMO - Gusts upwards of 100 kilometres per hour are expected over the weekend as a storm system descends on the region. Environment Canada issued the wind warning shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, ...
Dec 13, 2024
Man viciously beats Nanaimo security guard and attacked stranger in Campbell River
Editors note -this article contains depictions of violence which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised NANAIMO - Unaddressed substance abuse and personal turmoil clashed in a pai...
Dec 13, 2024
Chances of a white Christmas for Nanaimo 'quite remote'
NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas might want to stay asleep. Officially defined by Environment Canada as having two centimetres of snow or more on the ground come 7 a.m. on Dec. 25, the Na...
Dec 12, 2024
Over 40 vehicles damaged during late-night Nanaimo vandalism spree
NANAIMO - Mounties are searching for a number of suspects after a vandalism spree earlier this week caused damage to at dozens of vehicles. Nanaimo RCMP said between 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 4:...
Dec 12, 2024