Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo warming centre funded as City seeks more cold weather spaces
NANAIMO - At least one warming centre service will be regularly available locally this winter, but the City says more are needed.During a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, councillors voted unanim...
Nov 02, 2023
'It's putting the public at risk:' stolen railway crossing batteries a headache for Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Mounties up and down Vancouver Island are trying to track down a seemingly coordinated effort to steal valuable batteries from rail crossings. Officers in Nanaimo reported at least five such...
Nov 01, 2023
Warm, cold, and wet: October serves up mixed weather systems on mid-Island
NANAIMO - Above-seasonal temperatures at the beginning of October, capped by cooler conditions leading into Halloween, while a mix of dry and wet conditions persisted in between. Environment Canada me...
Nov 01, 2023
B.C. Coroner's death panel recommends issuing drugs without prescription to stop ODs
VICTORIA - A death review panel from the British Columbia Coroners Service (BCCS) recommends community groups be allowed to hand out drugs without a prescription in an attempt to stop toxic drugs from...
Nov 01, 2023
Bowen Road shooting trial underway, man loses leg in violent incident
NANAIMO - A man accused of unloading a damaging shotgun blast into the leg of another man late last year at a Nanaimo duplex is on trial. After pleading not guilty to four offences in connection to th...
Nov 01, 2023
'A wonderful gift to the community:' new gathering room opens at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - A dedicated space to provide comfort and support for patients, their families, and staff members at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is now open.Known as 'The Gathering Space', the newly re...
Oct 31, 2023
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame returns, keen to celebrate 'outstanding' individuals & teams
NANAIMO - Following multiple years in the dark, organizers are ready to once again celebrate the achievements and legacy of those in the local sporting community.Calls for nominations are out for the ...
Oct 31, 2023
'Please slow down:' drivers reminded to watch for eager trick-or-treaters
NANAIMO - Local police are pleading for motorists to slow down and excited trick-or-treaters to be well aware of their surroundings. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said with rain not anticipated,...
Oct 31, 2023
Applications open shortly for provincial vandalism relief fund
NANAIMO - A $10.5 million fund offering aid to small business operators province-wide impacted by vandalism costs can apply for rebates starting in late November. The ministry of jobs, economic develo...
Oct 30, 2023
Steamroller topples over steep Nanaimo embankment, operator not seriously hurt
NANAIMO - An operator escaped serious injury after the large piece of construction equipment he was using tumbled down a steep drop-off. Emergency crews were called to Albert St. on Monday, Oct, 30 ar...
Oct 30, 2023