Tag Archives: Community

NANAIMO - At least nine complaints were made to Nanaimo RCMP over the course of just two hours about the long-running grandson scam.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW those compla...

NANAIMO - A twisted form of revenge against a former partner resulted in a lifelong criminal record, house arrest and probation for a Nanaimo man. The offender, who can't be named to protect the victi...

PARKSVILLE - The Oceanside Generals are set to kick off their VIJHL title defense.The team finished third in the North Division and draws a matchup against the second seeded Comox Valley Glacier Kings...

PARKSVILLE - One final vote signaled the end of debate for a much-discussed addiction treatment centre on the edge of Parksville's downtown. Council gave its unanimous blessing for a 19 bed Island Hea...

LADYSMITH - A newly unveiled lumber drying machine at Western Forest Products' Saltair Sawmill represents an important transition for Vancouver Island's largest private sector employer. WFP president ...

NANAIMO - An extended standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a home ended safely.Local Mounties, members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, and crisis negotiators were called to a resid...

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man accused of several violent crimes in the region.Arrest warrants were issued for 38-year-old Curtis Jesse Houle on three charges for assault with a weap...

NEW WESTMINSTER - The VIU Mariners won double gold at the PACWEST volleyball provincials.Both the men's and women's teams started their tournaments with semifinal appearances against Camosun.The men r...

NANAIMO - Dedicated volunteers are getting prepared to ease tax time anxiety for those requiring additional support.Provided by Volunteer Nanaimo since the late 1990's, people on low and fixed incomes...

NANAIMO - The Clippers erased a 3-0 and 4-1 deficit but had to settle for a single point in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Capitals.Spencer Shugrue with two goals and Luke Lavery with another, gave Cowich...