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RCMP believe public can help advance cold case of missing Parksville woman
PARKSVILLE - More than five years after she was last known to be seen west of Parksville, Carmel Gilmour's whereabouts remains a mystery.Oceanside RCMP say her last confirmed sighting was on Nov. 14, ...
Dec 15, 2022
Rent prices in Nanaimo & across Canada push higher into record territory
NANAIMO - Despite a cooling down Real Estate market, rental housing locally and across the country remain as expensive as ever.The National Rent Report, produced by Rentals.ca, showed the average rent...
Dec 14, 2022
Man charged with murder in Tofino arrested in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of a Tofino man in December 2020.On Monday, Dec. 12, the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) with assist...
Dec 14, 2022
Search crews recover body of missing Nanaimo senior
NANAIMO - First responders located the body of a missing senior following extensive search efforts. Nanaimo RCMP combined forces with Nanaimo Search and Rescue to locate a body in the Stephenson Point...
Dec 14, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers scoreboard watching as season nears halfway point
NANAIMO - The Clippers watched as two of the top three teams in the BCHL had losing weekends.The first-overall Penticton Vees and the third-overall Surrey Eagles both suffered back to back loses on th...
Dec 14, 2022
'Ecological gem:' Link Island near Nanaimo donated to preserve rare ecosystem
NANAIMO - A large, unique piece of land is poised to be protected for generations to come.The 52.5 acre Link Island is now under the ownership of the Islands Trust Conservancy following a donation in ...
Dec 14, 2022
Man arrested, home raided following violent stabbing at Nanaimo apartment
NANAIMO - A man has been charged following a home invasion at an Albert St. apartment early Saturday morning during a home invasion. Nanaimo RCMP reported Jordan Reginald White, 26, of Nanaimo was cha...
Dec 12, 2022
Warm socks fundraiser provides timely comfort marginalized populations in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A small group of concerned citizens are making life a little more comfortable for people experiencing homelessness. Laura McLeod, Bonnie Wacholtz, and Barbara Densmore coordinated a GoFundMe...
Dec 12, 2022
Province files application to keep basic insurance rates frozen for two years
NANAIMO - Car insurance rates will remain stable for the next two years.Premier David Eby announced on Monday, Dec. 12, an application from ICBC was filed to the British Columbia Utilities Commission ...
Dec 12, 2022
Fire protection recommendations for Nanaimo River residents expected in new year
NANAIMO - Future service options could maternalize next month on the future of firefighting protection in the Nanaimo River area. A Regional District of Nanaimo engagement summary impacting 72 propert...
Dec 12, 2022