Tag Archives: Community
Vehicle stolen from Nanaimo involved in suspected impaired driving crash
QUALICUM BEACH - A potentially intoxicated motorist allegedly plowed into an oncoming SUV on Hwy. 19A in Qualicum Bay, entrapping both drivers. The crash on the undivided two-lane highway near Sunny B...
May 03, 2024
New Indigenous Justice Centre in Nanaimo offers culturally responsive services
NANAIMO - A long vacant heritage building in Nanaimo's downtown transitioned to what looks nothing like a traditional law office. It was done by design. Occupying the Great National Land Building at 1...
May 03, 2024
Phase one complete of Nanoose Bay outdoor multi-sport venue
NANOOSE BAY - A new washroom, storage building and gathering space now complements a paved sports court at Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP). The new building opened earlier this year for community us...
May 02, 2024
'I'm really sorry:' non-custodial sentence for man who dropped log on Nanaimo kayakers
NANAIMO - A highly intoxicated man with mental health issues received a suspended sentence and two years probation for a bizarre high-profile assault nearly two years ago. The perplexing actions of Tr...
May 02, 2024
More motorcycles hitting mid-Island roads as weather warms up
NANAIMO - Warm spring weather means motorcycle enthusiasts are hitting the road with more regularity, leading to a warning from ICBC.The Crown corporation's Tom Webster said crashes involving motorcyc...
May 01, 2024
City of Nanaimo backs backyard chickens, aims to clarify rules
NANAIMO - Despite complaints rising on backyard chickens in Nanaimo, it appears the City is comfortable with existing guidelines.Nanaimo City councillors opted to maintain current bylaws and limits su...
May 01, 2024
'Really magical experience:' Nanoose school raffling Taylor tickets to build outdoor space
UPDATE - Tickets for the raffle sold out around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 with over 350 selling since publishing of this story on Tuesday, April 30.EARLIER - NANOOSE BAY - An exceptionally generou...
Apr 30, 2024
Prolific offender guilty of fentanyl trafficking following significant south Nanaimo bust
NANAIMO - A veteran BC Supreme Court justice wasn't buying what a longtime criminal was selling at trial. Kerry Wallace Chang, 55, was found guilty of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentany...
Apr 30, 2024
'Trying to do this with very scarce resources:' City investigating costs to expand Nanaimo CSO program
NANAIMO - The City is eyeing the expansion of its ambitious safety plans for the downtown, however the cost of potential upgrades remains to be seen.Councillors were presented results from an independ...
Apr 29, 2024
'This is really a player-driven decision:' VIJHL shifts to independent league
NANAIMO - Following in the footsteps of the BC Hockey League a year ago, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is going on its own. Citing increased player development opportunities and un...
Apr 29, 2024