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Nanaimo man jailed for sexual abuse of infant daughter
Editor's note: this article contains details of sexual abuse involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man was handed a two-and-a-half-y...
May 29, 2025

Sailboat recovered from Mudge Island rocks following early morning operation
NANAIMO - A mission spanning two days involving multiple agencies resulted in the successful recovery of a yacht stuck in Dodd Narrows. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 27 crews in Nana...
May 29, 2025

'Serious, unacceptable intrusion:' Schooner Cove boardwalk plan in limbo following public outcry
NANOOSE BAY - A proposed boardwalk in Schooner Cove will need to come up with a new plan, after a lengthy list of speakers at a regional board meeting lodged their opposition. The planned 82.4 metre b...
May 29, 2025

Nanaimo Council rezones lot for contentious Harewood housing infill vision
NANAIMO - Despite objections primarily based on safety due to congestion and challenging road configurations, Nanaimo City Council is willing to hear detailed plans for an envisioned Third St project....
May 28, 2025

Large turnout for Nanaimo's signature Elwood Wylie track meet
NANAIMO -The annual Elwood Wylie meet was a large success with over 450 athletes from ages nine to 80 plus.Nanaimo Track and Field Club (NTFC) head coach and spokesperson Wanda Urbanowicz said it was ...
May 28, 2025

One arrested south of Nanaimo after shots fired into rural home
NANAIMO - A swift and sizeable police response led to a quick arrest of a man accused of firing a shotgun into a home in the rural South Wellington area. Multiple police cruisers were seen driving at ...
May 28, 2025

Street patio bylaw passed in Parksville, individual submissions invited
PARKSVILLE - Trail-blazed by a downtown restaurant, a new bylaw is in place to regulate downtown street patios. City Council unanimously approved a broad street patio bylaw for downtown restaurants, p...
May 27, 2025

'Violent and unpredictable' man wanted by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man wanted on numerous charges related to violent crimes. Twenty-five year old Eric Daniel Kivell Jr. faces charges of assault with a weapon, uttering thre...
May 26, 2025

Nanaimo man jailed for significant drugs/weapons seizure
NANAIMO - A man has been sentenced to a federal prison sentence following high-profile busts at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and a south Nanaimo home. Cody Edward Ranger, 37, pleaded guilty t...
May 26, 2025

Qualicum Beach fireworks show kicks off annual Family Day celebration
QUALICUM BEACH - Dozens of events and activities are planned for the 47th annual Family Day festivities.The popular Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display takes place on Qualicum Beach's p...
May 24, 2025