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Spider Lake man arrested after pointing a gun during a confrontation

NANAIMO - Oceanside RCMP arrested a Spider Lake man for escalating an argument by pointing a gun at someone. The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at a job site on Lee Rd. in Parksville just afte...

Nov 06, 2020

Police seeking two people who hitchhiked away from Whiskey Creek triple murder scene

WHISKEY CREEK - Investigators believe a driver may have unknowingly helped two people flee the scene of a gruesome triple homicide in Whiskey Creek. RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau said the ongoing investigat...

Nov 06, 2020

Snuneymuxw First Nation gas bar set to open for business

NANAIMO - A Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) owned and operated service station will welcome its first customers Friday afternoon.The four pump gas station and convenience store will employ five workers ...

Nov 06, 2020

New rules and innovations highlight return to play at Nanaimo Curling Club

NANAIMO - It's about one month later than usual but the local curling season is now underway.The Nanaimo club was one of the first to establish return to play guidelines, including a laneway system to...

Nov 05, 2020

Construction starts for Nanaimo's delayed oil response base

NANAIMO - A long-planned oil response base in Nanaimo is at last being built following numerous setbacks.Western Canada Marine Response Corporation communications director Michael Lowry said construct...

Nov 05, 2020

Nanaimo man rides luck to multi-million dollar lotto win

NANAIMO - A local man is $2 million richer thanks in large part to a single loonie.Brad Rowan won $1 on a Daily Grand ticket and put the winnings towards a BC/49 entry for the Oct. 28 draw.Rowan's mat...

Nov 05, 2020

Police narrow suspect pool in viral hot coffee attack against Nanaimo McDonald's employee

NANAIMO - Police consider a high-profile attack against a Nanaimo fast food worker an "active and advancing investigation."Cst. Gary O'Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW several suspects emerged from the Oct. ...

Nov 05, 2020

BC Hydro customers in Nanaimo fall prey to 'brazen' scam

NANAIMO - Scammers have redoubled their efforts to prey on the innocent. A new scam is believed by Nanaimo RCMP to have victimized more than a dozen businesses and households to the tune of thousands ...

Nov 04, 2020

Cougar spotted at Kwalikum Secondary School, no further sign of big cat

QUALIUCM BEACH - A cougar made what's believed to be a brief appearance at a Kwalikum Secondary School playing field.The report described by Qualicum School District Supt. Dr. Keven Elder as credible ...

Nov 04, 2020

Great Nanaimo Toy Drive kicks off to help families put presents under the Christmas tree

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic won't stop the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive from helping families in need at Christmas time. Carolyn Iles, a board member with the annual event, said it's more important tha...

Nov 04, 2020