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Island-wide prolific offender arrested in Nanaimo with stolen ID and shotguns

NANAIMO - A prolific offender wanted for alleged criminal activity across Vancouver Island is now in police custody. The Nanaimo RCMP Street Crimes Unit arrested 24-year-old Austin Carlson-McPherson o...

Sep 24, 2020

Nanaimo Clippers announce extensive pre-season campaign

NANAIMO - The Clippers preseason schedule is out with 16 games over a two month span.From Oct. 2 to Nov. 14 the club will play 14 games against the Victoria Grizzlies, Alberni Valley Bulldogs, and Cow...

Sep 24, 2020

Nanaimo man to be sentenced for sex assault against young girl and possessing child porn

NANAIMO - Disturbing details will be revealed in the case of a Nanaimo man who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl and had a large child porn collection.Steven James Houting, 47, pleaded guilty to...

Sep 24, 2020

VIU fundraiser success creates $2 million in new scholarships and awards

NANAIMO - More opportunities are now available for students needing financial assistance to attend Vancouver Island University. The Imagine VIU fundraising campaign raised $7.3 million in the last two...

Sep 23, 2020

COVID cases on Vancouver Island remain in check

NANAIMO - The Island Health region has once again avoided new COVID-19 cases after a steady climb in recent weeks. A statement on Wednesday, Sept. 23 confirmed 91 new cases across the province with no...

Sep 23, 2020

Fatal overdoses in Nanaimo reach 2019 total, dip from mid-summer high

NANAIMO - The number of fatal overdoses in Nanaimo in 2020 has crossed a significant milestone.Data released by the BC Coroners Service on Wednesday, Sept. 23 showed three people fatally overdosed in ...

Sep 23, 2020

No official cause found for massive Schnitzer Steel fire

NANAIMO - Investigators couldn't determine the cause of the large Schnitzer Steel fire which required more than one dozen fire departments to put it out. Colin Kelly, director of public affairs with S...

Sep 23, 2020

3,000 hectares of land returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation, lawsuit against province dropped

NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation has grown with the return of roughly 3,000 hectares of land. The land parcels are predominantly on Mt. McKay, just south of the Nanaimo River, and on the back of Mt. ...

Sep 22, 2020

Fall's first storm to bring heavy rain, high winds to Nanaimo, Oceanside

NANAIMO - The first official day of autumn is set to be marked by the season's first major storm.Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Monday, Sept. 21 warning a parade of storms wi...

Sep 22, 2020

Vancouver Island escapes new COVID-19 cases after high weekend case count

NANAIMO - New COVID-19 cases in the province continue to be reported at a steady rate.A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 96 new cases on Tuesday, Sept. 22, none of w...

Sep 22, 2020