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Nanaimo man arrested with homemade taser and break-in tools sentenced

NANAIMO - A longstanding heroin addiction continues haunting a Nanaimo man jailed for an unsuccessful break-in to a local mini storage compound.Spencer Lee Schaeffer, 35, was sentenced in provincial c...

Sep 22, 2020

Stolen gun and drugs found in large scale bust in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A sophisticated drug operation was hindered after arrests in Qualicum Beach. Police were called out to rural Qualicum Beach on Sunday, Sept. 13 around 6:30 p.m. to reports of shots fi...

Sep 21, 2020

Island Health suffers largest jump in new COVID-19 cases since June

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health rose sharply over the weekend. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Monday, Sept. 21 there were seven new COVID-19 cases ...

Maria Doty Sep 21, 2020

Second problem house boarded up in Nob Hill neighbourhood

NANAIMO - Continued community action led to a second problem house in the Nob Hill neighbourhood being boarded up. The house at 611 Kennedy St. was boarded up on Sept. 15 after being attended by Nanai...

Sep 21, 2020

New ACT team bound for Nanaimo to provide resources, support for mental health

NANAIMO - A new team of professionals is coming to Nanaimo to help those who live with severe mental health challenges.On Sunday, Sep. 20, the province announced six new Assertive Community Treatment ...

Sep 20, 2020

Nanaimo SPCA's latest addition could help save more livestock on the Island

NANAIMO - Construction is underway for a new stable on the property of the Nanaimo and District SPCA. The $600,000 project will help the Nanaimo location take in horses, cows and other farm animals. E...

Sep 20, 2020

Nanaimo conservation officers making life no picnic for bear attracters

NANAIMO - Local conservation officers are cracking down on people who potentially attract wildlife by putting out garbage the night before pickup.During a two hour tour of rural Nanaimo neighbourhoods...

Sep 19, 2020

Five Nanaimo Timbermen players selected in 2020 National Lacrosse League draft

NANAIMO - Five members of the Nanaimo Timbermen organization have been selected in the 2020 National Lacrosse League draft.Ethan Ticehurst (20th) and goalie Justin Geddie (32nd) were both chosen by th...

Sep 19, 2020

Island Health escapes COVID-19 increase for third time in a week, 139 new cases elsewhere

NANAIMO - For the third time this week, the Island Health region did not register a new case of COVID-19.The total number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health remains at 196 with just nine currently...

Sep 18, 2020

Accused murderer Steven Bacon makes first appearance in Nanaimo court

NANAIMO - The family of Nanaimo teen Makayla Chang faced her accused murderer in court for the first time. Steven Michael Bacon appeared by video at provincial court in Nanaimo on Friday, Sept. 18, hi...

Sep 18, 2020