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Boaters help nab Nanaimo suspect who tried to swim from police

NANAIMO - A wanted offender was 'hooked' into police custody with the help of several boaters.It happened Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m. when police said the 25-year-old suspect blatantly used street drugs...

Jun 24, 2020

Possible dog poisonings in Parksville under police investigation

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP say they're investigating several incidents in recent weeks of dogs being poisoned in Parksville. RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman told NanaimoNewsNOW police responded to a potentia...

Jun 24, 2020

B.C. now moving into Phase Three of re-open plan

NANAIMO - The province is taking another step towards returning life a little closer to normal.B.C. premier John Horgan announced on Wednesday, June 24 the province is moving into phase three of the r...

Jun 24, 2020

Tourists still flocking to Cathedral Grove despite park closure

NANAIMO - People can't stay away from one of Vancouver Island's premier attractions, despite it being closed due to COVID-19. Approximately 80 warnings between May 15 and June 15 were given to people ...

Jun 24, 2020

'The toll on our members is excruciating:' Nanaimo's top cop speaks out

NANAIMO - Despite the body armour they wear, Nanaimo RCMP officers aren't invulnerable Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Cameron Miller spoke to Nanaimo city councillors on Monday, June 22, called forward to answer ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 24, 2020

New bridge north of Qualicum Beach to serve recreators, emergency responders

NANAIMO -A tender awarded to install a bridge to span Little Qualicum River will benefit recreators, the environment and provide a vital link for emergency responders.Regional District of Nanaimo boar...

Jun 23, 2020

Life in B.C. returning to 80 per cent of normal not in the cards

NANAIMO - New modelling data suggests B.C. is winning its COVID-19 fight, but defences against the virus aren't impenetrable. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 13 new cases of COVID...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 23, 2020

Trial program grappling with Old City Quarter social disorder now underway

NANAIMO - A six month trial of increased security and cleaning measures in the Old City Quarter is now approved. Nanaimo city council unanimously approved the $195,000 trial program during their Monda...

Jun 23, 2020

Oceanside RCMP recover 'staggering' $30,000 stolen property stash after local B&E's

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP have arrested two people and confiscated a substantial amount of stolen items following a recent investigation.Police caught up to a 47-year-old man and a 42-year-old femal...

Jun 22, 2020

New inclusive playground opens at Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - A much-anticipated inclusive playground at Maffeo Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo is now open for excited children and their caregivers. The City officially unveiled the new infrastructure v...

Jun 22, 2020