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Nanaimo RCMP officers cleared in death of impaired driver
NANAIMO - Independent investigators say two Nanaimo RCMP officers did everything they could to prevent the death of an intoxicated man who later passed away.The report released Tuesday, May 14 by the ...
May 14, 2019 The Independent Investigations Office has cleared two Nanaimo RCMP officers in the death of an impaired driver.
Suspect swings bat in extreme case of road rage
NANAIMO - A shocking case of road rage on the highway in Lantzville involving an irate driver armed with a bat is being investigated by RCMP.It happened Monday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. when a southbound mo...
May 14, 2019 Oceanside RCMP report an extreme case of road rage on May 6 on Hwy. 19 in Lantzville. NanaimoNewsNOW file photo
Hammond Bay residents warned of possible stench lasting throughout May
NANAIMO - People in the Hammond Bay area are being told a potentially strong odour from the Pollution Control Centre is only temporary.The Regional District of Nanaimo said an equipment upgrade could ...
May 13, 2019 The RDN said a foul smell could impact a portion of Hammond Bay due to improvements to its Pollution Control Centre. Regional District of Nanaimo
Prolific offender from Nanaimo charged with first degree murder in Brentwood Bay homicide
NANAIMO - A local man is charged with first degree murder after a violent incident inside a Brentwood Bay home. Central Saanich Police said 48-year-old Alan Charles Chapman of Nanaimo was arrested aft...
May 13, 2019 Central Saanich Police arrested a Nanaimo man in connection with a vicious Brentwood Bay incident which left one woman dead.
Surprise grant helps Nanaimo eco-school students rejuvenate local park
NANAIMO - A grant more than double what was applied for means great things for the rejuvenation of an overgrown, often unused Nanaimo park. The Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School received $1,200 from...
May 12, 2019 Teacher Becky Thompson (right) being shocked at the grant size, which is more than twice what she applied for.
3 Nanaimo RCMP cruisers damaged chasing stolen van
NANAIMO - A lengthy chase after a stolen van finally finished in the southbound lane of the Nanaimo Parkway, damaging three police cruisers and closing part of the Parkway. Nanaimo RCMP confirmed many...
May 11, 2019 An incident with Nanaimo RCMP closed southbound lanes of the Nanaimo Pwy. at the Moster Rd. intersection. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW
Money from World Juniors games helps Nanaimo youth get into sports
NANAIMO - Dozens of Nanaimo youth who are kept from playing sports due to the high cost of registration will now get a chance to become athletes and team players.The sports charity Kidsport Nanaimo re...
May 11, 2019 Athletic kids ages six to 18 can benefit from Kidsport Nanaimo, which helps offset the often high-cost of registration. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
Hundreds of motocross riders to hit Nanaimo race track
NANAIMO - Nearly 300 racers will cruise along the Wastelands in Nanaimo this weekend for an Island-wide motocross championship. The VIMX Race Series will dominate the track on Weigles Rd. It's the fir...
May 10, 2019 Nearly 300 racers will speed along the Wastelands this weekend.
Alleged string of break-ins keeps Nanaimo man in custody
NANAIMO - Charges were laid this week against a Nanaimo man accused of breaking into dozens of mid-island businesses. The break and enter charges against Ian Archibald Mactavish, 53,involve six incide...
May 10, 2019 Ian Archibald Mactavish has been charged with 12 counts of break and enter. Ian Holmes
Taps turned on early at Nanaimo water parks
NANAIMO - A blast of hot weather means an early opening for Nanaimo's water parks to help youngsters cool down.The City announced Friday the four popular water parks are open now, as opposed to the Ma...
May 10, 2019 Children are now able to enjoy a refreshing splash in four of Nanaimo's popular parks. City of Nanaimo