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Motorcyclist dies in crash with minivan on Nanaimo Lakes Rd.
NANAIMO - A family is traumatized after a crash on Nanaimo Lakes Rd. claimed the life of a motorcyclist.Nanaimo RCMP confirmed the fatal crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 in the inters...
May 09, 2019 A motorcyclist lost his life in a crash at Nanaimo Lakes Rd. and South Forks Rd. on Tuesday, May 7.
Employee interrupts armed robbery in Errington
PARKSVILLE - A planned robbery at an Errington business was thwarted by an employee who boldly stood up to the would-be thieves. It happened on April 30 when two masked men armed with baseball bats en...
May 08, 2019 Three people were arrested after a botched armed robbery attempt in Errington. RCMP file photo
3-year-old boy mauled by large dog at Invermere Beach
NANAIMO - A day at the beach nearly turned into tragedy after a three-year-old boy was seriously hurt in a sudden attack by a large dog. Lewis Smith was playing in the sand at the off-leash Invermere ...
May 08, 2019 Lewis Smith required roughly 40 stitches after being mauled by a large dog at Invermere Beach. Submitted/Laura Smith
Speed camera added to crash-heavy north Nanaimo intersection
NANAIMO - Drivers will soon be doubly watched when they pass through a busy and accident-prone intersection in Nanaimo's north end. A speed camera is being added to the intersection of Aulds Rd. and t...
May 07, 2019 Both a red light camera and speed camera will keep a close eye on drivers through the Aulds Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. Dom Abassi/NanaimoNewsNOW
COCO Cafe expansion means great things for hard-working supported staff
NANAIMO - A beloved Cedar cafe has taken major steps to help an often-overlooked workforce and expand beyond its busy kitchen. COCO Cafe staff took possession of a new commercial kitchen, which will a...
May 07, 2019 Governor General Julie Payette visiting COCO Cafe earlier in 2019. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW