Tag Archives: Community
'That vehicle saved his life:' serious crash disrupts traffic on portion of Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A crash involving a semi-trailer and a small SUV is causing traffic disruptions on the Nanaimo Parkway. On Wednesday, June 19 just before 6 a.m. a large commercial semi-truck and an SUV coll...
Jun 19, 2024
Respectful Spaces Bylaw to be implemented by Nanaimo City Council
NANAIMO - A formal process of dealing with inappropriate behaviour in City facilities and its staffed public outdoor spaces is about to come into effect. City councillors unanimously passed three read...
Jun 19, 2024
Supportive & affordable housing complex poised to replace temporary 250 Terminal housing
NANAIMO - Rezoning Terminal Ave. properties to allow for a multi-building housing complex is proceeding with some amendments called for by nearby residents.The proposed complex will feature a five-sto...
Jun 18, 2024
Woman sentenced for post-treatment crime spree in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An Alberta woman avoided jail after being convicted of stealing mail, a vehicle, and items from a thrift store in three separate incidents while living in Nanaimo. Brittany Michelle Barling,...
Jun 18, 2024
Some residents poised to return to Nanaimo supportive housing facility following fire
NANAIMO - A day after a key south Nanaimo social housing complex was fully evacuated due to a fire, some residents are expected to move back in shortly. Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to a structure fi...
Jun 17, 2024
'Establish a rapport with them:' front line relationships key in recent arrest of Nanaimo violent offender
NANAIMO - Relationships developed between local Mounties and those in and out of the local crime scene are responsible for the arrest of a prolific violent offender.Officers from the Special Investiga...
Jun 17, 2024
Legendary car show to draw 550 vehicles and thousands of people to downtown Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Car buffs will be in heaven scanning the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach on Father's Day. The Seaside Cruizers Car Club annual Father's Day Show & Shine happens Sunday, June 16...
Jun 15, 2024
Powerful victim impact statement made during sentencing of Nanaimo sex offender
NANAIMO - A victim who long suffered in silence made an impassioned address to the court as she stood just a few feet away from her abuser. Sentencing arguments in B.C Supreme Court in Nanaimo for Cra...
Jun 14, 2024
'I'm making a pledge of $50,000:' wife's cancer death inspires Nanaimo man to give
NANAIMO - He had not ridden a bike since last century, now he's donating tens of thousands toward cancer research. Overlooking the manicured garden designed by his late wife who succumbed to cancer, K...
Jun 14, 2024
'Intention is to bring the community together:' new era approaches for long-closed Nanaimo A&B Sound property
NANAIMO - Despite minimal changes to the building's exterior, work inside the old A&B Sound site in downtown Nanaimo is nearing completion. A request for proposal stage is underway for tenants to ...
Jun 14, 2024