Crime & Courts

Suspect and victim arrested in Parksville following assault, area schools alerted out of precaution

PARKSVILLE - It was a two-for-one arrest for Oceanside RCMP in response to an assault in Parksville involving what turned out to be a weapon resembling a gun.RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said a man called ...

Mar 02, 2021

Calgary man pleads guilty in deaths of girlfriend, mother, stepfather

CALGARY - A Calgary man has admitted to killing his girlfriend, mother and stepfather in 2018. Prosecutor Shane Parker says Dustin Duthie pleaded guilty to the second-degree murders of Taylor Toller a...

Mar 02, 2021

Man stabbed in downtown Nanaimo after social distancing disagreement

NANAIMO - A man suffered minor injuries after verbal sparring with a fellow shopper turned violent.Police were called to outside Dollarama at Port Place Shopping Centre around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb...

Feb 25, 2021

'It's a positive outlet:' fitness challenge honours missing Nanaimo woman Lisa Young

NANAIMO - Friends and supporters turned to fitness in support of a long-lost Nanaimo woman to raise awareness and boost their own well-being.40 Days of Fitness for Lisa launched on Feb. 11 to honour L...

Feb 25, 2021

Police arrest and fine 2 maskless ferry customers causing disturbances on Nanaimo bound ferry

NANAIMO - A pair of "belligerent" ferry customers were met by police after a late night ferry ride. Nanaimo RCMP met them at the Departure Bay ferry terminal on Sunday, Feb. 21 just after midnight whe...

Feb 24, 2021

Nanaimo RCMP on the hunt for man who groped, traumatized woman in Woodgrove Centre parking lot

NANAIMO - A woman was left in a state of "disbelief and shock" after being sexually assaulted in a mall parking lot. Nanaimo RCMP said the woman was groped by a stranger in the parking lot of Woodgrov...

Feb 24, 2021

Driver in fatal Gabriola Island crash sentenced to 2 years in jail

NANAIMO - An oft-delayed dangerous driving causing death court case has ended with a two year jail sentence.William Sydney Goosman, 49, was sentenced to jail in a provincial correctional facility duri...

Feb 23, 2021

Violent offender wanted by Nanaimo RCMP after attempted home break-in

NANAIMO - Local mounties are looking to track down a man accused of trying to smash his way into a south Nanaimo home.Police said 31-year-old Brian Sutherland is wanted for uttering threats and mischi...

Feb 22, 2021

Police conducting 'Safety Audits' of Nanaimo neighbourhoods

NANAIMO - Local police hope to have a better understanding of Nanaimo's neighbourhoods and concerns from residents. Community Policing Coordinator Christy Woods and VIU Criminology students will condu...

Feb 20, 2021

'This torments my daughter everyday:' Nanaimo man sentenced 3 years in federal jail

Editor's Note: This story contains a brief description of a sexual act against a minor and disturbing details. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man will spend time behind bars for sexu...

Feb 19, 2021