Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Island Health unveils text alert system for toxic drugs
NANAIMO - Toxic drug advisories issued by Island Health are now available through a new system anyone can sign up for anonymously. People can receive toxic drug bulletins from Island Health by texting...
Dec 15, 2022
Man arrested, home raided following violent stabbing at Nanaimo apartment
NANAIMO - A man has been charged following a home invasion at an Albert St. apartment early Saturday morning during a home invasion. Nanaimo RCMP reported Jordan Reginald White, 26, of Nanaimo was cha...
Dec 12, 2022
Fire protection recommendations for Nanaimo River residents expected in new year
NANAIMO - Future service options could maternalize next month on the future of firefighting protection in the Nanaimo River area. A Regional District of Nanaimo engagement summary impacting 72 propert...
Dec 12, 2022
RCMP investigate 'targeted' early-morning shooting at central Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - A shooting at a duplex across from Beban Park is under police investigation.RCMP officers were called to a duplex in the 2300 block of Bowen Rd., between Whitney Rd. and Leam Rd., on Friday,...
Dec 09, 2022
Nanaimo council eyeing 7.3% tax increase in upcoming budget
NANAIMO - Citing a number of factors, including additional resources for public safety and rising interest and insurance rates, Nanaimo City Council gave the public a look at their provisional budget....
Dec 07, 2022
Council pledges significant Nanaimo Fire Rescue investment during budget talks
NANAIMO -Additional resources for increasingly strained Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) appears likely following a commitment from City councillors. Unanimous preliminary approval during a Thursday, Dec. 1 ...
Dec 05, 2022
Communication lines zapped on Gabriola Island following Tuesday snow storm
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Communication remains vastly reduced on Gabriola Island following Tuesday's wintry storm.The severing of a main communication line between Mudge Island and Vancouver Island has seen ...
Dec 01, 2022
Highway exits into Parksville closed after tanker carrying chemicals rolls
PARKSVILLE - Access from the Inland Island Hwy. to the south end of Parksville remains closed off Friday morning, following a vehicle incident.On Thursday, Nov. 24 at about 4 p.m. a semi truck carryin...
Nov 25, 2022
Police say no risk to public after Harewood stabbing
NANAIMO - A man was stabbed multiple times during a confrontation on Fifth St. near Bruce Ave. early Thursday morning.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said a man was taken from the scene and transp...
Nov 24, 2022
Nationwide test of emergency alert system set for Wednesday
NANAIMO - A test of Canada's emergency alert system will take place Wednesday. Phones will buzz and alerts will air on television and radio on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 1:55 p.m. to test the national Alert...
Nov 16, 2022