Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
North Nanaimo intersection once again highest crash site on Van Isle
NANAIMO - For a second consecutive year a Nanaimo intersection maintained its hold of having the most motor vehicle crashes on Vancouver Island. New ICBC data shows the Island Hwy., Hammond Bay Rd., A...
Jun 29, 2023
Private members bill aims to increase penalties for attacks against first responders
NANAIMO - Members of the federal NDP are raising the profile of a bill crafted to increase punishments for physical attacks against firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. Introduced by L...
Jun 28, 2023
Disaster averted following latest weed-fighting torch fire in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A number of garden enthusiasts in the Qualicum Beach area are taking severe risks while ridding unwanted vegetation from their properties. On Saturday, June 24 Qualicum Beach Fire Res...
Jun 27, 2023
Suspect arrested following pair of Nanaimo bush fires
NANAIMO - An investigation is underway into the cause and circumstances behind a pair of brush fires lit within minutes of each other.Fire Rescue crews were called to Bowen Park and a nearby wooded ar...
Jun 02, 2023
Fire damages business on Nanaimo's waterfront
NANAIMO - No injuries were reported following an afternoon fire at a business on Stewart Ave. along Nanaimo's waterfront.On May 26 just before 3 p.m. emergency crews were called to a structure fire at...
May 26, 2023
'There were three huge bangs:' concerns raised after repeated Nanaimo encampment fires
NANAIMO- Multiple propane tanks exploded during a fire at a small encampment in an area popular with the local homeless population. It happened Tuesday, March 28 at about 10:15 a.m. at a tent position...
Mar 28, 2023
VIDEO: Extension home completely destroyed by fire, smoke visible from Nanaimo
EXTENSION - Fire has completely destroyed a family home in a rural area south of Nanaimo.Flames broke out at the home on Muzwell Hill around 10 a.m., which was initially reported as a possible bush fi...
Mar 28, 2023
Body found inside abandoned Nanaimo building following fire
NANAIMO - One person is dead after a fire at the former Caledonian Clinic in the city's downtown. An RCMP officer on patrol, along with neighbours reported flames from the abandoned, boarded up and fe...
Mar 27, 2023
VIDEO: Lantzville businessman charged with mischief after baseball bat attack
NANAIMO - A mischief charge has been approved against a well-known Lantzville man following a case of mistaken identity.Police allege Stanley Pottie swung a baseball bat at four people inside a pickup...
Mar 21, 2023
Woman critically injured after being hit by vehicle along Parksville highway
PARKSVILLE - One person remains in hospital with significant injuries after a motorist hit two pedestrians on the Island Hwy in Parksville Oceanside RCMP, local firefighters and paramedics were called...
Mar 07, 2023