Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Highway crash in Ladysmith leads to critical injuries
LADYSMITH - A two vehicle crash along the highway has caused significant injuries to two people. BC RCMP confirmed the Trans Canada Hwy. crash just south of First Ave. during the noon hour on Wednesda...
Jul 26, 2023
'Our worst fear is fire:' police seek suspect after senseless case of mischief in Cedar
CEDAR - Nanaimo RCMP are trying to locate a suspect following a purposely ignited fire at the entrance of a Cedar property. A small spot fire was started beside the driveway of Kathy Staton's Walsh Rd...
Jul 21, 2023
Alleged wrong-way, impaired Nanaimo Parkway driver flees after late night crash
NANAIMO - A 59-year-old man is accused of going the wrong way on the Nanaimo Parkway and crashing into an oncoming car late Wednesday evening, causing serious injuries to both drivers.Nanaimo RCMP say...
Jul 20, 2023
Quebec man charged for lighting multiple fires along Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO -A Quebec man who Nanaimo RCMP allege lit a series of fires along the Nanaimo Parkway has been charged. Kevin Frank Macey-Girard, 35, is accused of setting over a half-dozen small fires, which...
Jul 07, 2023
Man pleads guilty to brutal murder of former girlfriend in Bowser
Editor's Note: This story contains graphic details. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - An estranged boyfriend has admitted to the carefully orchestrated and violent murder of his vulnerable former girlf...
Jul 05, 2023
VIDEO: Multiple fires apparently deliberately lit in bush off Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - Fire crews are battling several fires, which are believed to be deliberately lit. Smoke was seen coming from bushland off Northfield Rd., near the Nanaimo Parkway on Tuesday, July 4 around 1...
Jul 04, 2023
Serious injury avoided after man was pinned by own vehicle in north Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle unexpectedly rolled down his driveway and across the street where he was temporarily pinned. Emergency crews responded to McGirr Rd. near Icarus...
Jun 29, 2023
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