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Man sentenced for violent attack, attempted confinement in Lantzville

NANAIMO - A highly troubled addict lost his wallet, so he violently preyed on a vulnerable young woman unknown to him during a high profile random attack. A Tuesday, July 25 sentencing hearing in prov...

Jul 26, 2023

Nanaimo man sentenced for sharing explicit images of former partners

NANAIMO - A vindictive man used intimate images to retaliate against a pair of women, including his ex-wife. Rand Kirkorian, 41, was handed 18 months probation in the form of a suspended sentence afte...

Daryl Major Jul 25, 2023

'I decided to jump off of my boat:' Nanaimo fisherman helps rescue kayaker near Entrance Island

NANAIMO - Preston Hayden didn't think, he just acted and a capsized kayaker is likely still alive because of it.Hayden was operating his fishing charter side business on Saturday, July 22 when he, a g...

Jul 24, 2023

Independent Investigations Office probe police-linked injury and death in Nanaimo and Oceanside

NANAIMO - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is looking closer at a pair of incidents on the central Island.On July 14 at around 2 a.m. the IIO reports Nanaimo RCMP officers were called to ...

Jul 24, 2023

Two Nanaimo Brazilian jujitsuka win multiple golds at Vancouver tournament

NANAIMO - Two competitors from Island Top Team have come away from a Burnaby tournament well decorated.Both Rob Biernacki and Monica Bonczak attended the Grappling Industries Vancouver Brazilian jiu-j...

Jul 24, 2023

VIDEO: 'I just screamed:' humpback whale nearly topples Nanaimo bathtubber during race

NANAIMO - A rookie tubber has a whale of a bathtub tale.Tara McDonald's debut in the World Championship Bathtub Race was exhilarating and frightening as the Harris Auto Group racer came within feet of...

Jul 23, 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

'I'm at a loss for words:' father-son duo go head-to-head in Nanaimo bathtub race

NANAIMO - It's far from an average bathtub weekend for the Andersons.Barry, 56 and his son Roehlan, 21, are believed to be the only father and son to be competing in this year's World Championship Bat...

Jul 21, 2023

Study shows Cedar Market boosts Nanaimo economy by millions annually

NANAIMO - A new study into farmer's markets province-wide highlighted considerable financial and community benefits provided by one of the Island's biggest such offerings. Cedar Farmers Market draws o...

Jul 20, 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