Tag Archives: People
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
'A special opportunity:' RCMP host youth summer camp in Cedar
NANAIMO - Potential future RCMP officers were put through the paces at a youth police summer camp now underway in Cedar. The camp goes from July 3-7 at Cedar Secondary School, allowing high school stu...
Jul 04, 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
Last call for property tax payment before fines kick in
NANAIMO - Deadline day has arrived to pay 2023 property taxes without being hit with a fine. Municipal property taxes in the province are due by the end of day on Tuesday, July 4, including those with...
Jul 04, 2023
Man sentenced for attacks against woman at Nanaimo townhouse, faces manslaughter trial
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sternly rejected the testimony of a man convicted of beating up a woman who once considered him a close friend. Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, received 18 months in jail ...
Jun 30, 2023
New Harewood bike skills park opens in time for summer season
NANAIMO - Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, a new feature is available at the already well-stocked Harewood Centennial Park. A brand new mountain bike skills park was officially opened on ...
Jun 30, 2023
Nanaimo White Rapids set to host annual swim meet and BC provincials
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club is holding a three-day meet over the Canada Day Long weekend.It's a massive event with 465 competitive and novice swimmers.White Rapids president Kate Palm...
Jun 30, 2023
BC Ferries hopeful for no cancellations for Nanaimo area travellers
NANAIMO - While reduced service is hampering the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this long weekend, BC Ferries is hopeful it can stick to its existing schedule elsewhere, including service in and out of N...
Jun 29, 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