Tag Archives: People
Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes advise against door-to-door donations
NANAIMO - It remains unclear whether it was done with the right intentions, or by someone looking for a quick buck.Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank reports it had been alerted of someon...
Dec 09, 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
'Quite impressive:' strong compliance during initial impaired driving blitz in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Impaired driving was at a minimum when Nanaimo RCMP's first winter CounterAttack check stop greeted drivers, and local police hope the trend continues.Nanaimo Res. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien sai...
Dec 08, 2022
Vaccinations underway with rare bacterial disease impacting regional homeless populations
NANAIMO - Health workers are reaching out to people most at risk in specific Island communities following a notable surge of lab confirmed cases of a bacterial disease. Cases of Haemophilus influenza ...
Dec 08, 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
VIDEO: 'It was terrifying:' massive fire destroys Bowser gas station
BOWSER - An overnight fire completely destroyed a long-standing gas station serving the community of Bowser.The Esso on Hwy. 19A just north of Coburn Rd. erupted into flames during the late evening of...
Dec 07, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers coach pleased with results, says team still needs to grow
NANAIMO - The Clippers are in first place in the Coastal Division and they've only lost four games all season but coach Colin Birkas is always looking for areas to improve."Because of a good goaltendi...
Dec 07, 2022
City investigates issuing fines against Nicol St. drug consumption site, NANDU operator calls it a 'hostile escalation'
NANAIMO - A nuisance property designation is being considered by the City of Nanaimo in response to a controversial south end drug consumption site. During a Monday, Dec. 5 council meeting mayor Leono...
Dec 06, 2022
'We try to respond to all complaints:' Nanaimo sidewalk clearing falls on property owners
NANAIMO - While most roads in the region remain mostly clear from two significant snow events within a week, sidewalks are a different issue. Many sidewalks in front of homes and businesses remain und...
Dec 06, 2022
Push for higher vaccination rates made as flu virus clamps down on young people
NANAIMO - Influenza cases continue rising as provincial health officials attempt to combat low vaccination rates among youth.Provincial health officials outlined an increase of flu cases is leading to...
Dec 05, 2022