Tag Archives: People

VIDEO: Woman pried from vehicle following serious north Nanaimo crash
NANAIMO - A head-on collision injured two people, including serious injuries to a woman immobilized in her vehicle.The incident happened at the intersection of Hammond Bay Rd. at Rutherford Rd. on Fri...
Sep 23, 2022

Nanaimo candidates to meet and greet with voters ahead of upcoming municipal election
NANAIMO - An informal Meet the Candidates Night established by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce aims to help voters learn more about who our next governors will be.The Nanaimo Chamber is hostin...
Sep 22, 2022

Power outage affects thousands after delivery truck hits hydro pole south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Nearly three thousand BC Hydro customers are without power following a motor vehicle incident south of Nanaimo.A delivery truck reportedly hit a hydro pole on the Trans Canada Hwy in the Mor...
Sep 21, 2022

Notorious south Nanaimo home declared nuisance property
NANAIMO - A property despised by neighbours is now officially a nuisance property, giving City officials the ability to fine its owners if problems persist. The designation for 52 Athletic St. was end...
Sep 21, 2022

Accused Maffeo Sutton park murderer remains locked up as case proceeds
NANAIMO - A man charged with second degree murder following a disturbing stabbing attack on Nanaimo's waterfront will remain in custody indefinitely. Mark Jayden Harrison, 19, had his case put over on...
Sep 21, 2022

Terry Fox Run returns to Nanaimo's Bowen Park, other mid Island communities
NANAIMO - Following virtual events for two years the annual Terry Fox Run makes its in-person comeback in Nanaimo and communities across Canada. The 42nd annual event takes place Sunday, Sept. 18 from...
Sep 18, 2022

Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair focusing on self and well-being
NANAIMO - For those who like to walk a more spiritual path when it comes to their health, there's an event which might energize your chakra. The Wellness & Spirit Fair is open to all ages and will...
Sep 17, 2022

Play On ball hockey tournament makes one of three BC stops in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Ball hockey will take over the downtown on the last official weekend of summer.Play On, an event dubbed as Canada's largest street hockey festival, will be at Maffeo Sutton Park, Front Stree...
Sep 16, 2022

UPDATE: Body of missing Nanoose Bay man found following missing persons investigation
UPDATE - Oceanside RCMP report they have located the body of Ottavio Cutillo. Foul play is not suspected in his death. The driver of the white truck police were looking for also made contact with offi...
Sep 15, 2022

Large restaurant, housing envisioned as part of redevelopment proposal near Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Drastic redevelopment plans across the street from NRGH aims to add supportive services for medical professionals and the general public.A development permit application submitted to City Ha...
Sep 15, 2022