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Nanaimo men facing 30 drug charges after extensive dark web & cryptocurrency investigation

NANAIMO - A three-year investigation in connection to an extensive drug trafficking network linked to homes in Nanaimo resulted in over two dozen charges laid. The charges against three men were laid ...

Alex Rawnsley May 31, 2022

Intersection safety cameras see rise in violators in Nanaimo and across B.C.

NANAIMO - Nearly 800 tickets from automated cameras were mailed to motorists either speeding or running a red light at one of two Nanaimo high crash intersections last year.Data from the ministry of t...

May 31, 2022

New Gabriola Island skateboard park officially unveiled

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A quaint village core on Gabriola Island has noticeably more life with a popular new recreational amenity now in place.A celebration at Huxley Community Park on Saturday, May 28 from...

May 28, 2022

Accommodations planned in Nanaimo for families of sick children

NANAIMO - Following successful projects elsewhere on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is next in line for a facility to help stabilize families during their time in need. Plans are in motion for group accomm...

May 27, 2022

'I feel so bad:' owner of flipped kayak on Nanaimo River comes forward

NANAIMO - A possible missing person case involving an overturned kayak retrieved from Nanaimo River has been solved with the best possible outcome.A woman contacted Nanaimo RCMP after police revealed ...

May 26, 2022

Local non-profit sprouts accessible community garden

NANAIMO - While small in stature, a new community garden is expected to make a big impact.Nanaimo Association of Community Living (NACL) unveiled a community garden at a grand opening celebration on W...

May 26, 2022

Nanaimo man awaits sentence for damaging sex offence against 13-year-old girl

Editor's note: This story contains details of sex abuse involving a minor and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Sentencing arguments unravelled events leading to...

May 24, 2022

Man drowns after Sunday evening swim at Long Lake

NANAIMO - Local search and rescue crews recovered the body of a man who is believed to have drowned in Long Lake.Nanaimo RCMP say the man was seen swimming toward the north end of Long Lake in the eve...

May 24, 2022

Cedar man agrees to peace bond following online communication with underage girl

NANAIMO - A year long peace bond was applied to a man in relation to a series of alleged sexually explicit messages to a girl three years ago.The order is not a criminal conviction, but rather an ackn...

May 24, 2022

Hundreds of microchips to track pets of Nanaimo area low income earners

NANAIMO - A donation of 500 microchips to keep a virtual leash on local pets is going a long way in providing peace of mind to low income earners.Helping Paws, a three-year-old initiative providing fr...

May 21, 2022