Tag Archives: People
Suspected Nanaimo bike thief pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking
NANAIMO - An investigation involving a man allegedly riding downtown on a stolen bike went in a completely different direction for police. McKenzie Derek Graham, 44, pleaded guilty to possessing fenta...
Jul 22, 2025
Crews nearly done key initial phase of Nanaimo’s Commercial St. revitalization
NANAIMO - A significant roadway overhaul through the epicentre of the city's downtown core has surpassed some key milestones. Commercial St. between Bastion and Wharf St. reopened to vehicular traffic...
Jul 21, 2025
VI Raiders open BCFC season on the road
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders want to see the 2025 season begin the same way the 2024 campaign ended, on a winning streak. The team earned a 4-6 record but capped off their last BCFC season with three cons...
Jul 19, 2025
Strong turnout for annual Nanaimo indoor pickleball tournament
NANAIMO - Nearly 200 competitors took part in the 11th annual Nanaimo Indoor Pickleball Tournament. It wasn't one of their largest turnouts but considering there were other pickleball events in Victor...
Jul 17, 2025
Parksville-born pitcher drafted into Major League Baseball
NANAIMO - First it was Elijah Ickes, then Connor Caskenette and now left handed pitcher Hayden Cuthbertson has become the third player in Nanaimo NightOwls history to be drafted into Major League Base...
Jul 15, 2025
NightOwls look to build in second half towards WCL playoff spot
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo NightOwls have jumped out to a strong start in the second half of their West Coast League baseball season.After going 12-15 in the first half the NightOwls were 5-2 in the first ...
Jul 12, 2025
Nanaimo ball hockey teams earn medals, local league eyes expansion/hosting provincials
NANAIMO - A Canadian past-time is making a resurgence in the Harbour City. Nanaimo Ball Hockey League (NBHL) featuring an 11-team men's league staged between early April and the end of June at Nanaimo...
Jul 12, 2025
Nanaimo Marine Festival launches with dragon boat festival
NANAIMO - Combined with an annual bump-up in tourism traffic making its way to Nanaimo, summer events season is here. The annual Nanaimo Marine Festival, featuring three popular water-based events, la...
Jul 11, 2025
VIDEO: Man throws jacket, water at youth then steals bike outside Nanaimo McDonald's
NANAIMO - Police are looking for a man seen on security camera footage stealing a bike outside a local McDonald's.The incident occurred on Friday, July 4 at around 4 p.m., with two youth sitting outsi...
Jul 11, 2025
'It blew up like crazy:' golf tournament honouring beloved Nanaimo man sees strong support
NANAIMO - While the life of a beloved member of the Nanaimo soccer community was tragically cut short, supporters vow to carry on his legacy. The first of a planned annual Reid Davidson Memorial Golf ...
Jul 11, 2025