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Police seek suspect who started downtown Nanaimo alley fire

NANAIMO - Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for a man seen starting a fire in an alley during tinder dry conditions then walking away. Police say on Saturday, July 27 around 9:30 a.m., a man was seen in...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 30, 2024

Key Crown witness no-shows during Nanaimo manslaughter trial

NANAIMO - A witness at the scene of a fatal stabbing on Nanaimo's waterfront failed to testify as scheduled at an ongoing high-profile jury trial. BC Supreme Court Justice Robin Baird informed the 12-...

Daryl Major Jul 30, 2024

Fall leads to critical injury at Nanaimo’s Pipers Lagoon Park

NANAIMO - Several resources and Good Samaritans worked together in response to a seriously injured person who fell 10 meters from a steep rock face in Nanaimo's north end. Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) re...

Jul 29, 2024

Suspects sought after pair of boats stolen from Nanaimo's waterfront

NANAIMO - Mounties in Nanaimo are looking to identify two suspicious people after two boats went missing during two separate heists on the same night. Police say on Wednesday, July 10 around 1:30 a.m....

Alex Rawnsley Jul 29, 2024

Clippers keep traditional colours but add modernized logo for 2024-25

NANAIMO -The Clippers have a new look for the upcoming BCHL season.Orange, black and white will continue to be the team's primary colours but the Clippers have a brand new logo and will also sport a n...

Jul 27, 2024

Mid Island athletes boast podium finishes at BC Summer Games

NANAIMO - Central Island athletes helped lead Zone 6 to the highest medal count at the BC Summer Games in Maple Ridge. Zone 6 encompasses all of Vancouver Island and the central coast of the province ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 24, 2024

Nanaimo-based Island Top Team takes home three medals in Vancouver event

NANAIMO - Nanaimo Top Team had four athletes attend the Grappling Industries Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in Vancouver on July 20.The group had an impressive medal haul with three gold and two silver med...

Jul 22, 2024

Christmas in July to replenish toy donations for NRGH Pediatric Unit

NANAIMO - With a vital inventory of toys for young patients dwindling at Nanaimo hospital, a push is on to stock up to fulfill year-round demand. Members of the NRGH Pediatric Unit, backed by certifie...

Jul 20, 2024

Mobility mats installed at Parksville Beach

PARKSVILLE - A local beach is now more accessible than ever, after the installation of an accessible beach mat and the donation of two beach wheelchairs.The new accessible items are now in place at Pa...

Jul 19, 2024

Nanaimo woman guilty of graphic slaying & dismembering of former boyfriend

Editor's note: This story contains graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A woman has been found guilty of the reduced charge of second degree murder and for ...

Jul 19, 2024