Tag Archives: People
‘It just seems reckless and stupid:’ fire damages south Nanaimo campground cafe
NANAIMO - Just in time for the busy season, an apparent case of arson hit a popular cafe at a south Nanaimo campground. The fire was reported early on Friday, June 21 at Living Forest Oceanside Campgr...
Jun 21, 2024
Slopestyle mountain bike event returns to Nanaimo for a second year
NANAIMO - Nearly 40 freestyle mountain bikers are practicing and competing at the Stevie Smith Bike Park.Spokesperson Nate Berkheimer said the second-ever Vancouver Island Slopestyle event began Thurs...
Jun 21, 2024
Criminal investigation continuing into serious Nanaimo Parkway crash
NANAIMO - Local Mounties continue probing the circumstances leading to a serious collision along the Nanaimo Parkway earlier this week.Traffic was blocked off in both directions for several hours afte...
Jun 21, 2024
Stolen backpack at Duncan school nabs repeat offender 15-month jail sentence
DUNCAN - A man with a lengthy criminal history will be behind bars for the next 15 months after he stole a backpack from inside a Duncan school. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said on March 8 around 2:45 ...
Jun 20, 2024
Competitive season ends on a high for Nanaimo Gymnastics School
NANAIMO - The season has now ended for the elite competitive athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School, but there's one session remaining for their recreational students.The Vancouver Island Champions...
Jun 20, 2024
Therapeutic garden to lift spirits at Kiwanis Village Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An emerging garden with a deeper meaning is taking shape to bring the Kiwanis Village Nanaimo (KVN) community closer together.Landscape crews and residents came together at KVN on Nelson St....
Jun 20, 2024
Respectful Spaces Bylaw to be implemented by Nanaimo City Council
NANAIMO - A formal process of dealing with inappropriate behaviour in City facilities and its staffed public outdoor spaces is about to come into effect. City councillors unanimously passed three read...
Jun 19, 2024
Supportive & affordable housing complex poised to replace temporary 250 Terminal housing
NANAIMO - Rezoning Terminal Ave. properties to allow for a multi-building housing complex is proceeding with some amendments called for by nearby residents.The proposed complex will feature a five-sto...
Jun 18, 2024
Woman sentenced for post-treatment crime spree in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An Alberta woman avoided jail after being convicted of stealing mail, a vehicle, and items from a thrift store in three separate incidents while living in Nanaimo. Brittany Michelle Barling,...
Jun 18, 2024
Heat to blast mid Island not expected to last: Environment Canada
NANAIMO - A forecaster isn't anticipating a brief heatwave is a sign we're in for a long, hot summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor said South Coast temperatures are slated to rise wi...
Jun 18, 2024