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‘Our worst fear is fire:’ police seek suspect after senseless case of mischief in Cedar
CEDAR - Nanaimo RCMP are trying to locate a suspect following a purposely ignited fire at the entrance of a Cedar property. A small spot fire was started beside the driveway of Kathy Staton’s Wa...
Jul 21, 2023
‘I’m at a loss for words:’ father-son duo go head-to-head in Nanaimo bathtub race
NANAIMO - It’s far from an average bathtub weekend for the Andersons. Barry, 56 and his son Roehlan, 21, are believed to be the only father and son to be competing in this year’s World Cha...
Jul 21, 2023
Driver involved in late night Nanaimo Parkway crash dies of injuries
NANAIMO - The driver of a small vehicle hit along the Nanaimo Parkway late Wednesday night by an allegedly impaired motorist, has died. Police report the 24-year-old driver of a Toyota Yaris died of t...
Jul 21, 2023
Popular Nanaimo swap meet returns this weekend
NANAIMO - Hidden treasures will be lining city streets with the return of Reuse Rendezvous. On Saturday, July 22 and Sunday July 23, people are invited to place their no longer wanted usable items at ...
Jul 21, 2023
‘Significant changes’ made in Parksville to conserve water during drought
PARKSVILLE - Amid harsh drought conditions, little recent rains and next-to-nothing in the forecast, the City of Parksville are tightening their belts with water. Eastern Vancouver Island is listed at...
Jul 20, 2023
Study shows Cedar Market boosts Nanaimo economy by millions annually
NANAIMO - A new study into farmer’s markets province-wide highlighted considerable financial and community benefits provided by one of the Island’s biggest such offerings. Cedar Farmers Ma...
Jul 20, 2023
Alleged wrong-way, impaired Nanaimo Parkway driver flees after late night crash
NANAIMO - A 59-year-old man is accused of going the wrong way on the Nanaimo Parkway and crashing into an oncoming car late Wednesday evening, causing serious injuries to both drivers. Nanaimo RCMP sa...
Jul 20, 2023
Professional hockey player killed in Shawnigan Lake crash
SHAWNIGAN LAKE - An established pro hockey player died following an early morning single-vehicle crash in Shawnigan Lake. Mike Hammond was identified by Ice Hockey UK as the victim of a Wednesday, Jul...
Jul 20, 2023
VIDEO: Hullo officially unveils new Nanaimo fast ferries, including service start date
NANAIMO - Mark it on the calendar. Following months and months of planning, the city’s new fast ferry link to Vancouver has an official launch date. Hullo will begin accepting reservations short...
Jul 20, 2023
Woman pleads guilty to Parksville highway crash resulting in husband’s death
NANAIMO - A Chilliwack woman is taking responsibility for a late-night single-vehicle crash on the Inland Island Hwy. which claimed the life of her husband. Vanessa Caroline Gove, 37, pleaded guilty t...
Jul 19, 2023
