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Man charged with murder in Tofino arrested in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of a Tofino man in December 2020. On Monday, Dec. 12, the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) with assis...
Dec 14, 2022
Search crews recover body of missing Nanaimo senior
NANAIMO - First responders located the body of a missing senior following extensive search efforts. Nanaimo RCMP combined forces with Nanaimo Search and Rescue to locate a body in the Stephenson Point...
Dec 14, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers scoreboard watching as season nears halfway point
NANAIMO - The Clippers watched as two of the top three teams in the BCHL had losing weekends. The first-overall Penticton Vees and the third-overall Surrey Eagles both suffered back to back loses on t...
Dec 14, 2022
‘Ecological gem:’ Link Island near Nanaimo donated to preserve rare ecosystem
NANAIMO - A large, unique piece of land is poised to be protected for generations to come. The 52.5 acre Link Island is now under the ownership of the Islands Trust Conservancy following a donation in...
Dec 14, 2022
VIDEO: Santa arrives in style to lift spirits at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Rudolph and company had the day off as Santa Claus touched down in the city. Jolly old St. Nick stopped by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) Tuesday, Dec. 13 to pay a visit to the kid...
Dec 13, 2022
Great Nanaimo Toy Drive facing ‘greater need and less donations’ this season
NANAIMO - It’s a problem not entirely unexpected, but still a problem regardless. Almost 1,200 children are registered to receive a gift through the annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive this year, but...
Dec 13, 2022
RCMP & Nanaimo SAR searching for missing senior near Stephenson Point
UPDATE - Search crews recovered the body of Elizabeth Gilchrist late Tuesday afternoon. – – – NANAIMO - A large search is underway for a missing senior. Elizabeth Gilchrist, 82-years...
Dec 13, 2022
Second floor deck charred following Old Victoria Rd. fire
NANAIMO - Moderate damage but a heavy response to a fire in the city’s south end. An enclosed deck area above AC Taxi’s building at 835 Old Victoria Rd. caught fire around 6:20 a.m. on Tue...
Dec 13, 2022
Holiday schedule adds 35 extra sailings between Nanaimo & Vancouver
NANAIMO - BC Ferries are ramping up for the holiday season. The company has added 35 extra sailings between Dec. 22 and Jan. 1 between Nanaimo’s Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver. Ano...
Dec 13, 2022
Man arrested, home raided following violent stabbing at Nanaimo apartment
NANAIMO - A man has been charged following a home invasion at an Albert St. apartment early Saturday morning during a home invasion. Nanaimo RCMP reported Jordan Reginald White, 26, of Nanaimo was cha...
Dec 12, 2022
