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‘It’s extremely upsetting:’ man injured in Harewood stabbing arrested for assault with weapon
NANAIMO - A man stabbed in Harewood early Thursday morning is accused of initiating a violent confrontation and could be charged, A 32-year-old Nanaimo man who was initially thought to be the victim o...
Nov 25, 2022
Highway exits into Parksville closed after tanker carrying chemicals rolls
PARKSVILLE - Access from the Inland Island Hwy. to the south end of Parksville remains closed off Friday morning, following a vehicle incident. On Thursday, Nov. 24 at about 4 p.m. a semi truck carryi...
Nov 25, 2022
‘The impact is profound:’ students help homeless community with annual campaign
NANAIMO - Students across the region are in their 19th year of putting smiles on the faces of some of the communities less fortunate. The Everybody Deserves a Smile (EDAS) campaign has students from k...
Nov 25, 2022
VIDEO: ‘It’s just not sustainable, they’re exhausted:’ nurses rally at Nanaimo hospital for more resources
NANAIMO - Their message is simple: more nurses and better supports are needed to prevent a crumbling of B.C.’s health-care system. Nearly 200 nurses from Nanaimo and surrounding communities marc...
Nov 24, 2022
Moonlight Madness holiday kickoff takes over downtown Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - An annual tradition to provide a holiday season boost to Qualicum Beach businesses returns to full strength. Moonlight Madness, featuring a Christmas tree light-up, entertainment, lat...
Nov 24, 2022
Restored heritage canoes destroyed by fire at Nanaimo’s Loudon Park
NANAIMO - An early morning fire has completely destroyed two Voyageur canoes valued at around $30,000. Smoke was reported to 911 after 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24 coming from the south end of Long Lak...
Nov 24, 2022
Police say no risk to public after Harewood stabbing
NANAIMO - A man was stabbed multiple times during a confrontation on Fifth St. near Bruce Ave. early Thursday morning. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said a man was taken from the scene and...
Nov 24, 2022
Woman found unconscious inside idling truck, with baby in back seat, faces criminal charges
NANAIMO - A 35-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after being found unconscious behind the wheel of her running vehicle, with her infant daughter and dog inside. On Thursday, Nov. 17 around 10:...
Nov 24, 2022
Parksville child porn bust sees retiree sentenced
NANAIMO - A senior with no prior criminal record was handed six months house arrest followed by a year probation for possessing child pornography on his tablet. Donald Robert Peech, 72, was sentenced ...
Nov 24, 2022
Island gas prices ‘shaping up rather nicely’ for 15 to 25 cent drop over coming weeks
NANAIMO - After months of near-constant climbs, some recent relief at the pump looks set to continue. The price for regular gasoline on Wednesday, Nov. 23 hovered around 165.9 cents per litre througho...
Nov 23, 2022
