Mounties cleared of wrongdoing in Nanaimo man's death
British Columbia's police watchdog has cleared the RCMP of any wrongdoing in the death of a man in Nanaimo, B.C., last month.
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Nanaimo girl creates playground and stadium for pet snails
When Olivia started searching for snails at the start of the pandemic, her mom Sarah wasn’t surprised.
Caught on cam: Trees fall on Nanaimo home amid B.C. windstorm
A pair of tall trees toppled onto a Nanaimo, B.C., home Wednesday as a windstorm wreaked havoc on Vancouver Island.
'It was a total wreck': Nanaimo family escapes house fire
A large foster family escaped an evening house fire in central Nanaimo, which ruined their home and damaged another next door.
Nanaimo issues warning after mother bear, cubs spotted in parks
The City of Nanaimo is warning residents to be on the lookout after a mother bear and her two cubs were reported in two recent sightings.
'Traumatized and bruised': 71-year-old Nanaimo woman assaulted and robbed: RCMP
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after a woman was assaulted and robbed while walking downtown in March.
Nanaimo nightclub patrons hospitalized after drinks spiked: RCMP
Mounties on Vancouver Island are warning nightclub-goers to be vigilant after two people were hospitalized after their drinks were spiked in Nanaimo, B.C.
Nanaimo to start curbside recycling inspections due to high contamination rates
The City of Nanaimo is asking residents to be mindful of what they place in their blue curbside recycling bins since recycling loads are coming in with high contamination levels.
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Boys arrested after rocks thrown at moving cars in Nanaimo
Police say two boys were arrested on Sunday evening after they reportedly threw rocks at passing cars.
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Nanaimo RCMP issue warning after man exposes himself to woman on trail
Mounties in Nanaimo are asking trail users to be aware after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman last week.
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'A real cultural cornerstone': Repairs coming to Chinese Cemetery in Nanaimo, B.C.
The City of Nanaimo plans to complete some much-needed repairs at its historic Chinese Cemetery.
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'His face was right up at the window': Conservation officers urge bear mindfulness on Vancouver Island
B.C. conservation officers are urging people to keep their garbage inside or make sure it's secured outside as bear interactions rise on Vancouver Island.
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Liquor store employee doused with bear spray during theft: Nanaimo RCMP
Nanaimo RCMP are on the lookout for three people after an alleged shoplifting incident involving bear spray took place in March.
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Cruise ship docks in Nanaimo for maintenance work
A large cruise ship anchored in the Harbour City will be there for about a week as it uses the Nanaimo cruise ship terminal for a preparatory technical visit.
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Nanaimo marks 135 years since B.C.'s deadliest mining disaster
The City of Nanaimo is preparing to mark 135 years since a pair of explosions killed 150 people in British Columbia's deadliest mining disaster.
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Injuries from apparent motorcycle crash were actually from assault, Nanaimo RCMP say
Mounties in Nanaimo are asking the public for help as they investigate an aggravated assault that happened in the city last week.
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Public market pitched as part of Nanaimo downtown revamp
Nanaimo's efforts to revitalize its downtown core are developing, with a plan on the table aimed at improving safety and a pitch to transform a derelict site.
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Nanaimo RCMP say educator was driving while impaired with 4 students in vehicle
Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., issued a 90-day driving prohibition Monday to a 43-year-old educator suspected of driving while impaired with four students in her vehicle.
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Man charged in Nanaimo coffee shop murder deemed fit to stand trial
A 29-year-old man is fit to stand trial for second-degree murder in the random killing of a senior at a Nanaimo, B.C., coffee shop earlier this year.
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Nanaimo ferry travellers delayed for hours as sailings fill up
Ferry travellers from Nanaimo, B.C., to the Lower Mainland are in for long waits Monday as cancellations and traffic volumes are causing a severe backlog for those trying to leave the island.
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Canadian warships return to Esquimalt, B.C., after three-month operation
Two Canadian navy ships returned to their homeport in Esquimalt, B.C., on Thursday following their participation in Operation Caribbe, a counter-narcotics mission led by the U.S.
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Car travelling 185 km/h on Malahat impounded: RCMP
Two drivers were slapped with temporary driving bans and had their vehicles impounded for seven days after they were spotted speeding excessively on the Malahat highway, according to RCMP.
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Mounties cleared of wrongdoing in Nanaimo man's death
British Columbia's police watchdog has cleared the RCMP of any wrongdoing in the death of a man in Nanaimo, B.C., last month.
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Flesh-eating disease among pets prompts warning on Vancouver Island
Veterinarians on Vancouver Island are encouraging residents to monitor their pets after several dogs were found to have necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating disease.
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Province to reveal business case for new Royal B.C. Museum
The British Columbia government says it will release its business case for a new Royal B.C. Museum next week in response to concerns about the province's $789-million plan.
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N.B. coroner jury says use-of-force policy needs review after officer kills woman
An independent group should review the use-of-force policy that guides New Brunswick police to ensure it is concise and understood by all officers in the province, a coroner's jury recommended Thursday.
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B.C. tobacco tax increases push smokers to black market, group says
Higher taxes on cigarettes in British Columbia will push more smokers to buy tobacco on the black market and fund organized crime across the province, according to the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco.
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BC Hydro sending repair crews to Vancouver Island as thousands still without power after storm
BC Hydro is sending repair crews to Vancouver Island to restore power to thousands of people who remain in the dark after Wednesday's windstorm.
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Fewer COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals this week as 6th wave shows signs of receding
The number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals has declined since last week, but remains elevated compared to where it was when the province first switched to weekly reporting of pandemic data.
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Health-care rally draws hundreds to B.C. legislature
As a growing number of British Columbians can’t find a primary care provider, hundreds of demonstrators demanded more health-care resources at a “Rally for Change” at the legislature.
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Victoria's Whistle Buoy to host live wrestling event this summer
Victoria craft brewing company Whistle Buoy will celebrate its third birthday with a live wrestling and music event in June.
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Langford to host first annual Canada Day celebration
Move over Victoria, the City of Langford is unveiling its own plans to host a family-friendly Canada Day event this year.
NATIONAL NEWS
Quebec confirms first two cases of monkeypox; 20 other suspected cases under investigation
Quebec's health ministry announced Thursday evening there are two confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province, while 20 other suspected cases are still under investigation.
Stakes are high for farmers as 2022 crop shapes up to be most expensive in history
The stakes are high as Canadian farmers take to the fields to plant 2022's crop, which some are saying could find a place in the record books as 'the most expensive ever.'
Do COVID-19 rapid tests work on Omicron?
A recent study revealed that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests may be less sensitive to newer variants, leaving some to wonder just how accurate these tests actually are. Experts share how to get the most accurate results when testing for the virus.
Canada banning Chinese telecom giant Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
Canada is banning China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE, another Chinese company, from participating in the country's 5G wireless networks, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns. Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement about prohibiting products and services from these 'high-risk vendors,' in Ottawa on Thursday.
Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian tour but calls for reconciliation continue
A whirlwind visit by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has ended but the calls for meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples have not.
Elon Musk denies he sexually harassed flight attendant on private jet: report
Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter late on Thursday to denounce as 'utterly untrue' claims in a news report that he had sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016.
U.S. accuses Russia of weaponizing food in Ukraine war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on Thursday of weaponizing food and holding grain for millions of people around the world hostage to help accomplish what its invasion of Ukraine has not -- 'to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people.'
Abortion accessibility in Canada: The Catholic hospital conflict
A leaked draft showing that the U.S Supreme Court justices are preparing to overturn the Roe v. Wade abortion-rights ruling has sparked debate in Canada, including whether Catholic hospitals can impede your access to abortion.
Ed Fast says it became 'untenable' to do job as Conservative finance critic
Conservative MP Ed Fast said it was becoming 'untenable' to do his job as finance critic within the Conservative Party of Canada, which is why he asked to be relieved of his duties.
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'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack
A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.
Caught on cam: Trees fall on Nanaimo home amid B.C. windstorm
A pair of tall trees toppled onto a Nanaimo, B.C., home Wednesday as a windstorm wreaked havoc on Vancouver Island.
'It was a total wreck': Nanaimo family escapes house fire
A large foster family escaped an evening house fire in central Nanaimo, which ruined their home and damaged another next door.
Saanich resident arrested for more than $10K in lumber thefts
West Shore RCMP say a Saanich, B.C., resident has been arrested after thousands of dollars worth of lumber was stolen out of the Colwood, B.C., area.
West Coast Trail hiker who lost eye on hike now fighting brain infection
A West Coast Trail hiker remains in hospital after losing his eye in a fall and developing a brain infection. His son says they're determined to one day return and finish the hike.
B.C. agility dog with 3 legs wins national award
Although Fisher is partial to just laying about cuddling the cat, the three-legged dog’s determination is proving to be boundless.
Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies
One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.
Victoria friends order beloved pizza from Ontario to B.C.
Two co-workers in Victoria got some cheesy satisfaction after they got pizzas delivered to British Columbia from their hometown of Windsor, Ont.
Death metal band with drummer from Oak Bay, B.C., wins Juno award
"Death metal is just about as far away from Oak Bay as you can get," says the drummer for Archspire, who's from the island and is celebrating the band's 2022 Juno award win.
Local Spotlight
'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek
A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.
With Grand Manan's only bank set to close, residents of the N.B. island are fighting to keep it open
Residents on the New Brunswick island of Grand Manan are rallying to keep their village’s only bank open. The Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, notified customers of its plans to leave Grand Manan in January.
100-year-old veteran to walk 100km for homeless heroes
A soon-to-be centenarian and veteran of the Second World War is about to walk 100 kilometres to raise funds for homeless veterans.
Manitoba parents want changes to allow traditional Indigenous names on birth certificates
A new bill brought forward by Manitoba’s NDP would allow parents to give their children traditional Indigenous names.
'A pretty amazing phenomenon': Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg
Even though it is spring, some Manitobans were in for a cool surprise over the weekend as ice piled up on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, creating what looked like giant hills of ice.
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