Nanaimo driver dead after multi-vehicle crash on Trans-Canada Highway
A 73-year-old man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while driving on the Trans-Canada Highway near Nanaimo on Friday.
Nanaimo News
'Very good opportunity': 172-room hotel finally opens in Nanaimo
After a soft opening in March, the Courtyard by Mariott hotel has officially opened its doors in the Harbour City.
Nanaimo woman, 19, wins U.K. cheese wheel race while unconscious
A young B.C. woman has quite the story to tell, or at least the parts she can remember, after winning a cheese wheel race in England, even after being knocked unconscious.
Tent caterpillars infesting Vancouver Island
Huge masses of tent caterpillars are being seen among trees and hedges across Vancouver Island.
Nanaimo opens water parks amid B.C. heat wave
Those looking to escape the heat on the Mid-Island can go to any of Nanaimo's four public water parks this summer.
'Vicious' assault leaves man with life-threatening injuries in Nanaimo
The Nanaimo RCMP are seeking witnesses to a "vicious" assault that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Nanaimo hockey player heading to NHL draft
For the first time in more than 50 years, a hockey player from Nanaimo is expected to be a first round pick in this year's NHL draft.
Vancouver Island University applies to offer remote degrees in N.W.T.
According to a press release issued by the GNWT, Vancouver Island University has applied to deliver a remote Bachelor of Education program within the Northwest Territories this fall.
Nanaimo regional district concerned with 'problematic' compostable plastics
Compostable takeout containers and foodservice packaging may seem like a great way to reduce waste, but local governments like the Regional District of Nanaimo say what is, and isn't, accepted in the green bin isn't so easy to communicate.
Water restrictions begin in Nanaimo area
Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions have begun in the Regional District of Nanaimo as warm spring weather arrives on the island.
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Nanaimo regional district concerned with 'problematic' compostable plastics
Compostable takeout containers and foodservice packaging may seem like a great way to reduce waste, but local governments like the Regional District of Nanaimo say what is, and isn't, accepted in the green bin isn't so easy to communicate.
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Water restrictions begin in Nanaimo area
Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions have begun in the Regional District of Nanaimo as warm spring weather arrives on the island.
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Police respond to youth 'firearm' call in Nanaimo
The Nanaimo RCMP say a youth was arrested after they were spotted pointing what appeared to be a firearm at passing motorists on Thursday morning.
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'Don't want to be forced out': Nanaimo residents concerned about proposed rent increase
A group of tenants in Nanaimo have been caught off guard by a proposed rent increase that some say could push them out.
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Nanaimo RCMP arrest 3, seize drugs, weapons in traffic stop
Three people were arrested in Nanaimo last week after a search of their vehicle during a traffic stop turned up a large quantity of pills, cash and weapons, including a hunting knife and a tactical shotgun.
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Nanaimo chainsaw artist creates incredible sculpture out of old tree
A Nanaimo couple has taken a chainsaw to an old cedar tree in their yard. But it's not what you think.
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Friend 'shocked' after signs for missing Nanaimo woman removed
The Nanaimo RCMP are on the lookout for missing person signs that have been removed over the past several weeks.
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Vancouver Island University program pairs students with inmates to study criminology
Markus Batraki wants people to know he's just a guy getting his degree. He just happens to be doing it while incarcerated at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre.
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15-year-old arrested after pulling knife at Nanaimo high school
A hold-and-secure was put in place at Nanaimo District Secondary school Monday morning after an altercation between “several youths” in which a knife was produced, Nanaimo RCMP say.
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'Extremely concerning': Elementary student finds packet of fentanyl on Nanaimo school grounds
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is reminding students never to handle suspicious items after a packet containing fentanyl was found by an elementary school student and then taken home.
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New Vancouver-Nanaimo ferry service launching soon
A new ferry route promising a speedy trip between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver is launching soon, and it's not being run by BC Ferries.
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'Heartbreaking': Video shows man destroying business windows along Nanaimo street
Just hours after B.C. Premier David Eby came to the Harbour City to provide an announcement on cracking down on repeat offenders, a local business says it was targeted and damaged by a prolific offender.
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'We drop silver and you find it': Nanaimo silversmiths create treasure hunt on Vancouver Island
Two silversmiths from Nanaimo are hiding their hand-poured silver creations in local parks for people to go out and find.
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Disease and climate change put pressure on bees and their keepers: apiary inspector
Without bees, there is no food, so keeping hives healthy is of utmost importance. That job is becoming more difficult thanks to an outbreak of disease and the effects of climate change.
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Woman missing for over 2 weeks may be traveling across B.C.: Sidney RCMP
Mounties are seeking the public’s help to locate Nancy Wilde, who was last seen on May 17.
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Oak Bay Tea Party returns for 61st year
The Oak Bay Tea Party is returning to Willows Beach for its 61st year this weekend.
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Wildfire burning out of control near Sayward, B.C., surpasses 200 hectares
A wildfire burning out of control on northern Vancouver Island is now estimated to cover 208 hectares, or just over two square kilometres, provincial wildfire officials said Friday.
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'Utterly disgusting': Canadian Army sergeant fined for 'anti-Jewish' comments
A 38-year-old sergeant in the Canadian Army was fined $3,000 and issued a severe reprimand after he made what a military judge described as 'utterly disgusting' anti-Jewish comments while conducting an infantry training course in 2021.
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Nanaimo driver dead after multi-vehicle crash on Trans-Canada Highway
A 73-year-old man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while driving on the Trans-Canada Highway near Nanaimo on Friday.
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BC Transit warns of potential cancellations in Comox Valley
BC Transit says travellers in the Comox Valley should be prepared for potential route changes or cancellations this week due to a labour shortage.
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B.C. extends old-growth logging deferral in Fairy Creek
The province is extending its deferral of old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed area of Vancouver Island until 2025.
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'Very good opportunity': 172-room hotel finally opens in Nanaimo
After a soft opening in March, the Courtyard by Mariott hotel has officially opened its doors in the Harbour City.
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8,000 people on waitlist for B.C. e-bike rebate
One day after applications opened for e-bike rebates in B.C. a waitlist is in effect.
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Saanich closing part of Shelbourne Street for road construction
The District of Saanich is warning commuters of full, 24-hour closures of a portion of Shelbourne Street for road construction.
NATIONAL NEWS
Canada sticking with 2050 net zero targets, but progress may come faster than expected, minister says
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is not ruling out finding ways to achieve net zero sooner than the existing 2050 goal, but would not say whether there would be a definitive commitment to move up the target.
Huda Mukbil, CSIS's first Black Arab-Canadian Muslim, spy opens up about her fight against terrorism and discrimination
Huda Mukbil, Canada's first Black Arab-Canadian Muslim spy, opens up in her new book about life in the world of espionage and the discrimination she faced within the CSIS.
Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why
Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.
Four kids and one man drown after Quebec fishing accident: provincial police
A fishing excursion ended in tragedy on Saturday when four children died in a village in northeastern Quebec, provincial police said.
Indian railways official says error in signalling system led to crash that killed 275 people
The derailment in eastern India that killed 275 people and injured hundreds was caused by an error in the electronic signalling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials said Sunday.
Ukrainian president says at least 500 children killed by war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia's war, now in its 16th month, has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children.
Navalny supporters hold demonstrations to mark Russian opposition leader's 47th birthday
Alexei Navalny voiced hope for a better future in Russia as his supporters held pickets and demonstrations to mark the imprisoned opposition leader's 47th birthday on Sunday.
What to know as Prince Harry prepares for court fight with British tabloid publisher
Prince Harry is set to testify in the first of his five pending legal cases largely centred around battles with British tabloids. Opening statements are scheduled Monday in his case.
China rebukes U.S., Canadian navies for Taiwan Strait transit
China's military rebuked the United States and Canada for 'deliberately provoking risk' after the countries' navies staged a rare joint sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
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What's in store for summer weather on Vancouver Island?
The arrival of June brings on the start of summer. So what can Vancouver Island expect for summer 2023?
B.C. workers rally against federal decision to close fish farms
There was outrage on the streets of Campbell River on Thursday as more than 100 fish farm workers gathered to raise concerns about the closure of open net pen fish farms in the area.
Alberta woman gets Ferrari impounded after speeding on Malahat
The RCMP's B.C. Highway Patrol says an Alberta woman was ticketed and had her Ferrari impounded after speeding on the Malahat highway earlier this month.
Wildfire near Sayward, B.C., remains out of control, but officials say progress being made
British Columbia wildfire officials say crews are making progress in their efforts to suppress a large forest fire on northern Vancouver Island, though the 160-hectare blaze was still burning out of control Thursday.
Victoria school board votes to end police liaison program
The Greater Victoria School District (SD61) board is following through with is controversial decision to end the school police liaison program.
Massive superyacht with helicopter pad docks in Victoria
A 62-metre superyacht has made B.C.'s capital its latest port of call.
B.C. to set housing goals for 10 major communities under new housing act
The B.C. government will set housing targets for 10 major communities on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in an effort to combat the province's housing shortage.
Nanaimo woman, 19, wins U.K. cheese wheel race while unconscious
A young B.C. woman has quite the story to tell, or at least the parts she can remember, after winning a cheese wheel race in England, even after being knocked unconscious.
Victim outraged after Campbell River stabbing suspect found not guilty
A former security guard in Campbell River is outraged after the man suspected of stabbing him during a shoplifting incident in 2021 was cleared of all charges.
Local Spotlight
Eyewitness accounts: A glimpse inside N.S. fire damaged neighbourhoods
A burnt metal frame of a trampoline offers a tiny trace of the young family who until Sunday, lived on Jenna Lane.
Orcas ramming boats doing some 'teenage roughhousing': UBC researchers
Gangs of killer whales have been causing chaos off the coast of Spain for the past few years, ramming into hundreds of boats, causing expensive damage to some and even sinking three since 2020. And UBC researchers have a theory why.
DJ dad in Guelph, Ont. brings his beats to the streets on the back of stroller
A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City.
Ontario soccer referees to wear body cameras to combat increase in abuse
Ontario referees will be outfitted with body cameras this summer in an effort to stop aggressive abuse at soccer games across the province.
In photos: Out-of-control wildfires force thousands to evacuate in N.S.
Pictures from across Nova Scotia highlight the destruction brought on by two wildfires that are burning out of control in the province.
