Tag Archives: People
Nanaimo Parkway traffic hampered due to lengthy oil slick
NANAIMO - The northbound lane of the Nanaimo Parkway was closed due to an oil spill. Nanaimo Fire Rescue confirmed an extended oil slick stretched in the right hand northbound lane of the Nanaimo Park...
Jun 28, 2021
NRGH pediatricians bust out their favourite moves
NANAIMO - Anyone paying a visit to the pediatrics department of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in the last month saw something unexpected.Everyone in the department practiced their dance moves and ...
Jun 28, 2021
Departure Bay students explore and mark Linley Valley trails
NANAIMO - The criss-crossing trails of the Linley Valley are now much less confusing and intimidating for a young Nanaimo class.Grade 7 students from the Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School on Tuesday...
Jun 27, 2021
New information in Lisa Marie Young's disappearance after several people come forward
NANAIMO - Rejuvenated efforts to solve a presumed homicide has resulted in new tips considered by police to be "credible and important" to their investigation. Lead investigator Cpl. Markus Muntener s...
Jun 26, 2021
Island Health sees uptick in COVID-19 cases after quiet week
NANAIMO - Island Health faced an uptick in COVID-19 cases.Five new cases were confirmed on Friday, June 22, after two days of only two new cases each day. The number of active cases rose to 29 from 25...
Jun 25, 2021
Overnight shelter opening earlier as record-breaking heat hits area
NANAIMO - The doors of a Nanaimo overnight shelter are opening earlier to help clients get out of the hot sun. Kevan Griffith, coordinator of the Unitarian Shelter on Townsite Rd., said they wanted to...
Jun 25, 2021
Driver guilty of fatal Cedar crash fined, avoids driving prohibition
NANAIMO - A man convicted in a crash south of Nanaimo which killed a well known retired police officer is keeping his drivers license. Conrad Nikolaus Wetten, 25, was handed a $1,500 fine on Friday, J...
Jun 25, 2021
BC Ferries' new schedule released to handle busy summer
NANAIMO - Ferries to and from Vancouver Island are expected to be packed this summer, especially as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. BC Ferries' summer schedule began Friday, June 25 with extra sailings ...
Jun 25, 2021
Old South Wellington School turning into much-needed community centre
NANAIMO - Members of the South Wellington community will once again have a place to meet and socialize after going without a venue for nearly a decade. The Regional District of Nanaimo and SD68 announ...
Jun 24, 2021
Parksville man jailed for terrorizing women with anonymous sexually explicit calls & texts
Editor's Note: The following story may not be suitable for all readers, discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man was jailed after he unleashed a lengthy and damaging harassment campaign against several P...
Jun 24, 2021
