Tag Archives: People
Vulnerable man blasted with bear spray in quiet Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A man with diversabilities is afraid of going for walks alone after being victimized by an apparent unprovoked, senseless attack. On Thursday, April 18 just before 8:30 p.m., the 54-year-old...
9h ago
Unique offender sentenced for Nanaimo drug busts
NANAIMO - With numerous factors stacked against him led by severe cognitive deficits, a Nanaimo man was sentenced to a further two years in jail. Dale John Patterson, 41, previously pleaded guilty to ...
18h ago
VIDEO: Arrowsmith SAR president recognized for life-saving rescue
PARKSVILLE - Risking his life to save another resulted in a well-earned bravery medal for the highly regarded president of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. Arrowsmith SAR's Nick Rivers was awarded the Go...
Apr 22, 2024
Artificial turf fields open at Nanaimo's Harewood Centennial Park
NANAIMO - A pair of multi-use artificial sports fields in the south end are now serving vastly growing demand. On Saturday, April 20 newly constructed side-by-side all-weather artificial fields surrou...
Apr 22, 2024
Hospital foundation launches campaign for Nanaimo cancer diagnostic machine
NANAIMO - With a business plan approved for a new cancer centre in Nanaimo, an effort has begun to acquire a new diagnosis machine.Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) launched a campaign...
Apr 21, 2024
Senior women's box lacrosse returns to Nanaimo after 10+ year absence
NANAIMO - The Senior Women Timbermen make their season debut this weekend.Team member Jenna Krajinovic said it's the first time in more than ten years Nanaimo has had a senior women's squad and they'v...
Apr 19, 2024
Crews destroy invasive species from pristine island off Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - An extensive volunteer effort freed an island BC Parks day-use site of damaging invasive plant species recently. Between April 11 and 14, BC Marine Trails (BCMT) volunteers paddled to th...
Apr 19, 2024
Crown refutes self-defence claims for Nanaimo woman on trial for murder/dismembering ex-boyfriend
Editor's note: This story contains graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. VANCOUVER - No other options were available to a woman who smashed her estranged boyfriend's h...
Apr 18, 2024
Closing arguments scheduled in trial of Nanaimo woman accused of dismembering ex boyfriend
Editor's note: This story contains graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised.VANCOUVER - A full day of final submissions are on deck in the murder trial of a Nanaimo woman ...
Apr 17, 2024
Nanaimo led Van Isle in underground gas line damage in 2023
NANAIMO - Despite multiple public awareness campaigns, local residents and contractors are still damaging underground infrastructure. Data from Fortis BC shows Nanaimo recorded 20 gas line strikes fro...
Apr 17, 2024