Three men arrested for threats and attempted assault on security guard in Nanaimo
The suspects range in age from 25 to 37.
RCMP release photos of witnesses sought in Nanaimo hit-and-run
Both were seen speaking with the suspect driver prior to the collision.
Donation drive aims to bring coats to Nanaimo’s homeless
40 coats have been donated so far.
RCMP ask for public assistance after teenager reported missing from Nanaimo
He was reported missing on Thursday.
Nanaimo RCMP ask public for help to find missing 23-year-old
He has been missing since Saturday.
Central Vancouver Island remains hotspot in positive COVID-19 cases
68% of Island Health's active cases are currently in the central region.
Two suspects wanted in targeted Nanaimo home invasion
One of the suspects was armed with a machete.
Two separate Vancouver Island grocery stores report positive COVID-19 cases
Cases were reported between February 2nd and February 7th.
Nanaimo schools report COVID-19 exposures, others updated to clusters
Contact tracing is underway.
New electric vehicle chargers open at Nanaimo Airport
The chargers will be free for use until at least July 2.
Two more Vancouver Island schools report COVID-19 exposures
One school on Snuneymuxw First Nation closed Monday/Tuesday.
Nanaimo RCMP catch ‘Virus’ on charges of possession
Not the COVID variety.
Nanaimo mall delays opening Tuesday morning after receiving “unspecified” threat
Customers were kept outside while police searched the premises.
Wheelchair-bound woman succumbs to injuries after being struck by vehicle in Nanaimo
The incident occurred on New Year's Eve.
RCMP seek dashcam footage and witnesses in crash near Nanaimo
WARNING: this story contains graphic details some readers may find upsetting.
Woman in Nanaimo crash airlifted to hospital in critical condition
Two others were transported to hospital by ground ambulance with serious injuries.
Woman on motorized wheelchair struck by car in Nanaimo
She was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
COVID-19 outbreak at First Nation near Nanaimo leads to shelter-in-place order
"One thing is for sure: we will walk forward together as Snuneymuxw people."
Nanaimo RCMP offer a Christmas warning after BB gun owner shoots can
Play safe this holiday season, regardless of if you're 6...or 66?
Contractor selected as plans move forward for new Nanaimo jail
The government says construction will generate over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Nanaimo RCMP hunt for violent suspect believed to be on central Island
He is wanted for several charges including assault and break-and-enter.
Nanaimo RCMP seek suspect in assault at Cedar Skate Bowl
The victim was able to fight back and the attacker fled.
Nanaimo RCMP seize guns and swords from crashed driver
Officers believe the driver was experiencing a mental health crisis.
Nanaimo offers COVID-friendly holiday skate through late December
A number of businesses and other partners are sponsoring the event.
Police searching for Nanaimo woman who fled from vehicle collision on foot
She is believed to have caused the crash between the two Ford F-150 trucks.
Thief caught on camera stealing children’s backpacks from Vancouver Island daycare (VIDEO)
Two of the three bags were found.
Nanaimo RCMP near conclusion of coffee-throwing case at McDonald’s (VIDEO)
The incident was captured on dash cam footage and widely shared on social media.
Nanaimo announces reopening dates for recreation centres and Aquatic Centre
The facilities have been closed since March 16.
Nanaimo man dressed in saran wrap and underwear spotted at Woodgrove Mall
Meanwhile in Nanaimo…
Nanaimo RCMP seek ‘person of interest’ in Makayla Chang murder investigation
A Canada-wide appeal has been issued.
Nanaimo RCMP looking for missing 23-year-old woman last seen August 2nd
Family told police that she is “experiencing some personal struggles.”
RCMP searching for missing Vancouver Island woman who failed to return from trip to...
She was last seen on June 28th.
Vancouver Island man arrested for sexual assaults of sex trade workers in Nanaimo
Police are hoping that people will come forward with more information.
A new MRI scanner set to open in Nanaimo will reduce wait times on...
There were over 11,264 scans made in Nanaimo last year.
Nanaimo RCMP asking for help locating missing 14-year-old girl (UPDATED)
Her caregivers are extremely worried.
Vancouver Island man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Nanaimo
Before his arrest he was last seen in downtown Victoria
Nanaimo RCMP release surveillance photos of alleged electronics thieves (PHOTOS)
Two men and one woman are believed to be involved.
Province building 28 affordable town homes in Nanaimo
The units are intended for people with low incomes.
Police are looking for a missing 43-year-old Vancouver Island woman (UPDATED)
She was last seen on July 13th.
Nanaimo mall locked down Monday after youth spotted brandishing replica gun
Police were seen entering the building fully armed with rifles.
Nanaimo RCMP release surveillance photos of suspects who attempted to drill through bank wall...
They were attempting to access a night deposit box.
New Nanaimo to Vancouver high-speed passenger ferry delays launch
The new ferry was expected to start service this summer.
53-year-old man arrested for 50 break and enters on Vancouver Island
He would crawl on the floor in order to avoid motion sensor alarms.
Nanaimo RCMP looking to return 4 stolen rifles to their rightful owner
Anyone named ‘Tim’ lose their guns?
BC Ferries adding over 300 annual sailings to Nanaimo and Gabriola Island
They’re part of the 2,700 additional sailings announced in February.
RCMP investigating string of intentionally set fires at Nanaimo elementary school
There have been 8 fires since the beginning of April.
RCMP issue warning after two women’s drinks were tampered with at a Nanaimo nightclub
Same nightclub, two different days within one week.
Nanaimo RCMP investigates strange encounter of man wielding knife in public park
The incident took place at Colliery Dam Park.
Bystanders help Nanaimo RCMP officer arrest violent suspect on Sunday
The officer will be “sporting a black eye and some bumps and bruises for his efforts”.
23-year-old woman in critical condition following vehicle rollover near Nanaimo
The car flipped over the centre median into oncoming traffic.