Nanaimo

Litter of German Shepherd puppies stolen from Nanaimo backyard: RCMP

They were only 8-weeks-old.

‘Sustainable cancer care’: New cancer center coming to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

The business plan should be approved by fall 2023.

Man arrested after vigilant neighbour thwarts theft of boat trailer in Nanaimo

Police located several loaded .22 calibre rifles on one of the suspects.

Shots fired at 17-year-old driver during road rage incident in Nanaimo

A 43-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges.

This Nanaimo content creator has gone viral with the help of her precious pug...

Within hours her post garnered millions of views 🐶📈

BC Premier Eby revealed his cabinet members at Victoria’s Government House today

13 of the 28 ministers are newcomers to the cabinet table.

Thursday’s Jeopardy! will see Nanaimo VIU professor compete

We’re rooting for you, Whitney! 🥳

135 years: Remembering a Vancouver Island tragedy that left hundreds dead

It goes down in history as BC’s worst mining disaster.

Nanaimo woman fights off stranger after being struck by blunt object in abduction attempt

A woman in her 20s was struck by a blunt object as she helped the man.

Police release list of items discarded after “brutal” double stabbing in Nanaimo

They're hoping the public can help locate these items.
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61-year-old woman arrested after stealing $10,000 espresso machine from Nanaimo church

Her vehicle was seized and forfeited
Brandon Sheldon Missing

Nanaimo RCMP ask public for help to find missing teenager

He has been missing for nearly a week.

Police looking to identify two women who stole a $2K camera in Nanaimo

They were seen on camera taking the camera bag.
Missing Nanaimo Men

Two separate men reported missing from Nanaimo area

The men are aged 29 and 34, and family members are concerned for their wellbeing.
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Nanaimo opens cooling centre for people experiencing homelessness

It will remain open seven days a week til July 10.
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Nanaimo hotels scammed for nearly $1,700 through fake ‘head office’ calls

Employees in both cases were scammed out of their own money.
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Foul play ruled out in death of Nanaimo woman following autopsy

Deanna Williams was found dead on June 2.

Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in Nanaimo Parkway crash

The other driver was not injured.

Nanaimo woman defrauded of thousands in lottery scam

She lost nearly $27,000.
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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.
Brandon Sheldon Missing

RCMP ask for public assistance after teenager reported missing from Nanaimo

He was reported missing on Thursday.
Nathaniel Biernacyzk missing

Nanaimo RCMP ask public for help to find missing 23-year-old

He has been missing since Saturday.
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Central Vancouver Island remains hotspot in positive COVID-19 cases

68% of Island Health's active cases are currently in the central region.
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Two suspects wanted in targeted Nanaimo home invasion

One of the suspects was armed with a machete.
Grocery Stores Campbell River Nanaimo

Two separate Vancouver Island grocery stores report positive COVID-19 cases

Cases were reported between February 2nd and February 7th.
Bayview Elementary

Nanaimo schools report COVID-19 exposures, others updated to clusters

Contact tracing is underway.
Nanaimo Airport Chargers

New electric vehicle chargers open at Nanaimo Airport

The chargers will be free for use until at least July 2.
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Two more Vancouver Island schools report COVID-19 exposures

One school on Snuneymuxw First Nation closed Monday/Tuesday.
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Nanaimo RCMP catch ‘Virus’ on charges of possession

Not the COVID variety.
Woodgrove Mall

Nanaimo mall delays opening Tuesday morning after receiving “unspecified” threat

Customers were kept outside while police searched the premises.
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Wheelchair-bound woman succumbs to injuries after being struck by vehicle in Nanaimo

The incident occurred on New Year's Eve.
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RCMP seek dashcam footage and witnesses in crash near Nanaimo

WARNING: this story contains graphic details some readers may find upsetting.
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Woman in Nanaimo crash airlifted to hospital in critical condition

Two others were transported to hospital by ground ambulance with serious injuries.
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Woman on motorized wheelchair struck by car in Nanaimo

She was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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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."
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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?
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Contractor selected as plans move forward for new Nanaimo jail

The government says construction will generate over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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Nanaimo RCMP hunt for violent suspect believed to be on central Island

He is wanted for several charges including assault and break-and-enter.
Cedar Skate Park

Nanaimo RCMP seek suspect in assault at Cedar Skate Bowl

The victim was able to fight back and the attacker fled.
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Nanaimo RCMP seize guns and swords from crashed driver

Officers believe the driver was experiencing a mental health crisis.
City of Nanaimo Skate

Nanaimo offers COVID-friendly holiday skate through late December

A number of businesses and other partners are sponsoring the event.
Nanaimo man arrested

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.
McDonalds Coffee Throw

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 Aquatics Centre

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.”