Nanaimo

• Historic coal mine under Nanaimo street causing headaches for city crews

  An underground void left by a century-plus old coal mine has delayed plans to replace water mains in a part of downtown Nanaimo.

  Politics

  Oct 14
  
• Nanaimo-area RV dwellers won’t be forced to move

  The Regional District of Nanaimo is suspending enforcement on length of stay rules for vehicles parked in campgrounds and RV parks as it completes a review of its land use bylaw.

  Politics

  Oct 2
  
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• Nanaimo arrest of repeat offender reignites city’s crime debate

  A man's arrest in Nanaimo at the same location where he assaulted a pregnant woman two years ago has reignited the crime debate in the city.

  Crime

  Jul 23
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• Nanaimo woman who killed, dismembered boyfriend convicted of murder

  Paris Laroche was charged with first-degree murder, but convicted of the lesser charge of second-degree murder as well as interfering with a body on Friday.

  Crime

  Jul 19
• B.C. mayor blasts party-goers for brush fire sparked by fireworks: ‘Should be ashamed’

  Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog said the thought of people lighting fireworks at the park is “outrageous” and those responsible should be prosecuted.

  Fire

  Jul 13
• ‘It’s home’: RV dwellers on Vancouver Island worried about possible bylaw change

  Under the proposed bylaw, the Regional District of Nanaimo would limit stays for recreational vehicles to six months, even in an RV park.

  Politics

  Jun 4
• Dad bear-sprayed, window smashed by tire iron in Walmart parking lot dispute in Nanaimo

  Nanaimo RCMP officers are looking to identify the man who used the bear spray and fled.

  Crime

  May 22
• Downtown Nanaimo becomes post-apocalyptic streetscape for ‘The Last of Us’

  The historic downtown core of the Harbour City has been transformed into a post-apocalyptic American streetscape for the hit HBO series 'The Last of Us.'

  Entertainment

  May 13
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• Instant ‘karma’ for faceplanting thief who stole Nanaimo business’ sign

  The comeuppance was captured on NY-LA Fresh Thread's security cameras on Monday, when two men stole the retailer's 100-pound sign. 

  Crime

  Apr 25
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• BC Hydro power pole deliberately set on fire, Nanaimo RCMP say

  The fire broke out at the base of a power pole in the city's downtown core on Thursday night, and police say they believe someone used accelerant to ignite it.

  Canada

  Mar 15