Nanaimo
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‘Campaign of destruction’ sees dozens of Nanaimo vehicles damagedThe smashing spree, which began at some point Wednesday night, resulted in at least 42 complaints, ranging from flattened tires to smashed windows and broken side-view mirrors.CrimeDec 12
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Historic coal mine under Nanaimo street causing headaches for city crewsAn underground void left by a century-plus old coal mine has delayed plans to replace water mains in a part of downtown Nanaimo.PoliticsOct 14
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Nanaimo-area RV dwellers won’t be forced to moveThe 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.PoliticsOct 2
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Nanaimo arrest of repeat offender reignites city’s crime debateA 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.CrimeJul 23
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Nanaimo woman who killed, dismembered boyfriend convicted of murderParis 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.CrimeJul 19
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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.FireJul 13
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‘It’s home’: RV dwellers on Vancouver Island worried about possible bylaw changeUnder the proposed bylaw, the Regional District of Nanaimo would limit stays for recreational vehicles to six months, even in an RV park.PoliticsJun 4
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Dad bear-sprayed, window smashed by tire iron in Walmart parking lot dispute in NanaimoNanaimo RCMP officers are looking to identify the man who used the bear spray and fled.CrimeMay 22
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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.'EntertainmentMay 13
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Instant ‘karma’ for faceplanting thief who stole Nanaimo business’ signThe comeuppance was captured on NY-LA Fresh Thread's security cameras on Monday, when two men stole the retailer's 100-pound sign.CrimeApr 25
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