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Guard against crimes of opportunity this holiday season, warn Nanaimo RCMP

Guard against crimes of opportunity this holiday season, warn Nanaimo RCMP

Vehicle was stolen last month after it had been left running to warm up
Christmas spirit taking over downtown Nanaimo with ‘Winterfest’ events

Christmas spirit taking over downtown Nanaimo with ‘Winterfest’ events

Downtown Nanaimo Business Association promoting shop local initiatives this season
Driver crashes into swamp south of Nanaimo

Driver crashes into swamp south of Nanaimo

Car went off Haslam Road sometime overnight Dec. 3-4
VIU's budget troubles worsened by 'drastic drop' in international students

VIU's budget troubles worsened by 'drastic drop' in international students

VIU's Budget Advisory Council states that it could be several more years until the university returns to a balanced budget
Baby born in SUV on the highway in Nanaimo

Baby born in SUV on the highway in Nanaimo

Volunteer firefighter pulled over by anxious father along Duke Point Highway
City of Nanaimo residents could be in for 7% tax increase from RDN

City of Nanaimo residents could be in for 7% tax increase from RDN

RDN board anticipated to vote on 2025-29 financial plan at Dec. 10 meeting
Nanaimo city council decides not to proceed with public works yard referendum

Nanaimo city council decides not to proceed with public works yard referendum

City's public works yard alternative-approval process failed this fall for the third time
Driver reportedly doing doughnuts crashes luxury car into house in Nanaimo

Driver reportedly doing doughnuts crashes luxury car into house in Nanaimo

Driver ticketed for driving without due care, driving without insurance and leaving the scene of an accident
City of Nanaimo needs to budget for significant infrastructure work in coming years

City of Nanaimo needs to budget for significant infrastructure work in coming years

Engineering and Public Works staff lay out projects and costs in coming five years
Defunct Nanaimo crypto company fined $18 million for fraud

Defunct Nanaimo crypto company fined $18 million for fraud

Cryptocurrency platform fraudulently diverted customers' assets