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Multiple people injured after man ‘deliberately’ crashes into vehicles in Nanaimo parking lot: RCMP

Mounties in Nanaimo say multiple people were injured after a man deliberately drove into other vehicles in a mall parking lot over the weekend.

Teen girl sexually assaulted in community centre steam room: Nanaimo RCMP

Mounties are investigating after a teen girl reported being sexually assaulted in the steam room of a public recreation facility on Vancouver Island.

Driver crashes into Nanaimo storefront

Mounties say they are not recommending charges against a driver who crashed into the entrance of a pet store in Nanaimo Thursday morning.

B.C. nurses to halt picketing as mediation talks begin

The BC Nurses’ Union says it’s entering mediation in its dispute with employers and will wind down picketing from tomorrow night in recognition of the process.

‘Dangerous social media trend’ triggers warning from Vancouver Island RCMP

Mounties on Vancouver Island issued a warning Thursday about a TikTok trend that has caused thousands of dollars in property damage and “significant fear” among residents of one city.

Nanaimo massage therapist banned from treating female patients

A registered massage therapist in Nanaimo has been banned from treating female patients while the profession’s regulatory college investigates misconduct allegations against him.

Shots fired from vehicle toward people in park: Nanaimo RCMP

Mounties in Nanaimo are investigating after someone in a vehicle fired shots toward people in a local park last week.

SUV crashes into Nanaimo sushi restaurant

Customers at a downtown Nanaimo sushi restaurant were shaken after an SUV crashed into the storefront on Monday, according to police.

B.C. teacher suspended after missing track meet, selling clothes to students

A high school teacher from Vancouver Island has been suspended over two incidents of misconduct, which included selling vintage clothing to students from his classroom during school hours.

E-bike battery explosion causes road closure: Nanaimo RCMP

An explosion that drew a large response police response and road closure in Nanaimo Sunday morning was likely due to an e-bike battery, according to authorities.

Provincial funding to create jobs at Nanaimo, B.C., steel manufacturer

Nanaimo’s steel industry is getting a major boost, with new provincial funding aimed at expanding local manufacturing and creating jobs.

Nanaimo RCMP investigating vandalism of Iranian community’s roadside signs

Police are investigating after a pair of roadside signs in Nanaimo were vandalized last month.

B.C. man on parole after robbery sentence ‘failed to show’ at designated residence, police say

A 39-year-old man who recently received parole on Vancouver Island is wanted Canada-wide after immediately breaching the conditions of his release, police say.

2 arrested after stabbing in Nanaimo, RCMP say

Two suspects have been arrested after a stabbing Friday morning sent one man to hospital in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man charged with arson after vehicle fire that delayed Nanaimo passenger ferry, police say

A 41-year-old man has been charged with arson after a bizarre incident that delayed Hullo ferry sailings in Nanaimo Friday.