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Coroner's inquest will look into death at Nanaimo ferry terminal

Coroner's inquest will look into death at Nanaimo ferry terminal

An inquest into the death of Jer Wood, also known as Jerry Robert Smallwood, will begin Nov. 12 at the Nanaimo Law Courts.
18-0 regular-reason Shamrocks win WLA championship to advance to Mann Cup

18-0 regular-reason Shamrocks win WLA championship to advance to Mann Cup

The Shamrocks defeated the Langley Thunder 13-7 to sweep the best-of-seven league final in four games
Nanaimo Parkway temporarily closed as police use drone to examine scene of crash

Nanaimo Parkway temporarily closed as police use drone to examine scene of crash

Nanaimo RCMP took the unusual step of shutting down the Nanaimo Parkway in both directions Friday morning so a drone could be safely flown overhead as part of the investigation into a fatal collision this month The closure, which was scheduled for 10
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ auditor general cites two 'significant errors' in government's final accounts

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ auditor general cites two 'significant errors' in government's final accounts

Michael Pickup says in a statement the errors could mislead users of the financial statements, but does not suggest wrongdoing.
Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

MONTREAL — Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume.
Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

The helicopter, which had just the pilot on board, crashed Aug. 15 at Brooks Peninsula, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Finding affordable child care still difficult for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ parents, as province begins pilot project in schools

Finding affordable child care still difficult for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ parents, as province begins pilot project in schools

In May, the province promised 180 new child-care spaces would open up in Nanaimo, Chilliwack, Nechako Lakes this fall.
Police seek Nanaimo man wanted on warrant for aggravated assault

Police seek Nanaimo man wanted on warrant for aggravated assault

The 28-year-old is described as Indigenous, five-foot-11 and 210 pounds with short black hair and hazel eyes.
Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Staff want no-smoking rules enforced, full-time security, and specialized clinicians to deal with hard-to-house residents.
They move giant things all the time, but Hawaii Martin Mars was still special

They move giant things all the time, but Hawaii Martin Mars was still special

Movers of Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber reflect on the complicated task.