Nanaimo News Staff

One man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a Nanaimo businessman March 12. (News Bulletin file photo)

Shooting at homeless encampment in Nanaimo results in arrest and charges

Incident sent 49-year-old business owner to hospital with serious injuries

One man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a Nanaimo businessman March 12. (News Bulletin file photo)
Vehicle traffic on the Nanaimo Parkway will be detoured over five nights March 26-30 to allow installation of a water pipeline. (City of Nanaimo image)

Overnight highway closures planned through Nanaimo for work on water project

Nanaimo Parkway drivers will have to detour between 7 p.m and 7 a.m. from March 26-30

Vehicle traffic on the Nanaimo Parkway will be detoured over five nights March 26-30 to allow installation of a water pipeline. (City of Nanaimo image)
A Neighbours Sharing Food Fair will be held at Ladysmith Secondary School on Saturday, March 25, to increase awareness of food-related resources. (Stock photo)

Ladysmith hosting food fair to raise awareness of what’s available in the community

Fair will include demos, food and plant giveaways and a free lunch for attendees

A Neighbours Sharing Food Fair will be held at Ladysmith Secondary School on Saturday, March 25, to increase awareness of food-related resources. (Stock photo)
A man was found with gunshot wounds along Bastion Street in downtown Nanaimo at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. (file photo)

Man shot in face in downtown Nanaimo

Victim hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after March 18 incident

A man was found with gunshot wounds along Bastion Street in downtown Nanaimo at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. (file photo)
A suspect was arrested for making threats while brandishing a toy bow and arrow with a syringe attached. (Photos submitted)

Suspect with syringe affixed to toy bow and arrow makes threats at Nanaimo mall

32-year-old suspect arrested after chase, remains in custody

A suspect was arrested for making threats while brandishing a toy bow and arrow with a syringe attached. (Photos submitted)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a shooting following an incident of vigilantism at a homeless encampment Sunday, March 12. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo mayor says city ‘in a dangerous place’ after vigilantism and shooting

Statement follows altercation at homeless camp that sent man to hospital with serious gunshot wound

Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a shooting following an incident of vigilantism at a homeless encampment Sunday, March 12. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Ladysmith athlete Mercedez Johnson is B.C. Baseball’s Rookie of the Year. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith athlete chosen B.C. Baseball’s rookie of the year

15-year-old Mercedez Johnson described as a ‘hard-working’ player

Ladysmith athlete Mercedez Johnson is B.C. Baseball’s Rookie of the Year. (Photo submitted)
Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)

$1 million donation will allow Island university to expand prison education program

Donation will allow ‘inside-out program’ to expand educational opportunities across B.C.

Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)
Threatened yellow-montane violets in the Mt. Tuam protected area on Salt Spring Island. (Photo by Laura Mattias)

Islands conservancy receives funding to address biodiversity loss

Three-year funding boost ensures the continuation of species-at-risk program

Threatened yellow-montane violets in the Mt. Tuam protected area on Salt Spring Island. (Photo by Laura Mattias)
The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day this year is innovation and technology for gender equality. (Stock photo)

Editorial: Make online spaces safer for women and girls

International Women’s Day is Wednesday, March 8

The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day this year is innovation and technology for gender equality. (Stock photo)
Ladysmith is receiving $3.4 million from the province for infrastructure and amenities. (Chronicle file photo)

Ladysmith to receive $3.4-million share of ‘growing communities’ grant

Allocation part of recently announced $1-billion fund

Ladysmith is receiving $3.4 million from the province for infrastructure and amenities. (Chronicle file photo)
A dump truck crashed and spilled over along the Nanaimo Parkway at the East Wellington Road overpass on Friday, March 3. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Dump truck crashes and spills load of garbage along Island Highway in Nanaimo

Southbound lanes of highway closed at East Wellington Road overpass

A dump truck crashed and spilled over along the Nanaimo Parkway at the East Wellington Road overpass on Friday, March 3. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo RCMP are still looking to identify a suspect behind an intentionally set fire the Walmart store at Woodgrove Centre, Feb. 22. (File photo)

RCMP still sniffing for culprit in diaper fire that closed Nanaimo Walmart for days

Chemical discharges from smouldering diapers and fire extinguisher needed to be ventilated

Nanaimo RCMP are still looking to identify a suspect behind an intentionally set fire the Walmart store at Woodgrove Centre, Feb. 22. (File photo)
Nanaimo RCMP want to speak with any witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car on the old Island Highway at Mostar and Rutherford roads earlier this week. (News Bulletin file photo)

Woman suffers serious injuries after being hit by a car on the highway in Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP looking for witnesses to late-night collision at Mostar-Rutherford intersection

Nanaimo RCMP want to speak with any witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car on the old Island Highway at Mostar and Rutherford roads earlier this week. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP arrested a man who was caught on security camera breaking into a downtown business. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo RCMP chase down break-in suspect, find him hiding under vehicle

Suspect arrested after early-morning break-in at Terminal Avenue business

Nanaimo RCMP arrested a man who was caught on security camera breaking into a downtown business. (News Bulletin file photo)
Island Health is inviting applications for its community wellness grant program. (News Bulletin file photo)

Island Health grants will support community health and wellness programs

Health authority inviting applications from non-profits, local governments and First Nations

Island Health is inviting applications for its community wellness grant program. (News Bulletin file photo)
A naloxone kit. (News Bulletin file photo)

Island Health issues overdose alert for Nanaimo

Rise in overdoses triggers drug poisoning alert

A naloxone kit. (News Bulletin file photo)
A suspect who was carrying a crossbow and several knives was arrested for alleged robbery in downtown Nanaimo over the Family Day long weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)

Crossbow-wielding Nanaimo man arrested for alleged robbery

RCMP find suspect hiding in bushes near scene of the crime

A suspect who was carrying a crossbow and several knives was arrested for alleged robbery in downtown Nanaimo over the Family Day long weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo Airport. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Airport will study potential impact of next phase of master plan

Island Coastal Economic Trust contributing to study by airport authority and PricewaterhouseCoopers

Nanaimo Airport. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo author Daryl Ashby will provide at free talk at Ladysmith’s Eagles Hall on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. as part of Heritage Week. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo author presents talk in Ladysmith as part of Heritage Week

Daryl Ashby will speak on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Hall with a special guest

Nanaimo author Daryl Ashby will provide at free talk at Ladysmith’s Eagles Hall on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. as part of Heritage Week. (News Bulletin file photo)