Nanaimo

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Prolific offender with warrants in multiple Island cities wanted by RCMP

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has…

  • Dec 8, 2023

 

Extension Road was closed between Cinnabar and Swordfern roads on Wednesday, Dec. 7. (Chris Bush/Nanaimo Bulletin)

Driver dead after serious single-vehicle collision south of Nanaimo

Section of Extension Road to be closed for several hours while police investigate crash scene

 

A 42-year-old has been charged for a fire, set in diapers at the Nanaimo Walmart, that closed the store for five days and caused tens of thousands of merchandise items, including food, to be tossed in the garbage. (News Bulletin file photo)

Victoria arson suspect accused of diaper burning at Nanaimo Walmart

Edwin Singh faces new charges over a fire that caused $2 million in damage

 

Bert a racing pigeon from Nanaimo ended up near Williams Lake in August. (BCSPCA Williams Lake photo)

Nanaimo racing pigeon ends up 743 km off course near Williams Lake

Bert was released on Aug. 17

Bert a racing pigeon from Nanaimo ended up near Williams Lake in August. (BCSPCA Williams Lake photo)
13- year old Storm Sampson was last seen in Parksville on Aug. 16. Photo submitted

Missing Comox Valley teen last seen in Parksville, could be in Nanaimo: RCMP

13- year old Storm Sampson was last seen in Parksville on Aug. 16.

13- year old Storm Sampson was last seen in Parksville on Aug. 16. Photo submitted
Diesel the lab, left, and at right with his pal Charlie. (Submitted photos)

WOLF: Loss of a treasured family pet is never easy for anyone

COLUMN: Like humans, animals left behind can often mourn their pals

Diesel the lab, left, and at right with his pal Charlie. (Submitted photos)
(Photos courtesy Davidson family)

Family, friends across B.C. mourn loss of a special young man

COLUMN: Reid Davidson made an indelible impact in his 24 years

(Photos courtesy Davidson family)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating whether police action contributed to serious injury claimed by a man who was released after being picked up by police for alleged public intoxication in downtown Nanaimo. (File photo)

Probe underway after man reports serious injuries after Nanaimo arrest

Allegedly intoxicated man was held in a cell overnight at Nanaimo RCMP detachment

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating whether police action contributed to serious injury claimed by a man who was released after being picked up by police for alleged public intoxication in downtown Nanaimo. (File photo)
Scott Rees, a blind man, left prepares to depart for his successful swim across Georgia Strait on Sunday, July 22 to raise money for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. (Photo submitted)

Blind B.C. man successfully swims Strait of Georgia for charity

Scott Rees finished the swim in just under 11 hours to raise money for guide dogs

Scott Rees, a blind man, left prepares to depart for his successful swim across Georgia Strait on Sunday, July 22 to raise money for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. (Photo submitted)
The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race will happen Sunday, July 23. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo engines rev as town gets set for another Bathtub Weekend

Annual Nanaimo Marine Festival activities happening July 21-23

The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race will happen Sunday, July 23. (News Bulletin file photo)
Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)

West Kelowna, Nanaimo BCHL alumni needs help after death of parents

The parents of former Warrior, Clipper Skyler Cameron died within weeks of each other

Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)
Biosolids will continue to be trashed at Hartland landfill as various plans fall through for the CRD. (Facebook/Capital Regional District)

CRD to continue trashing biosolids despite $100K per-month price tag

Treated sewage could still be headed up-Island as board votes against spreading it within CRD

Biosolids will continue to be trashed at Hartland landfill as various plans fall through for the CRD. (Facebook/Capital Regional District)
Helijet will fly once a day between Port Alberni and Nanaimo while Highway 4 is closed due to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire. (File photo)

Helijet adds special flights between Port Alberni, Nanaimo during Highway 4 closure

‘Essential service’ flights start June 19 to Alberni Valley Regional Airport

Helijet will fly once a day between Port Alberni and Nanaimo while Highway 4 is closed due to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire. (File photo)
Cpl. Mike Ramsey is representing Nanaimo RCMP as part of the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2023 team. (Chris Bush/ News Bulletin)

Nanaimo RCMP officer has waited 20 years to ride the Tour de Rock

Mike Ramsey escorted Tour de Rock riders as a new recruit in 2003 and is now training for 2023 ride

Cpl. Mike Ramsey is representing Nanaimo RCMP as part of the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2023 team. (Chris Bush/ News Bulletin)
The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race began from Nanaimo today, June 3. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Sailors off to the races at Van Isle 360

International yacht race started June 3 in Nanaimo

The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race began from Nanaimo today, June 3. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
The Van Isle 360 yacht race begins Saturday, June 3 in Nanaimo and concludes Saturday, June 17. (News Bulletin file photo)

Van Isle 360 sailors ready to race around Vancouver Island, starting in Nanaimo

After a COVID-19 cancellation in 2021, race resumes regular course starting June 3

The Van Isle 360 yacht race begins Saturday, June 3 in Nanaimo and concludes Saturday, June 17. (News Bulletin file photo)
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jason Zucker (16) is checked to the ice by Ottawa Senators’ Jakob Chychrun (6) in front of goaltender Dylan Ferguson (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Goalie from Lantzville makes 48 saves to earn his first NHL win

Dylan Ferguson and his Ottawa Senators defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jason Zucker (16) is checked to the ice by Ottawa Senators’ Jakob Chychrun (6) in front of goaltender Dylan Ferguson (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Freighters are using anchorages off of Vancouver Island more often and for longer periods. (Jake Romph/News Staff)

Vancouver Island waters an ‘overflow industrial parking lot’ as freighter traffic skyrockets: MP

Grain and coal shipments rising faster than port capacity

Freighters are using anchorages off of Vancouver Island more often and for longer periods. (Jake Romph/News Staff)
Members of the Hells Angels arrive for a national gathering in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Que., on Friday, August 10, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

Hells Angels clubhouses in Kelowna, Nanaimo and Vancouver seized by government

After more than a decade, the B.C. government won an appeal to seize the 3 clubhouses

Members of the Hells Angels arrive for a national gathering in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Que., on Friday, August 10, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Members of the Hells Angels arrive for a national gathering in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Que., on Friday, August 10, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

Hells Angels clubhouses in Kelowna, Nanaimo and Vancouver seized by government

After more than a decade, the B.C. government won an appeal to seize the 3 clubhouses

Members of the Hells Angels arrive for a national gathering in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Que., on Friday, August 10, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)