Crime

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

Crime Emily Joveski - October 6, 2026

U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Woman arrested after disturbance involving a knife at passenger ferry terminal

Crime Tyler Hay - October 5, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP said a woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after causing a disturbance at the Hullo ferry terminal at 100 Port Way.

B.C. officials “shocked” and “angry” after report details Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT history

Crime Emily Joveski - September 25, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling a report detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s alleged interactions with ChatGPT “shocking.”

Two people arrested after investigation into repeated theft from Port Place liquor store

Crime Tyler Hay - September 25, 2026

Two people are facing more than a dozen charges related to repeated theft from a liquor store at Port Place Mall.

Scam callers spoofing phone company steal cell phones through mail

Crime Tyler Hay - September 16, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP are warning residents about a cell phone return scam.

Gun control advocates urge RCMP for more transparency around Tumbler Ridge shooting weapons

Crime My Coast Now - September 16, 2026

Gun control advocates are renewing calls for more details about the firearms used in February's deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Ladysmith RCMP investigate ATM theft

Crime Tyler Hay - September 15, 2026

Ladysmith RCMP are investigating after a pickup truck was used to pull an ATM from a business

Nanaimo RCMP investigate two Tim Horton break-ins

Crime Tyler Hay - September 9, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for witnesses after two break-ins at separate Tim Hortons locations.

RCMP investigate fatal late-night collision in downtown Nanaimo

Crime Tyler Hay - August 17, 2026

One man has died following a motor vehicle incident involving a pedestrian in Nanaimo.

Man facing arson, weapon charges after off-duty officer finds him piling flammable material on restaurant exterior

Crime Tyler Hay - August 11, 2026

A man is facing arson charges after Nanaimo RCMP say an officer found him piling combustible material outside a restaurant on Wallace Street.

RCMP impound four vehicles during dangerous driving enforcement initiative