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01/02/2026

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12/30/2025

🔹Warrant issued for Nanaimo man in relation to B&E🔹

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The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 57-year-old Dereck Paul, wanted on one count of Break and Enter. The allegation stems from an incident at a local car dealership on Kenworth Road in late July 2025. Police responded to a glass break alarm at the business, where Paul was located, and arrested for break and enter.

Paul was later released but failed to appear as required in Nanaimo Provincial Court. His current whereabouts are unknown, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Paul is a non-white man, 5 feet 5 inches, 180 pounds with black/grey hair and brown eyes. The picture provided is recent.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Dereck Paul, please call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

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12/20/2025

🌲 Coastal trees are shaped by storms. So are we.
May we not resist the shaping.

12/17/2025

Heads up, Nanaimo: Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for high winds and a rainfall warning for the area beginning this evening. Take extra care around waterways such as rivers and creeks as they can experience high flow conditions and flash flooding may occur; please exercise extreme caution when accessing trails along riverbanks. Avoid venturing in wooded areas in Nanaimo's parks and trails during periods of high winds. Reduce the risk of flooding; check the catch basins in front of your property to make sure they are free of debris. If flooding occurs, call Public Works at 250-758-5222. The Public Works yard also has sand and sand bags for filling - make sure to bring a shovel. https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=49.166,-123.939

12/16/2025

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for Vancouver Island. A flood watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. If you live in a flood-prone area, please monitor your situation and take steps to be prepared.

What to expect:
➡️ Rivers and creeks may rise quickly over the next few days.
➡️ Heavy rainfall can cause pooling water, erosion and unstable riverbanks.
➡️ Avoid walking near river edges, ditches or fast-moving water.

Be prepared:
➡️ Stay away from river and stream banks.
➡️ Clear storm drains and gutters of leaves and debris to help prevent water buildup.
➡️ Avoid driving across water-covered roads or bridges.
➡️ Plan for at least a three-day (72 hrs) supply of food and water for each family member.
➡️ Have a grab-and-go kit ready if you have to leave your home quickly.
➡️ Watch for warning signs: increased height and intensity of water flows, mudslides, debris in creeks, color changes in water or leaning trees.

For more information including areas under flood watch as well as where to get sandbags, visit: rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts

12/16/2025

update: A powerful windstorm has left about 90,000 customers without electricity across the , , and the . Our crews and contractors are working to repair damage to power lines, power poles and other equipment. Restoration efforts will continue throughout the evening and overnight. Latest operational update: https://bit.ly/4rX5AnR

12/14/2025

Nanaimo, BC in 1960