1 dead after Nanaimo house fire, RCMP say
One person is dead after a fire that destroyed a home in Nanaimo's south end Wednesday morning.
The fire at 1019 Old Victoria Rd. was reported shortly after 5 a.m., according to a statement from Nanaimo RCMP, who say they're investigating along with Nanaimo Fire and Rescue.
"The home was engulfed in flames by the time fire crews and police arrived," Mounties said in their statement.
"Witnesses told investigators that shortly after the fire was reported, an adult – who is believed to reside in the home – may have re-entered the residence. This person is unaccounted for."
In an update Thursday morning, police confirmed that firefighters had recovered a body from the home around 3 p.m. Wednesday.
"The Nanaimo RCMP were advised and are continuing with their investigation along with the BC Coroners Service," the Thursday statement reads.
"At this time, based on evidence gathered by fire and police investigators, there is nothing considered suspicious about the fire."
The scene was still being secured Thursday, "but only for insurance purposes," police said.
Officers were keeping the public well away from the scene as crews worked through the day Wednesday to put out the blaze.
At the time of the RCMP statement Wednesday afternoon, the fire had not been totally extinguished and the home was "unsafe to enter," according to police.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City
The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus, New York City police officials told CNN on Friday.
Purolator, UPS pause shipments from couriers amid Canada Post strike
Purolator and UPS have paused shipments from some courier companies as they try to work through a deluge of deliveries brought on by the Canada Post strike.
NDP's Singh forces debate on $250 cheques for more Canadians; Conservatives cut it short
With the fate of the federal government's promised $250 cheques for 18.7 million workers hanging in the balance, the NDP forced a debate Friday on a motion pushing for the prime minister to expand eligibility. The conversation was cut short, though, by Conservative MPs' interventions.
Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog
WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year.
Sask. father who kept daughter from mom to prevent COVID-19 vaccine free from additional prison time
Michael Gordon Jackson, the Saskatchewan father who withheld his then seven-year-old daughter from her mom for nearly 100 days to prevent the girl from getting a COVID-19 vaccine, was handed a 12-month prison sentence and 200 days probation on Friday, but credited with time served.
Ticketmaster hidden fees settlement credits expected in 2025 following class-action lawsuit by Regina lawyer
A longstanding lawsuit against Ticketmaster is nearing its end, with a judge expected to approve the more than $6 million dollar settlement before the end of the year.
What is still being delivered? What to know about the Canada Post strike
With Canada Post workers on strike, many individuals and businesses are facing the challenge of sending and receiving mail. Here are the answers to some of Canadians’ most-asked questions.
How the combination of diapers and splash pads led to 10K illnesses
New research is raising concerns about the safety of splash pads, which can be ground zero for germs and greatly increase the risk of spreading disease.
Which guns are now banned in Canada? Here's what you need to know
Canada is expanding its federal ban on firearms, adding 324 makes and models of guns to the prohibited weapons list, effective immediately.