Nanaimo News Now

04/06/2024

June 4 marks the beginning of the 21st annual Parksville Summer By the Sea street market. It will run Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. through August 21 with vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

PARKSVILLE -A regional draw bringing vibrancy and an economic boost to Parksville's downtown core has returned...

16/05/2024

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15/05/2024

Nanaimo Fire Rescue is warning of the dangers of highly flammable cedar hedges after a landscaping maintenance job with a fire torch went off the rails.

NANAIMO - Highly flammable shrubs and trees located near homes are a potential recipe for disaster. That warni...

14/05/2024

A Shelter in Place disrupted activities at a Nanaimo elementary school on Monday.

NANAIMO - Operations returned to normal at a north Nanaimo elementary school following disruptions for most of...

11/05/2024

A “severe geomagnetic storm” is causing some extraordinary displays of the Northern Lights around the globe today.

With clear skies predicted overnight, mid-Island residents should be in for a show.

NANAIMO - Night owls could be in for a treat this weekend with a strong showing of the Northern Lights and cle...

10/05/2024

Low snow levels in B.C.'s mountains are causing the province to be on high alert for this year's wildfire season, as the latest snowpack and water supply bulletin did little to dampen drought concerns.

NANAIMO - While up slightly compared to April, the snowpack level across B.C. remains incredibly low, with no ...

10/05/2024

With temperatures forecast to hit the low to mid 20's this weekend, the City of Nanaimo's four spray parks are back in use for the year.

Parksville's splash zone is also set to open, on Wednesday.

NANAIMO - The taps are on and the water flowing at the city's four water spray parks, just in time for the hot...

10/05/2024

The athletic director of Nanaimo Christian School is being honoured by BC School Sports with the 2024 Women in Sports & Leadership Award.

NANAIMO - A local athletic director is being honoured for being one of the best in the province.Breanne Quist,...

10/05/2024

Vehicle and pedestrian access along Commercial Street in Downtown Nanaimo is blocked off for the next week as the Harbour City becomes a post-apocalyptic landscape.

NANAIMO - Traffic along the downtown's main retail corridor is closed for roughly the next week. Crews working...

10/05/2024

A 31-year-old man who served as a substitute teacher in School District 68 during the 2022/2023 school year is facing a pair of child po*******hy charges.

NANAIMO - A man who previously served as a substitute teacher in School District 68 has been charged with a pa...

09/05/2024

An event to promote boat safety is being held in Nanoose Bay this weekend, providing important, free information to keep yourself and others safe while on the water.

NANOOSE BAY - Boaters looking for safety tips and lessons out on the water are in luck.The Nanoose Power and S...

09/05/2024

The head of London Drugs isn't sure why they were targeted in a cyber attack which forced the closures of its stores, which reopened Tuesday after almost a week.

RICHMOND, B.C. - The president of London Drugs says he doesn't know why the company was targeted in a cyber at...

09/05/2024

For the first time since 2019, a cruise ship with passengers aboard is docked in Nanaimo.

Roughly 400 people will spend the day on the central Island before departing in the evening.

NANAIMO - For the first time since 2019, a cruise ship full of passengers is docked in the Harbour City.The MV...

09/05/2024

A Nanaimo who pleaded guilty to nine drug charges has been handed a substantial jail sentence.

NANAIMO - A significant jail tenure has been issued to a man who pleaded guilty to a long list of drug charges...

09/05/2024

The Nanaimo RCMP provided a breakdown of their recent work during Monday's council meeting, including dealing with repeat offenders, drugs, and gang recruitment in local schools.

NANAIMO - Employee wellness, ongoing crime reduction and prevention strategies, and dealing with gang recruitm...

08/05/2024

Both Nanaimo London Drugs stores are back open following a cyber security incident shut down the chain's nearly 80 locations across Western Canada.

RICHMOND, B.C. - The president of London Drugs has issued a letter apologizing for a cybersecurity incident th...

08/05/2024

Traffic is backed up and being re-routed as a result of a multi-vehicle crash at the Nanaimo Parkway/Aulds Rd. intersection.

Vehicles are being detoured to the Old Island Hwy. or through Lantzville and travellers are asked to avoid the area.

NANAIMO - At least one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a multi-vehicle crash along the ...

08/05/2024

The Island-based dance duo known as Funkanometry have advanced to the Canada's Got Talent finale on May 14, after their Tuesday night performance wowed the judges.

NANAIMO - They came, they danced and they're conquering.Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush, better known by fans as...

08/05/2024

Several new oil response bases off the B-C coast are fully operational with tanker traffic expected to increase dramatically now that the Trans Mountain pipeline is up and running.

NANAIMO - A vastly enhanced network of bases and staff are on standby just in case the unexpected happens. Man...

07/05/2024

The federal government have granted a request from the province to re-ban possession of hard drugs in public places.

It's a considerable departure from a pilot project which started in early 2023.

NANAIMO - B.C.'s drug decriminalization project has been scaled back upon pressure from the public, police and...

07/05/2024

Warm weather is expected for much of B.C. this week, with temperatures on the mid-Island forecasted to be above average for this time of year.

NANAIMO - Break out the sunscreen and board shorts as summer-like weather conditions are coming to the mid-Isl...

07/05/2024

A fixture of the Errington community for over a century is getting some much needed attention.

ERRINGTON - Provincial grant money is helping secure the future for a key facility in Oceanside. The century-o...

06/05/2024

Nanaimo Search and Rescue hosted more than 100 SAR personnel on the weekend for a training exercise.

NANAIMO - A mock training exercise in response to a white water rafting adventure gone wrong played out this w...

06/05/2024

Pet Corner, brought to you by Panago Pizza!
Meet Odin, a former street cat who had both of his eyes removed following a bad infection.
He's now living pain-free and looking for his forever home.

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06/05/2024

The Regional District of Nanaimo's transit system will be getting some upgrades as BC Transit announced several infrastructure projects and new electric buses as they work toward an all-electric fleet.

NANAIMO - Public transportation in communities across B.C. continues to go electric. BC Transit announced, on ...

06/05/2024

One of Nanaimo's two London Drugs locations have re-opened as the company tries to get back on its feet following a cyber attack late last month.

RICHMOND, B.C. - London Drugs is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada more than a week after a...

06/05/2024

Nanaimo Community Hospice offers in depth services and supports during some of life's toughest moments.

Learn more about the dedicated group of staff and volunteers working tirelessly in the community.

Dying, caregiving and grieving are three of life's greatest challenges. Grappling with these challenges is som...

06/05/2024

Crews working in downtown Nanaimo on HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ television series continue prep work ahead of filming.

NANAIMO - Sets are being built and production is just days away from seeing cameras roll. Crews working in dow...

05/05/2024

Momentum continues to build for a society aiming to preserve a significant piece of history in the Qualicum Beach area.

QUALICUM BEACH - An ongoing online heritage preservation contest likely won't result in a sizable cheque for a...

05/05/2024

The Nanaimo Hornets season came to a close at the end of April.

The Division 2 women's squad had the most successful campaign making it to the semifinals.

NANAIMO - It's the end of the season for the three teams in the Hornets rugby program.In the 2023-24 campaign ...