Category Archives: Nanaimo
Provincewide code of conduct coming for B.C.'s elected officials
NANAIMO - The B.C. government wants to implement a mandatory code of conduct all regional and municipal elected officials must adhere to. They said in a release having a single provincial code of cond...
12h ago B.C.'s provincial government is creating a mandatory code of conduct which would cover all municipal and regional district elected officials in the province. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Wife of Nanaimo prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud & theft charges
KELOWNA - Serious allegations against a Nanaimo Crown prosecutor's wife are expected to be settled at trial. On Thursday, April 2, a lawyer on behalf of Joanne Lynette McCormick, 57, entered not guilt...
Apr 02, 2026 A lawyer on behalf of Joanne McCormick, pictured, pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 2, to fraud and theft charges. The accused is the wife of Nanaimo-based Crown prosecutor Basil McCormick. (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Nanaimo RCMP investigate vandalized Iranian advocacy signs
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help crack the case of damaged Iranian advocacy signs in Nanaimo at busy intersections. Nanaimo RCMP believe the damage occurred sometime between 6 p.m. on March 1...
Apr 02, 2026 Nanaimo RCMP hope the public can advance their investigation into a pair of spray-painted Iranian advocacy signs along the Island Hwy. The damage was believed to have been done between March 18 and 19. (Image Credit: Nanaimo RCMP)
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant potentially in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Police believe a man who has failed to comply with release conditions could be on the mid-Island. Thirty-nine-year-old Clint Aaron Jeremy Billy was released on parole on March 24 after servi...
Apr 02, 2026 Clint Aaron Jeremy Billy is the subject of a Canada-wide warrant after he allegedly failed to comply with release conditions following a federal jail sentence. (Image Credit: Nanaimo RCMP)
Sailing alerts and other tools expanding ahead of busy long weekend on BC Ferries
NANAIMO - New technology is being deployed across the wider BC Ferries network to ensure a maximum number of people can travel this Easter long weekend.A new sailing alert system, which is currently i...
Apr 02, 2026 New reservation systems for BC Ferries travellers will provide extra options for those looking to get on board near-sold out sailings. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
March storms drench much of coastal B.C., save the Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Despite an atmospheric river storm system settling over Vancouver Island, last month was drier than usual. Much of eastern Vancouver Island received around half of its average precipitation ...
Apr 01, 2026 Despite a few major storms passing over our area last month, Nanaimo saw less than half of its regular rainfall in March. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Not looking real good:' B.C. has highest average gas price in Canada
NANAIMO - There's no telling how high the price of fuel will get locally as war continues to rage in the Middle East.U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have led Tehran to largely close the Strait of Hor...
Apr 01, 2026 Fuel prices are climbing globally as the conflict in the Middle East continues, with B.C. currently posting the highest average price nationwide. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Roundabouts to address long-standing traffic flow issues along Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A long-rumoured unconventional approach is on its way to deal with growing local highway traffic congestion. The provincial ministries of Transportation, Transit, and Infrastructure announce...
Apr 01, 2026 Five new roundabouts are set to be installed starting this week on the Nanaimo Parkway, between Fifth St. and Aulds Rd. Most will feature landscaped features and will see the removal of existing traffic light infrastructure. (Image Credit: Round and Round and Round Architecture)
Nanaimo chosen for RCMP pilot project for deaf & hard of hearing-related calls
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are being equipped with an application on their mobile devices to better serve those with hearing challenges in the community.Project DECIPHER will be piloted in Nanaimo, Lang...
Mar 31, 2026 Nanaimo RCMP officers are being equipped with a new app on their work phones, designed to connect officers with qualified sign language interpreters to better handle calls involving clients who are hard of hearing, or deaf. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Former Nanaimo teacher jailed for possession of child exploitation material
Editor's note: This article contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A former substitute teacher will spend a year in jail for possessing child pornograp...
Mar 31, 2026 Darrell Christopher Gilkes, 33, was sentenced to a year in jail and two years probation for possession of child sex abuse and exploitation material while he was working as a substitute teacher at Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools in 2022/2023. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)