Category Archives: Nanaimo
'It deserves the support:' Nanaimo & Oceanside walks raise vital funding
NANAIMO - Hundreds came out in force Saturday night to raise vital funds for an area non-profit. The annual Coldest Night of the Year walks in Nanaimo and Oceanside on Saturday, Feb. 28, aimed to rais...
Mar 01, 2026 A long line of walkers headed out from John Barsby Secondary School on Saturday night, supporting the annual Coldest Night of the Year event, in support from the Island Crisis Care Society. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'It means a lot to me:' VIU chef preps for international cooking showdown
NANAIMO - A local university student is preparing to compete with some of the best chefs in the country at one of the world's top cooking competitions. Simon Martin, 19, recently completed the Culinar...
Feb 28, 2026 VIU Culinary Arts student Simon Martin will compete with Team Canada in November at the RAK Porcelain Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg, which takes place every four years. (Image Credit: Vancouver Island University)
Victoria-based entrepreneur fair expanding to host Nanaimo market day
NANAIMO - Inspiring the next generation of small business owners and entrepreneurs is the goal of a Victoria-based event's expansion into the mid-Island. After six years of success in Victoria, Kidova...
Feb 28, 2026 Budding young entrepreneurs will be on hand at Nanaimo North Town Centre in April, part of an expanded Kidovate program from University of Victoria business professors. (Image Credit: Kidovate)
Parksville Wounded Warriors runner receives hero’s welcome
PARKSVILLE - Well over halfway through an impactful relay run, a Parksville Fire Rescue member broke down in response to a strong outpouring of support. Parksville Fire Rescue's Karen Petraschuk is on...
Feb 27, 2026 Following an uplifting gathering, Parksville Fire Rescue and Wounded Warriors Karen Petraschuk leaves downtown Parksville enroute to Nanaimo.
Nanaimo skies to offer prime conditions for rare planetary alignment
NANAIMO - Clear skies are set to afford local stargazers near ideal conditions to spot most of our celestial neighbours. Six planets will be visible above the horizon shortly after sunset on Saturday,...
Feb 27, 2026 Skywatchers will have no clouds obstructing their view Saturday night of prime viewing for a planetary alignment. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
New BC daily record of nearly 300 overdose calls reported, 20 in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While fewer people died from toxic drugs in the province last year, there's been a troubling surge of overdose events recently. BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) informed NanaimoNewsNOW p...
Feb 27, 2026 Paramedics and other emergency responders have been strained lately responding to toxic drug overdose calls. A new province-wide B.C. record was reported on Wednesday, Feb. 25 with 284 calls for help. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'This is broadening his world:' Nanaimo teen fulfilling life dream in Mexico
NANAIMO - A local teenager will spend spring break in Mexico floating down lazy rivers and relaxing on warm, tropical beaches.Jonathan Dean, 18, lives with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic condition wh...
Feb 27, 2026 Grace Dean (left) helps explain through sign language to her son Jonathan (middle), he and the family are going on a week-long trip to Mexico next month. The trip is sponsored by the Help Fill a Dream Foundation. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Qualicum artist creates design for annual Canucks First Nations game
QUALICUM BAY - Ocean Hyland said the full realization of having her artwork on display in front of around 19,000 Canuck fans at Rogers Arena, as well as a national TV audience, won't sink in until the...
Feb 27, 2026 Qualicum Bay's Ocean Hyland was selected by the Vancouver Canucks to design the team's annual First Nations Celebration game night logo, which will be worn by the players on March 12. (Image Credit: Vancouver Canucks)
Alleged Gabriola Island meth dealer charged
NANAIMO - Gabriola Island RCMP arrested a local man, who was subsequently charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Paul James Dick, 63, has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. A ...
Feb 26, 2026 A Gabriola Island man is accused of trafficking methamphetamine within the community. Paul James Dick is slated to make his first court appearance in Nanaimo on March 31. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Significant safety improvement:' north Nanaimo roundabout approved
NANAIMO - Another roundabout has been approved in Nanaimo to better control vehicular flow, speeds and improve safety of all road users. Councillors recently approved $350,000 to install a roundabout ...
Feb 26, 2026 A new roundabout is coming to north Nanaimo, at the Hammond Bay Rd. and Brickyard Rd. intersection. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)