Category Archives: Nanaimo
Rainfall warning issued for Oceanside, DriveBC advises of possible Hwy. 4 issues
PARKSVILLE - A considerable amount of rain is forecast to hit the region beginning Tuesday.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for eastern Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Fanny Bay, a...
Oct 17, 2023
'It should be a clear slam dunk yes:' Parksville council gives support to addiction treatment centre
PARKSVILLE - Following a detailed information-gathering phase by Island Health, local councillors want to hear what the public has to say about a proposed residential treatment centre.During a Monday,...
Oct 17, 2023
Provincial legislation introduced to regulate short-term rentals in B.C.
NANAIMO - Citing depleting long-term rental stock due to sharp growth in the short-term rental (STR) market, the province introduced legislation which would vastly alter how the sector operates in B.C...
Oct 16, 2023
Allegedly violent, intoxicated man breaks in & sets fire to Gabriola Island home
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A 45-year-old man faces multiple charges after a violent break and enter resulted in substantial fire damage to a home.First responders on Gabriola Island were called to a home in th...
Oct 16, 2023
'Important for all residents to take part in:' earthquake drill key in successful response to major event
NANAIMO - Thursday marks the annual Great B.C. Shakeout, a massive earthquake drill held across the province. At 10:19 a.m. on Oct. 19, people are encouraged to drop, cover and hold on under the theme...
Oct 16, 2023
Multi-family development pitched for Nanaimo's Rocky Point area
NANAIMO - An area filled with primarily single-family homes appears destined for a bit more density.The City of Nanaimo's Design Advisory Panel (DAP) heard a recent presentation regarding a proposed t...
Oct 15, 2023
VIDEO: $50k+ raised to ensure Nanaimo brain injury survivors 'not only survive but thrive'
NANAIMO - Despite it being the Halloween season, screams heard over the Nanaimo River Friday afternoon were not of the spooky variety. Whether for team-building, comradery or playful peer pressure, ov...
Oct 14, 2023
Man pleads guilty to fatal Chase River impaired driving wreck, awaits jail sentence
NANAIMO - A local man will learn in the coming weeks how long he'll spend behind bars for causing a fatal crash in Chase River.Colin Joseph Harold Hewitt, 51, pleaded guilty in provincial court in Nan...
Oct 13, 2023
Generous Parksville Beach Festival donations leads to record amount going to local groups
PARKSVILLE - Donations poured into this year's Parksville Beach Festival Sand Sculpting Competition like never before.Organizers from the summer staple event in Oceanside presented $79,800 in cheques ...
Oct 13, 2023
Several spooky-themed events for mid Islanders, if you dare
NANAIMO - The mid Island area is home to many place where people can get an extra spooky scare this Halloween season. NanaimoNewsNOW felt it was only appropriate on Friday the 13th to outline some of ...
Oct 13, 2023