Category Archives: Nanaimo
Rutherford Elementary confirmed for September 2025 re-opening
NANAIMO - There remains an extensive 'to-do' list, but the clock is now officially ticking on re-opening a north end school to combat school capacity.School District 68's business committee endorsed t...
Oct 12, 2023
High court shuts down Hells Angels attempt to hear appeal of three B.C. clubhouse seizures, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A trio of former Hells Angels clubhouses forfeited to the BC government to be sold will almost certainly still go ahead.An application by the Hells Angels to appeal the forfeiture of three o...
Oct 12, 2023
VIDEO: Mental health crisis at Nanaimo motel closes traffic on Terminal Ave., one man arrested
NANAIMO - A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after an extended standoff at a downtown motel. Police were called to the Castaway Motel just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 for a check well-b...
Oct 12, 2023 One person was taken into custody following a standoff outside a Nanaimo motel Thursday morning. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Costume borrowing event for kids takes place in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A complementary Nanaimo based costume borrowing service is designed to make Halloween more accessible and sustainable. The second annual Costumes for Kids Event happens Saturday, Oct. 14 at ...
Oct 12, 2023
'Really an incredible event:' partial solar eclipse visible from Nanaimo, weather permitting
NANAIMO - Astronomers and star-gazers alike will be up early this weekend to take in a partial solar eclipse.Astronomy professor at Vancouver Island University Dr. Gregory Arkos said the show will sta...
Oct 11, 2023
Nanaimo woman 'Set for Life' after $675k lotto win
NANAIMO - A relaxing morning at home with a cup of coffee was life-changing for a local woman. Vera Strand is $675,000 richer after claiming the top prize on a Set For Life lottery ticket, purchased f...
Oct 11, 2023
Man on trial for alleged sex offence against former stepdaughter
Editors note - this article contains details of alleged sexual abuse that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Testifying at length against her former stepfather, a young Nanaimo ...
Oct 11, 2023
Free beds for newborns now available across Island Health
NANAIMO - Providing free beds and important sleeping tips for newborns is now accessible for parents and families across the Island Health region. The free program provides a Health Canada-approved ba...
Oct 10, 2023
'You can see the joy in their faces:' plenty of smiling faces at inclusive Nanaimo dance studio
NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo dance studio is full of positive Friday vibes. Serra Stewart, owner of Vibrant Studios, re-launched a popular, inclusive dance class to people of a range of cognitive and p...
Oct 10, 2023
Calls out for new temporary public art installations in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following in the footsteps of some iconic pieces, the City is once again looking for a refresh of its art displays across the region.The Temporary Public Art Program run by the City of Nanai...
Oct 09, 2023