Category Archives: Nanaimo
Rural Nanaimo firefighter wins wrongful dismissal case
NANAIMO - A longtime paid-on-call North Cedar Fire Department member's dismissal was discrimination due to his mental disability, ruled the BC Human Rights Tribunal.The recently published ruling outli...
Oct 6, 2026 A former longtime North Cedar Fire Department member won a Human Rights Tribunal complaint, successfully arguing his dismissal was due to his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Image Credit: North Cedar Fire Department/Facebook)
Long-discussed downtown Parksville project advancing, for now
PARKSVILLE - A three-storey building combining residential living with a ground-floor commercial space is once again back on track, while several other, higher-density builds have stalled. Council app...
Oct 6, 2026 A development permit was once again issued for a proposed three-storey development at 155 Hirst Ave. E. in Parksville, with commercial space on the ground floor and living units above. (Image Credit: City of Parksville)
Know Your Vote: Nanaimo's downtown challenges and future revitalization
This article is part of a multi-story series looking further into the responses to NanaimoNewsNOW's Know Your Vote survey, our interactive voter information tool for the 2026 Municipal Election in the...
Oct 6, 2026 Recent upgrades to downtown Nanaimo have been largely welcomed, and viewed as important steps by many candidates, however future pathways towards revitalization of the area are less clear among those running in the municipal election this month. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo drug trafficker handed lengthy sentence
NANAIMO - A prolific offender arrested multiple times by Nanaimo RCMP in 2024 has been handed a nine-year prison sentence.Roger Ian Der, 46, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 5, at Nanaimo Law Courts afte...
Oct 6, 2026 Collection of drugs, weapons and cash found on Roger Der's truck in July 2024 in south Nanaimo. (Image Credit: Nanaimo RCMP)
Invasive lizard widens reach, especially on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA - Tracy Menzies had been at war with slugs in her backyard garden as they've always managed to beat her to the harvest, but not this year.The strawberries in her garden this season turned out...
Oct 5, 2026 A European wall lizard captured from a Bayshore Dr. property in Nanaimo's north end. The invasive species have become visibly more prominent in recent years on the mid Island. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
More work left to do for Qualicum Beach Mayoral incumbent
This article is part of a multi-week feature from NanaimoNewsNOW, profiling Mayoral candidates across the mid-Island ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election. For complete election coverage, click here. Q...
Oct 5, 2026 Teunis Westbroek has served Qualicum Beach as Mayor or councillor for about 30 years, and said he still has lots to give to the community. (Submitted image)
'Irate' woman arrested after weapons produced at Nanaimo Hullo terminal
NANAIMO - A woman is facing a trio of charges after allegedly producing weapons and threatening employees at a local ferry terminal. RCMP were called to the Hullo Terminal at 100 Port Way on Sunday, O...
Oct 5, 2026 A 55-year-old woman is facing three charges, including assault with a weapon, after an incident at the Hullo ferry terminal in Nanaimo on Sunday. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Provincial election candidates confirmed for Nanaimo & Oceanside ridings
NANAIMO - The field of candidates is locked in for the 2026 Provincial Election.Thirteen candidates across four mid-Island ridings will look for a seat in the Legislature in Victoria when voters go to...
Oct 5, 2026 The list of candidates vying for a seat in Victoria has been confirmed, with 13 names on ballots across four mid-Island ridings. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
'Disgusting and shameful:' peace bond for man who continuedly harassed Nanaimo family
NANAIMO - A Victoria man must have no contact with a Nanaimo-based family following continued online harassment. Dean Leon Propp, 63, accepted a one-year peace bond with a $500 recognizance and severa...
Oct 5, 2026 Dean Leon Propp, 63, agreed to enter into a 12-month peace bond and was ordered to remove social media posts where he harassed a former Nanaimo City employee and their transgender child. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Share the trail:' new signage appears on popular Nanaimo multi-use pathway
NANAIMO - Regular users of Nanaimo's E&N Trail may have noticed more signage pop up during their regular commute. The City recently installed information and stop signs at vehicle intersections al...
Oct 4, 2026 New signage is now in place at intersections along Nanaimo's E&N Trail, reminding all users of the rules surrounding safe commuting, regardless of your mode of transportation. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)