Nanaimo

Drones interfering with wildfire response near Port Hardy

NANAIMO - Those battling out-of-control wildfires on the northern edge of Vancouver Island are having to watch the skies for more than just water drops.BC Wildfire Service crews had reported UAV's, un...

Jun 27, 2023

Disaster averted following latest weed-fighting torch fire in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A number of garden enthusiasts in the Qualicum Beach area are taking severe risks while ridding unwanted vegetation from their properties. On Saturday, June 24 Qualicum Beach Fire Res...

Daryl Major Jun 27, 2023

City gauging private sector interest in redeveloping former Jean Burns building site

NANAIMO - Developers are being sought to submit their ideas to transform a vacant lot at a high-profile downtown Nanaimo intersection.The City of Nanaimo announced on Monday, June 26 an expression of ...

Jun 26, 2023

Man jailed for driving offences, including fleeing police in truck tied to infamous Lantzville mischief case

NANAIMO - An unenviable driving record caught up to a Nanaimo man sentenced to six months behind bars for a series of infractions while behind the wheel. Brandon James Sharp, 33, was jailed recently f...

Jun 26, 2023

Wildfire concerns move blood donor clinic from Port Alberni to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Due to wildfire conditions near Port Alberni, Canadian blood services have had to cancel a planned mobile donor centre event scheduled there for this week.Instead, the mobile donor centre wi...

Jun 25, 2023

New Nanaimo-Lower Mainland BC Ferries schedules take effect

NANAIMO - A new configuration for sailings between the central Island and Lower Mainland is now in place.Beginning Sunday, June 25, BC Ferries have shifted some sailings from its Departure Bay-Horsesh...

Jun 25, 2023

Annual justice march for Lisa Marie Young to occur in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A woman presumed dead who has been missing for more than two decades still has plenty of support in keeping her cold case alive. Lisa Marie Young vanished in the early morning hours of June ...

Jun 24, 2023

Mid Island Pinball League offers good flippin fun for all

NANAIMO - Calling all pinball wizards! The Mid Island Pinball League (MIPL) is hosting a huge 48-player tournament on June 24 at Black Diamond Antiques, 164 Cedar Rd. in Cedar starting at 11 a.m., and...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 24, 2023

VIDEO: Quick action prevents further growth of small wildfire south of Extension

NANAIMO - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) quickly doused a small wildfire near Whisky Lake, south of Extension. The fire was reported on Friday, June 23 shortly before 5:30 p.m., according to the BCWS,...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 23, 2023 BC Wildfire Service crews work in scene at a small fire near Whisky Lake in Extension. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)

New beach accessibility mats installed at three new parks across Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Following a successful rollout last year, the City is expanding accessibility to area beaches.Three new Mobi-Mats were recently purchased and installed at Neck Point Park, Loudon Park and Co...

Jun 23, 2023