Category Archives: Nanaimo
Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Nanaimo school parking lot
NANAIMO - A seven-year-old boy is in hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in a school parking lot shortly before classes started Tuesday morning. Nanaimo RCMP said the incident occurred just after 8...
Dec 17, 2024 A seven year old child was taken to hospital in Nanaimo with serious injuries after they were hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a rural Nanaimo school Tuesday morning. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
New Loaves and Fishes Nanaimo warehouse finally receives federal funding
NANAIMO - While not everything they asked for, a vitally important central Island food bank facility is finally receiving some long-requested federal backing. The fall economic statement tabled Monday...
Dec 17, 2024
Day parole extended for Nanaimo murderer
NANAIMO - While maintaining he's innocent, a man convicted of brutally stabbing his estranged wife to death in Nanaimo had his day parole privileges continued. In a Sept. 10 Parole Board of Canada (PB...
Dec 16, 2024
Icy conditions on Nanaimo highway sends one person to hospital
NANAIMO - Police are advising drivers to take extra time and use caution on area roads after a multi-vehicle crash. Three vehicles were involved in an incident along the Trans-Canada Highway, south of...
Dec 16, 2024
Pop-up recycling contract extended in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A six-month contract is in place for a free pop-up recycling operation to continue in south Parksville. A dozen recycling depot dates are in place, encompassing every second Saturday betw...
Dec 16, 2024
Trio of community park projects advancing in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Organized community members are making life easy for City officials in getting park and recreation improvements built in their neighbourhoods. Three projects were supported by councillors on...
Dec 15, 2024
Knife-wielding man robs south Nanaimo liquor store
NANAIMO - Police are looking for a man who used a knife to rob a south Nanaimo liquor store. RCMP say a man with his face partially covered entered the University Liquor store at 520 Fifth St. around ...
Dec 14, 2024
BC Ferries preemptively cancels early Saturday sailings
NANAIMO - Forecasted strong winds are leading BC Ferries to proactively cancel some weekend crossings between the Island and Lower Mainland.A wind warning remains in effect for most of eastern Vancouv...
Dec 13, 2024
'Make a big difference:' Nanaimo volunteers collecting warm clothing for those in need
NANAIMO - A group of young volunteers are making sure nobody is left out in the cold this Christmas. Members of Youth 20/20 Can Nanaimo and Volunteer Nanaimo will be collecting winter goats and other ...
Dec 13, 2024
Wind warning issued as Pacific storm approaches Island
NANAIMO - Gusts upwards of 100 kilometres per hour are expected over the weekend as a storm system descends on the region. Environment Canada issued the wind warning shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, ...
Dec 13, 2024