Category Archives: Nanaimo
Water supply, taxes dominate Parksville election forum
PARKSVILLE - A pleasant early fall afternoon didn't discourage a large crowd from filling Parksville's Jensen Centre for a well attended forum.Hosted by Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, a ...
Sep 27, 2026 Parksville's three mayoral candidates on stage at Jensen Centre for an all candidates forum, moderated by chamber executive director Dr. Omar Karim. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Tour de Rock riding through Nanaimo Sunday & Monday
NANAIMO - Drivers can expect some minor delays during their weekend travels, and potentially into the Monday morning commute. Riders from the annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock will travel from Parks...
Sep 27, 2026 The 2026 Tour de Rock rides into Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 27, with stops continuing Monday through the Harbour City. (Image Credit: Tour de Rock)
Trio of Nanaimo & Oceanside MLAs running for re-election
NANAIMO - All three incumbent MLA's across the mid-Island have announced their intention to run for re-election next month.Nanaimo-Gabriola MLA Sheila Malcolmson, Nanaimo-Lantzville's George Anderson,...
Sep 26, 2026 Mid-Island NDP MLA's (L-R) Stephanie Higginson, Sheila Malcolmson and George Anderson have all announced their intention to run for re-election in October. (Image Credit: BC NDP)
Developers envision multi-family apartments at former Nanaimo gas station
NANAIMO - A 69-unit apartment complex is planned for the site of a former gas station near the city's downtown. Dubbed 'Saltwind,' developers envision a five-storey residential apartment complex at 76...
Sep 26, 2026 A five-storey, 69-unit residential apartment complex is proposed on Terminal Ave., where a Husky gas station used to be. (Image Credit: dHKarchitects)
VIDEO: Nanaimo athlete impresses during amateur MMA debut
NANAIMO - From delivering punishing hits on the ice and gridiron to delivering blows inside a cage, an emerging local mixed martial artist is determined to see where his newfound passion takes him. Ni...
Sep 25, 2026 After delivering heavy knees to opponent Eston Berglund, the fight was called off at the 2:44 mark of the opening round. (Image Credit: YouTube/Total Fight League)
Law-student & event coordinator running for Mayor of Qualicum Beach
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.QU...
Sep 25, 2026 Law student, advice giver and a lifelong event planner, Nessa Cymbalisty wants to combine her experience with AI in the legislative process to lead Qualicum Beach into the future. (Image Credit: Nessa Cymbalisty)
Nanaimo couple facing 15 charges after downtown liquor store thefts
NANAIMO - A man and a woman remain in police custody awaiting a court date next week after a string of robberies at a downtown liquor store. A 33-year-old man and 40-year-old woman were arrested Wedne...
Sep 25, 2026 Mounties have two people still in custody after they allegedly committed multiple thefts from the BC Liquor Store at Port Place Shopping Centre over recent weeks. The pair face a total of 15 charges, including several breaches of court orders. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
132nd annual Vancouver Island Exhibition opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The rides, entertainment, music, and mini-donuts are set to take over the Beban Park Fairgrounds this weekend. Gates open for the 132nd annual Vancouver Island Exhibition at noon on Friday, ...
Sep 25, 2026 Big crowds are expected over the next three days at the 132nd annual Vancouver Island Exhibition in Nanaimo. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Pair of medical office buildings near Nanaimo hospital proceeds to public hearing
NANAIMO - A pair of medical offices planned to be built near the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is headed to the public hearing stage. A rezoning application was presented for four lots alon...
Sep 24, 2026 A rezoning application to build a pair of medical office buildings along Seafield Cres. and Dufferin Cres. near NRGH has moved to the public hearing stage. Rendering is looking southeast from Seafield Cres. (Image Credit: City of Nanaimo)
Nurse and community advocate vying to be next Nanaimo Mayor
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. N...
Sep 24, 2026 Sarah Lovegrove is one of four people running to be the next Mayor of Nanaimo in the 2026 Municipal Election. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)