Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Already beyond expectations:' Tour de Rock rolling into Oceanside
PARKSVILLE - A 1,200 kilometre journey down Vancouver Island is about to wind its way into Oceanside.The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock will make its way from Courtenay to Qualicum Beach and Parksville ...
Sep 24, 2026 The Tour de Rock riders make their way into the mid-Island on Thursday, with stops in Qualicum Beach and Parksville. (Image Credit: Tour de Rock)
Downtown Nanaimo social disorder concerns intensify
NANAIMO - Hesitant to illuminate increased criminal activity impacting her tenants, a frustrated Nanaimo property manager felt compelled to speak up. Eva Hamori oversees several Nanaimo commercial pro...
Sep 24, 2026 Located beyond Nanaimo City Hall, concerns are elevated for residents of the Cardea mix-use building at 238 Franklyn St. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Parksville Mayoral candidate calls for spending restraint, job creation
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.PA...
Sep 23, 2026 Mike Butler is one of three candidates hoping to be elected as Parksville's next mayor. (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Prolific offender sentenced following Nanaimo traffic stop
NANAIMO - Already facing a lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking, an offender pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge in relation to a Nanaimo traffic stop. Peter Anthony Alexander, 42, ente...
Sep 23, 2026 Peter Anthony Alexander, who grew up in Port Alberni and had spent several years in Nanaimo, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a drug possession charge in Nanaimo this week. (Image Credit: Nanaimo RCMP)
Major housing project approved for Nanaimo's Boxwood Connector
NANAIMO - Over 200 housing units are one step closer to being built in one of the busiest areas of the city.City council recently approved the development permit application to build a pair of six-sto...
Sep 22, 2026 A rendering of a central Nanaimo development permit approved to bring over 200 living units across two apartment buildings and townhouses to 2240 Northfield Rd. in Nanaimo. (Image Credit: WA Architects)
October provincial election called in B.C.
NANAIMO - British Columbians will be going to the polls twice in October, as Premier David Eby secured permission for a provincial election. General election day for the provincial election will be on...
Sep 22, 2026 B.C. Premier David Eby announced on Tuesday a provincial election is scheduled for Oct. 24. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam)
Hungry bears prowling in Nanaimo area, public asked to help reduce conflicts
NANAIMO - Like clockwork, bear sightings increase this time of year as the food-motivated animals focus on feeding before many shut down for winter hibernation. Kiera Brown, WildSafeBC Nanaimo coordin...
Sep 22, 2026 Bear warning sign placed at Westwood Lake Park in early June. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Candidate for Qualicum Beach Mayor calls for careful, collaborative planning
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...
Sep 21, 2026 Adam Walker isn't done with politics yet, as he's running for Mayor of Qualicum Beach in this fall's municipal election. (Image Credit: Submitted/Adam Walker)
Full road closure this week along Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake
NANAIMO - A daytime road closure is coming to Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake this week for maintenance work. The Province said Hwy. 4 between the east side of Cameron Lake at Chalet Rd. and the Port Alberni...
Sep 21, 2026 Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake will be fully closed for most of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 23, between Chalet Rd. and the Port Alberni summit for maintenance work at Cameron Bluffs. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Daytime closures in place for south Nanaimo waterfront access bridge
NANAIMO - An essential secondary access bridge to the city's assembly wharf area will be closed during the day this week for maintenance work.The City said the Wellcox Bridge, the aging wooden trestle...
Sep 21, 2026 Repair work on the Wellcox Bridge connecting downtown Nanaimo to the south waterfront/port authority area will close bridge access from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. this week, from Monday until Thursday. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)