Category Archives: Nanaimo
Federal funding finally arrives for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes warehouse upgrade
NANAIMO - Long-awaited federal funding has arrived for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank.The federal government, via Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), announced $5 million o...
Feb 06, 2026 Construction is continuing on a new warehouse facility for Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Nanaimo, with its future much more secure after the arrival of federal government money. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
February heat wave breaks Nanaimo temperature record
NANAIMO - More temperature records have fallen as a rare February heat wave persists. One day after Qualicum Beach broke a 15-year-old record, the Harbour City set a new high mark for the hottest Feb....
Feb 06, 2026 February continues to be much warmer than normal across the mid-Island, with multiple temperature records broken this week. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
VIU's men's hockey team hosts vital fundraising tournament
NANAIMO - Representing far more than bragging rights and a few laughs, a community-building tournament for VIU's men's hockey team takes over Nanaimo Ice Centre. For a fourth year, the annual Tubbers ...
Feb 06, 2026 The annual Tubbers Hockey Tournament takes place Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8 at Nanaimo Ice Centre. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Empty Bowl fundraiser targeting Nanaimo food insecurity
NANAIMO - A student-led initiative at a local high school is returning to raise thousands for the region's food bank. Student Council representatives, along with those enrolled in the pottery program ...
Feb 05, 2026 Charlotte Wiggers (left) and Olivia Espey (right) show off some of the bowls available at this year's Empty Bowl fundraiser, raising money for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Oceanside temperature record broken amid unseasonably warm February
QUALICUM BEACH - A 15-year-old temperature record is no more after a February blast of warm air hit the region.Temperatures reached 14.5 degrees at Qualicum Beach Airport on Wednesday, Feb. 4, far sur...
Feb 05, 2026 Multiple temperature records were set across Vancouver Island and B.C. on Wednesday, including a 15-year-old mark in Qualicum Beach. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Nanaimo's 'thumbs up guy' heals from passing drivers
NANAIMO - Simple, friendly gestures from motorists zipping up and down a Nanaimo hill are leaving a profound impression on a local man who's now in a much better place. Kyle Strand, 49, is a regular f...
Feb 05, 2026 Commuters on Hammond Bay Rd. west of Fillinger Cres. have likely noticed a smiling Kyle Strand. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Newcomer Wellness Fair returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Harbour City newcomers can find all the health and wellness services they need and more, all in one location. The fourth annual Newcomer Wellness Fair takes place on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 1...
Feb 04, 2026 The annual Newcomers Wellness Fair takes place on Thursday, Feb. 5, at Beban Park Social Centre, offering a wide-range of health and wellness resources for those who recently moved to Nanaimo. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Art market planned for revamped 'Soundworks' in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local artists and makers will have pride of place when a revamped pillar of the city's downtown re-opens this spring. The Pacific Arts Market will be one of the major tenants of Soundworks, ...
Feb 04, 2026 A new arts market will feature heavily in the redesign of the former A&B Sound building in downtown Nanaimo, now dubbed 'Soundworks'. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Not there:' housing needs weighed against area aesthetic for Parksville apartment building
PARKSVILLE - A proposed apartment complex is facing some pushback in the early stages due to its proposed height and design. Developers want to build a four-storey, 76-unit building with a mix of one,...
Feb 03, 2026 A four-storey apartment building with 76 one, two, and three-bedroom units is being proposed for 360 Pym St. N. at the Island Hwy. W. intersection in Parksville, but City Council has concerns about the building's proposed height and design. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo boat barricader allegedly returns to dock after release
NANAIMO - Andrew Reynolds was cleaning up the damaged interior of his custom-made converted tugboat when an unwelcomed guest reappeared at Cameron Island Marina. Reynolds' 65-foot boat was ransacked d...
Feb 03, 2026 Andrew Reynolds is upset the man accused of breaking into his custom-made tugboat, Trend D Foam, was released from custody and returned to the scene the same afternoon. (Image Credit: Submitted photo)