Nanaimo

Plan ahead and reserve your spot, BC Ferries expecting busy Thanksgiving long weekend

NANAIMO - BC Ferries wants to make sure passengers are prepared for one of the busiest sailing weekends of the year. Almost 400,000 foot passengers and over 175,000 vehicles are expected to be on boar...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 10, 2024

Advance voting opens for 2024 B.C. provincial election

NANAIMO - A week-long advance voting period opens Thursday for the 2024 provincial election. Selected polling places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Thursday, Oct. 10 and Wednesday, Oct. 16...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 10, 2024

Nanaimo Airport nears pre-pandemic numbers with focus on the future

NANAIMO - One of the busiest airports on Vancouver Island is still trying to catch up to its pre-pandemic passenger numbers. A report on the Nanaimo Airport was presented by president and CEO Dave Dev...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 09, 2024

Proposed Oceanside pool expansion goes to referendum

QUALICUM BEACH - Oceanside area residents will decide if they're willing to borrow millions to expand the only public pool serving the region. On Tuesday, Oct. 8 Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) dir...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 09, 2024

Man suffers serious injuries after violent assault outside Nanaimo business

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated the incident took place outside Dolly's Gym at 107 Nicol St. This was based on information received at the time from RCMP. We've edi...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 09, 2024

Nanaimo father deemed mentally fit to be sentenced for sex crimes against infant daughter

Editor's note: This story contains extremely disturbing details regarding child sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A local man will be sent...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 08, 2024

Erratic driver leaves path of destruction in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An apparent case of road rage caused extensive property damage, while at least one pedestrian scrambled out of the vehicle's path. It happened on Church St. in front of the Great National La...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 08, 2024

Election 2024: Candidate experience and characteristics to be an effective MLA

NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to formally launch our local coverage of the 2024 provincial election, with a focus on four central Island ridings.Our Election Centre is now live, featuring the late...

Oct 08, 2024

Old Nanaimo mine voids disrupt Commercial Street overhaul

NANAIMO - Relics of the Harbour City's past are putting a wrench in modernizing a section of downtown Nanaimo's Commercial St. City of Nanaimo capital project management specialist James Knight said t...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 08, 2024

Non-profits receive Parksville sand sculpting cheques

PARKSVILLE - Thousands of dollars generated through the Oceanside area's signature annual event is going back into the community. Parksville Beach Festival Society president Cheryl Dill said nearly $8...

Oct 07, 2024