Category Archives: Nanaimo
Rainfall warning issued for Oceanside, Island flooding a concern
NANAIMO - A steady downpour of rain over the last couple of days, coupled with more to come, is prompting some concern. Environment Canada updated a rainfall warning for parts of eastern Vancouver Isl...
Jan 30, 2026 Rainfall warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for Friday, Jan. 30, coupled with high streamflow or flooding advisories issued by the BC River Forecast Centre. (Image Credit: Environment Canada)
Vancouver Island's fastest EV chargers officially open in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - New EV chargers recently opened to the public are promising to deliver 100 kilometres worth of travel in a matter of minutes.BC Hydro recently unveiled a pair of 400 kilowatt EV chargers, al...
Jan 30, 2026 A pair of high-capacity, 400 kilowatt electric vehicle charging stations are now online at Rock City Centre along the Island Hwy. in Nanaimo, bolstering a network of EV charging points up and down Vancouver Island. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW))
'More competitive racing:' new timing system being installed at Nanaimo BMX track
NANAIMO - A recently revamped BMX track is receiving some timely new technology. The City of Nanaimo recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Nanaimo BMX Club, with the lion's share of the money earmarked ...
Jan 29, 2026 A new timing system will be installed in the coming months at the Marie Davidson BMX Park, with riders able to track their times online and through various intervals on the track. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo break-in victim and police team up to retrieve stolen valuables
NANAIMO - What could have been a significant setback for an Old City Quarter resident quickly reversed after a break-in victim canvassed his neighbourhood. Shortly after realizing his garage on Machle...
Jan 29, 2026 David Little and a pair of Nanaimo RCMP officers teamed up to help retrieve his valuable recently stolen e-bike following a recent early morning break-in to his home on Machleary St. (Image Credit: (Nanaimo RCMP))
Parksville charity hockey game backs valued causes
PARKSVILLE - A lot more beyond goals and assists will be on the line when the Oceanside Generals suit up against local first responders for a charity clash in Parksville. On Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:15 p....
Jan 29, 2026 A charity hockey game in Parksville takes place on Friday, Jan. 30. (Image Credit: (NanaimoNewsNOW file photo))
Ladysmith RCMP reports drop in most crime-related calls
LADYSMITH - Crime statistics are down in Ladysmith, but there are still areas with room for improvement. A five per cent drop in total Ladysmith RCMP callouts was reported for the most recent third qu...
Jan 28, 2026 Crime-related calls to the Ladysmith RCMP have decreased almost across the board when comparing the last three months of 2024 to the same time period in 2025. (Image Credit: Town of Ladysmith)
RDN pursues temporary permitting for RV's on private property
NANAIMO - A stopgap measure appears to be on the way to help address affordable housing challenges in the mid-Island's rural electoral areas. Regional District of Nanaimo directors voted in favour of ...
Jan 28, 2026 The Regional District of Nanaimo is pushing for a temporary permitting policy to legalize extended recreational vehicle stays on private property in the RDN's rural areas. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Setbacks don't mean stop:' NFL receiver delivers key life advice to Nanaimo youth
NANAIMO - An NFL wide receiver helped dispense some valuable life lessons like an all-star quarterback, using his experience as a collegiate and pro athlete, as well as a cancer survivor. New York Jet...
Jan 28, 2026 John Metchie III, a three-year NFL wide receiver, spoke for around an hour to Nanaimo youth at John Barsby Secondary School on Tuesday, Jan. 27, telling stories from his life and career. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
City of Nanaimo seeks feedback on proposed renter relocation policy
NANAIMO - The City is working on a policy for renters displaced by renovations and who need support.A survey will be online starting Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Feb. 18, asking Nanaimo citizens what the...
Jan 27, 2026 The City of Nanaimo is collecting community feedback on a policy to help renters who are displaced when their building gets redeveloped. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson)
'The concern is duration:' series of storms lining up to hit Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - A series of storms due to hit the region this week as the attention of forecasters. Environment Canada is calling for rain and strong winds across a wide section of Vancouver Island, includi...
Jan 27, 2026 Unseasonably warm temperatures will couple with strong winds and a decent amount of rain over the coming few days, part of a series of storms preparing to hit the region. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)