Category Archives: Nanaimo
Man viciously assaulted in downtown Nanaimo drug related attack
NANAIMO - Swarmed and beaten for drug dealing on enemy territory, a man took responsibility for his role in a downtown Nanaimo attack. Ronald Douglas Arndt was sentenced last week at provincial court ...
Jun 29, 2026 Prolific offender Ronald Arndt was sentenced last week for his role in a violent attack against an outnumbered man in a downtown Nanaimo parkade on March 3, 2026. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Lisa Young Nanaimo homicide case continually leads to tips
NANAIMO - Approaching a quarter century since a Nanaimo woman disappeared, frustration over a lack of answers is evident. However, Nanaimo RCMP is continually approached with potentially valuable info...
Jun 28, 2026 An annual gathering included speeches from community leaders and musical entertainment in honour of Lisa Marie Young. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Landscaping-related fires seeing uptick amid hot, dry summer weather
PARKSVILLE - An increase in bark mulch and landscaping-related files is being noted by local firefighters. A largely bone-dry June has led to prime fire conditions, not only in the backcountry, but ar...
Jun 28, 2026 Firefighters in Nanaimo had to douse a bark mulch fire this week, a sign of the tinder dry conditions present across much of the region. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'A thank you to our community:' Cedar Farmers Market celebrating 30 years
NANAIMO - The Cedar Farmers Market is celebrating a special milestone this weekend: 30 years of local community building.In addition to over 100 vendors, food trucks and artisans, organizers have plan...
Jun 27, 2026 Tens of thousands visit the Cedar Farmers Market every year, with the event celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday, June 28. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
29-unit co-housing complex planned for Nanaimo's north end
NANAIMO - A new co-housing project is proceeding in the city's north end. City Councillors gave unanimous approval on Monday, June 22, to a development permit for a 29-unit complex at 5180 Universal P...
Jun 27, 2026 Despite concerns about increased traffic volumes and on-street parking pressures, Nanaimo councillors have provided unanimous support for a co-housing complex in the city's north end. (Image Credit: Lost Lake Cohousing)
Community vigil aims to unlock historic Nanaimo homicide case
NANAIMO - Determined to secure her friend's remains and bring whoever's responsible to justice, a Nanaimo advocate is continually keeping a historic local homicide case top of mind. Lisa Marie Young w...
Jun 26, 2026 Instead of a march from Nanaimo RCMP detachment to Maffeo Sutton Park, an annual community awareness event on Sunday, June 28 at noon will be held solely at the waterfront park. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'He was stabbed pretty good:' one hospitalized after downtown Nanaimo altercation
NANAIMO - One person was taken to hospital with what police describe as serious injuries following a stabbing in the city's downtown.Emergency crews were called to Port Place Shopping Centre, where th...
Jun 26, 2026 One person suffered non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed in the arm following an altercation at Port Place Shopping Centre on Thursday, June 25. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Woman arrested for apparent arson in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A sharp-eyed community safety advocate helped police arrest a woman for allegedly lighting a small brush fire in Nanaimo's downtown. Kevan Shaw happened to be driving in the Commercial St. a...
Jun 26, 2026 An alleged purposely set fire in downtown Nanaimo late Wednesday night was spotted by a Good Samaritan, leading to a prompt arrest. (Image Credit: Kevan Shaw)
World Cup takes centre stage at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - An early summer evening of free, family fun will be capped off with live World Cup soccer action and a drone show.The City of Nanaimo is hosting a free family fun night on Friday, June 26, b...
Jun 25, 2026 A large screen will be set up at Maffeo Sutton Park on Friday, ahead of a FIFA World Cup watch party in Nanaimo later in the evening. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Curbside collection disrupted for thousands of mid-Islanders
PARKSVILLE - A fire destroying a key transfer facility contracted by the Regional District of Nanaimo is causing a severe ripple effect. On the morning of Wednesday, June 24, a fire wiped out a dome-l...
Jun 25, 2026 The RDN is scrambling to address a capacity shortage after a fire ripped through a primary an organics/recycling holding facility in Parksville Thursday morning. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)