Category Archives: Nanaimo
Sea lion resuced from Qualicum Beach dies from bird shot-related injuries
QUALICUM BEACH - An adult male sea lion found injured in waters in Oceanside has died of his injuries. Staff from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, with support from Fisheries and O...
Apr 13, 2026 Colonel, an adult male sea lion rescued near Qualicum Beach over Easter, died of his injuries on the weekend. Scans of Colonel revealed birdshot in his head and chest. (Image Credit: Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society)
'These are very small non-conformances:' RDN responds to Duke Point sewage advisory notice
NANAIMO - Local wastewater officials contend a recent B.C. government advisory notice is merely a snapshot of an otherwise high performing sewage treatment service. The Ministry of Environment and Cli...
Apr 13, 2026 RDN wastewater officials contextualized a recent non-compliance advisory letter involving a small facility at the Duke Point industrial strip. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'We cannot afford to lose this space:' Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons
QUALICUM BEACH - An Oceanside family programming facility is closing its doors at the end of June, much to the dismay of some community members. Last year, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the Qualicum ...
Apr 12, 2026 The Town of Qualicum Beach has decided not to renew the lease for the Qualicum Commons when it expires on June 30, with community members trying to keep it open for the foreseeable future. (Image Credit: Town of Qualicum Beach)
Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season
NANAIMO - From humble beginnings, the Cedar Farmers Market has grown into one of the destination events of its kind on Vancouver Island. The event will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, opening ...
Apr 12, 2026 Tens of thousands of people attend the Cedar Farmers Market annually, creating a massive draw for the rural Nanaimo area and local businesses as well. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening
NANAIMO - Local volunteers through the area's Lions Clubs are helping a large number of kids see a little clearer. Between November 2025 and mid-March 2026, Nanaimo, Hub City, and Ladysmith Lions Club...
Apr 11, 2026 A specialized eye scanner, similar to the one pictured here, is used to help detect eye health issues in children. Nanaimo and area Lions Club members helped refer nearly 200 kids during this year's screening. (Image Credit: School Health)
RDN's Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time
NANAIMO - It's been tweaked over the years, but Regional District of Nanaimo parks staff aren't willing to move on from a popular annual tradition. The RDN launched its 20th annual installment of the ...
Apr 11, 2026 Week two of the annual Golden Shoe Hunt is underway. (Image Credit: Regional District of Nanaimo)
Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding
NANAIMO - More than $4 million will benefit a local company's ability to establish an advanced robotics facility to construct wooden trusses. The funds to benefit Atlas Engineered Products Ltd. will a...
Apr 10, 2026 Atlas Engineered Products has secured over $4 million in federal funding to establish a high-tech truss building operation. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail
NANAIMO - A popular wooded trail is closed following apparent vandalism to a wooden walkway. City staff were made aware of the damage on Thursday, April 9, involving a small section of the stairs and ...
Apr 10, 2026 Damage from apparent vandalism to the stairs at Beach Estates Park has forced a temporary trail closure. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil
NANAIMO - Increasing deficits and impacts from declining international student recruitment are hoped to be in the past for Vancouver Island University.The University announced Wednesday, April 8, it w...
Apr 10, 2026 It's a brighter outlook for Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, with a balanced budget planned for 2026/27, and a small surplus remaining from the current financial year. (Image Credit: VIU)
'More than double:' huge visitor influx expected for second Nanaimo Infusion
NANAIMO - What started as an idea from a viral video in early 2025 continues to grow as a massive tourism and healthcare movement. The second Nanaimo Infusion will take place April 24-26, highlighted ...
Apr 10, 2026 Around 350 visitors, plus many more locals, attended the first Nanaimo Infusion in 2025, with even more expected the second time around. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)