Category Archives: Nanaimo
Forested land south of Nanaimo returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation
NANAIMO - A large section of land south of Nanaimo city limits has been returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) by the province as part of continuing reconciliation efforts.The 212 hectares of land ...
Jan 11, 2024
Looming Nanaimo murder trial moved to Vancouver
NANAIMO - An upcoming high-profile trial for a woman who allegedly murdered her former boyfriend won't happen in the Harbour City.Following several days of procedural discussions, BC Supreme Court Jus...
Jan 11, 2024
Arctic air expected to settle over Nanaimo Thursday, bringing low temperatures and snow
NANAIMO - A mass of cold, Arctic air is sweeping across B.C. this week, with the mid-Island in store to see temperatures around ten degrees below normal and the possibility of a big dump of snow. Afte...
Jan 11, 2024
Hours extended at Nanaimo warming centres ahead of freezing weather, new Oceanside centre opens
NANAIMO - As cold weather approaches in the region, the City of Nanaimo has extended the hours at two local warming centres. Environment Canada expects the temperature to drop to minus three degrees C...
Jan 11, 2024
Post-holiday respiratory illness surge takes effect
NANAIMO - Increased cases of influenza and other respiratory conditions throughout the province are testing the healthcare system and have already contributed to multiple deaths. Provincial health off...
Jan 10, 2024
Nanaimo murderer found not criminally responsible for brutal knife attack
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice determined a man's delusions directly played a role in a shocking south Nanaimo stabbing and has been deemed not criminally responsible for his actions. Simon Jame...
Jan 10, 2024
'We're confident it will come back:' Air Canada scraps direct flights between Nanaimo and Toronto
NANAIMO - Non-stop seasonal Air Canada service linking the Harbour City and Toronto won't be taking flight later this year. In a brief statement to NanaimoNewsNOW, the airliner stated it is not planni...
Jan 10, 2024
Crews now reshaping downtown Nanaimo's long-closed A&B Sound building
NANAIMO - Silent since 2008, a strategic downtown Nanaimo property is expected to be vibrant once again by as soon as later this year. With a required building permit awarded by the City of Nanaimo in...
Jan 09, 2024
'Not the main event:' blast of winter weather brings slushy mess to Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Parts of the Nanaimo area saw a blanket of wet, slushy snow Monday morning as the first winter storm of the season touched down overnight bringing a mix of snow flurries, rain and wind. A sn...
Jan 08, 2024
Large arena shows marks next chapter for independent wrestling promotion
NANAIMO - Architects behind a passion project are taking a leap from the top rope with the largest event in Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) history. With an increasing fan base built up over VIP...
Jan 08, 2024