Nanaimo

'It's nothing to panic about:' small sinkhole forms in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A portion of a busy south end street is closed to non-local traffic after a resident noticed a small sinkhole forming on Victoria Rd. The City of Nanaimo's general manager of engineering and...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2024

'Stay home and stay off the roads:' snow making travel treacherous across Nanaimo & mid-Island

NANAIMO - It's a winter wonderland across much of the mid-Island as Mother Nature delivered the first true snowfall of the season.Between 10 and 30 centimetres fell for much of the region, with more a...

Jan 17, 2024

UPDATE: RDN Transit resumes as Nanaimo & Oceanside students enjoy snow day

NANAIMO - The first notable dump of snow for the season has come as forecast, leading to substantial disruptions on multiple fronts. In the range of 10 to 15 centimeters of snow fell overnight on Tues...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2024 Highway and City crews were out in force but could do little to match the pace of Mother Nature during Wednesday's snow storm. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

Local doctor encourages smokers take small, realistic action to butt out

NANAIMO - A highly respected smoking cessation specialist says modest, realistic goals often go a long way in quitting for good.Nanaimo based family physician Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smok...

Jan 17, 2024

Assistive hearing technology pilot project approved for Nanaimo facilities

NANAIMO - A pilot project designed to bring assistive hearing technology to City buildings is moving ahead.The project will see an audio loop system, or hearing loop, system installed at the front cou...

Jan 16, 2024

Contract awarded for new Island class vessels to link Nanaimo and Gabriola Island

NANAIMO - Four new hybrid-electric vessels are poised to be added to the BC Ferries fleet.The company announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16 a contract was awarded to Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group to...

Jan 16, 2024

'We've only had one person released:' Nanaimo repeat violent offender team sees early success

NANAIMO - A local unit designed to focus on repeat violent offenders is seeing success, both related to their mandate and elsewhere in the Nanaimo area. The Nanaimo RCMP's Special Investigations and T...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 16, 2024

Snowfall warning issued for Nanaimo & Oceanside ahead of wintery mess

NANAIMO - Expect snow, rain, freezing rain or even all three if we're particularly fortunate over the next 24 to 48 hours.Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the Nanaimo and Oceanside reg...

Jan 16, 2024

Sizable residential complex proceeds in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Much needed rental stock in Oceanside is moving ahead after development and variance permits were approved by Parksville city councillors. Council voted near unanimously in favour on Mond...

Daryl Major Jan 16, 2024

BC Hydro & Fortis break power demand records during ongoing cold snap

NANAIMO - It was a record-breaking weekend in more ways than one thanks to some unseasonably cold weather across the region. Monitoring stations at Nanaimo Airport saw the mercury plunge on Friday, Ja...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 15, 2024