Category Archives: Nanaimo
Victoria-based entrepreneur fair expanding to host Nanaimo market day
NANAIMO - Inspiring the next generation of small business owners and entrepreneurs is the goal of a Victoria-based event's expansion into the mid-Island. After six years of success in Victoria, Kidova...
Feb 28, 2026 Budding young entrepreneurs will be on hand at Nanaimo North Town Centre in April, part of an expanded Kidovate program from University of Victoria business professors. (Image Credit: Kidovate)
Parksville Wounded Warriors runner receives hero’s welcome
PARKSVILLE - Well over halfway through an impactful relay run, a Parksville Fire Rescue member broke down in response to a strong outpouring of support. Parksville Fire Rescue's Karen Petraschuk is on...
Feb 27, 2026 Following an uplifting gathering, Parksville Fire Rescue and Wounded Warriors Karen Petraschuk leaves downtown Parksville enroute to Nanaimo.
Nanaimo skies to offer prime conditions for rare planetary alignment
NANAIMO - Clear skies are set to afford local stargazers near ideal conditions to spot most of our celestial neighbours. Six planets will be visible above the horizon shortly after sunset on Saturday,...
Feb 27, 2026 Skywatchers will have no clouds obstructing their view Saturday night of prime viewing for a planetary alignment. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
New BC daily record of nearly 300 overdose calls reported, 20 in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While fewer people died from toxic drugs in the province last year, there's been a troubling surge of overdose events recently. BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) informed NanaimoNewsNOW p...
Feb 27, 2026 Paramedics and other emergency responders have been strained lately responding to toxic drug overdose calls. A new province-wide B.C. record was reported on Wednesday, Feb. 25 with 284 calls for help. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'This is broadening his world:' Nanaimo teen fulfilling life dream in Mexico
NANAIMO - A local teenager will spend spring break in Mexico floating down lazy rivers and relaxing on warm, tropical beaches.Jonathan Dean, 18, lives with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic condition wh...
Feb 27, 2026 Grace Dean (left) helps explain through sign language to her son Jonathan (middle), he and the family are going on a week-long trip to Mexico next month. The trip is sponsored by the Help Fill a Dream Foundation. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Qualicum artist creates design for annual Canucks First Nations game
QUALICUM BAY - Ocean Hyland said the full realization of having her artwork on display in front of around 19,000 Canuck fans at Rogers Arena, as well as a national TV audience, won't sink in until the...
Feb 27, 2026 Qualicum Bay's Ocean Hyland was selected by the Vancouver Canucks to design the team's annual First Nations Celebration game night logo, which will be worn by the players on March 12. (Image Credit: Vancouver Canucks)
Alleged Gabriola Island meth dealer charged
NANAIMO - Gabriola Island RCMP arrested a local man, who was subsequently charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Paul James Dick, 63, has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. A ...
Feb 26, 2026 A Gabriola Island man is accused of trafficking methamphetamine within the community. Paul James Dick is slated to make his first court appearance in Nanaimo on March 31. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Significant safety improvement:' north Nanaimo roundabout approved
NANAIMO - Another roundabout has been approved in Nanaimo to better control vehicular flow, speeds and improve safety of all road users. Councillors recently approved $350,000 to install a roundabout ...
Feb 26, 2026 A new roundabout is coming to north Nanaimo, at the Hammond Bay Rd. and Brickyard Rd. intersection. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'You can't be reimbursed:' counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are seeing a spike in reported cases of counterfeit money. The detachment has received at least 17 separate reports over the last two months, of what police are calling "high-...
Feb 26, 2026 Counterfeit $50 and $100 notes have been used at least 17 instances through Nanaimo over the past two months, with Mounties noting the bills share many characteristics of their legitimate counterparts. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Province-wide distracted driving/buckle-up campaign returns
NANAIMO - Police won't shy away from writing tickets during the month of March. Led by BC Highway Patrol in conjunction with RCMP and municipal police forces across the province, March will see enhanc...
Feb 26, 2026 Distracted drivers are being forewarned of a coordinated, province-wide campaign during the month of march. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)