Category Archives: Nanaimo
Sailing alerts and other tools expanding ahead of busy long weekend on BC Ferries
NANAIMO - New technology is being deployed across the wider BC Ferries network to ensure a maximum number of people can travel this Easter long weekend.A new sailing alert system, which is currently i...
Apr 02, 2026 New reservation systems for BC Ferries travellers will provide extra options for those looking to get on board near-sold out sailings. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
March storms drench much of coastal B.C., save the Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Despite an atmospheric river storm system settling over Vancouver Island, last month was drier than usual. Much of eastern Vancouver Island received around half of its average precipitation ...
Apr 01, 2026 Despite a few major storms passing over our area last month, Nanaimo saw less than half of its regular rainfall in March. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Not looking real good:' B.C. has highest average gas price in Canada
NANAIMO - There's no telling how high the price of fuel will get locally as war continues to rage in the Middle East.U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have led Tehran to largely close the Strait of Hor...
Apr 01, 2026 Fuel prices are climbing globally as the conflict in the Middle East continues, with B.C. currently posting the highest average price nationwide. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Roundabouts to address long-standing traffic flow issues along Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A long-rumoured unconventional approach is on its way to deal with growing local highway traffic congestion. The provincial ministries of Transportation, Transit, and Infrastructure announce...
Apr 01, 2026 Five new roundabouts are set to be installed starting this week on the Nanaimo Parkway, between Fifth St. and Aulds Rd. Most will feature landscaped features and will see the removal of existing traffic light infrastructure. (Image Credit: Round and Round and Round Architecture)
Nanaimo chosen for RCMP pilot project for deaf & hard of hearing-related calls
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are being equipped with an application on their mobile devices to better serve those with hearing challenges in the community.Project DECIPHER will be piloted in Nanaimo, Lang...
Mar 31, 2026 Nanaimo RCMP officers are being equipped with a new app on their work phones, designed to connect officers with qualified sign language interpreters to better handle calls involving clients who are hard of hearing, or deaf. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Former Nanaimo teacher jailed for possession of child exploitation material
Editor's note: This article contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A former substitute teacher will spend a year in jail for possessing child pornograp...
Mar 31, 2026 Darrell Christopher Gilkes, 33, was sentenced to a year in jail and two years probation for possession of child sex abuse and exploitation material while he was working as a substitute teacher at Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools in 2022/2023. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Parksville industrial business loses $400,000 in account switch scam
PARKSVILLE - For the third time in just over three months, Oceanside RCMP are investigating a major loss from a local business connected to an ongoing scam. An industrial business in Parksville report...
Mar 31, 2026 A Parksville-area industrial business is out around $400,000 after complying with a request from one of their suppliers to update payment information. The new account details were for scammers, instead of the intended business. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo child lurer pleads guilty
NANAIMO - Facing a likely conviction, an accused cut his losses by pleading guilty to a public child luring offenceA visibly distressed Lorne Earl Seifred, 63, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 30 at Na...
Mar 31, 2026 Lorne Seifred, 63, leaves Nanaimo Law Courts following his sentencing hearing on Monday, March 30 in connection to a May 2024 child luring offence. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Critical to keeping them safe:' mid-Island drivers reminded to slow down and move over
NANAIMO - The BC Highway Patrol is dedicating the month of April to remind drivers to slow down and move over whenever they see flashing lights on the side of the road.This includes the flashing red a...
Mar 30, 2026 The BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and give plenty of room when they see workers or first responders on the side of the road with their emergency lights activated. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo singer earns pair of Juno Awards
HAMILTON, ON - A local singer is continuing to announce his presence on the world stage. Nanaimo's Cameron Whitcomb earned two Juno Awards on Sunday, March 29, including for Breakthrough Artist of the...
Mar 30, 2026 Nanaimo's Cameron Whitcomb accepts the award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards on Sunday, March 29. (Image Credit: CBC)