Category Archives: Nanaimo
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jan 15, 2024
UPDATE: Sailings resume on Nanaimo's Duke Point to Tsawwassen route after 'mechanical difficulty'
UPDATE - Service is resuming between Duke Point and Tsawwassen. A faulty power supply to the engine's starter on board the Coastal Celebration was identified as the cause behind multiple cancelled sai...
Jan 15, 2024
Nanaimo woman convicted of brazen workplace scam
NANAIMO - A selfish former bookkeeper who bilked at least $47,000 from her former employer was sentenced following a late guilty plea. Riki Rianne Aspin avoided jail and was ordered to pay restitution...
Jan 15, 2024