Category Archives: Nanaimo

Generous Parksville Beach Festival donations leads to record amount going to local groups
PARKSVILLE - Donations poured into this year's Parksville Beach Festival Sand Sculpting Competition like never before.Organizers from the summer staple event in Oceanside presented $79,800 in cheques ...
Oct 13, 2023

Several spooky-themed events for mid Islanders, if you dare
NANAIMO - The mid Island area is home to many place where people can get an extra spooky scare this Halloween season. NanaimoNewsNOW felt it was only appropriate on Friday the 13th to outline some of ...
Oct 13, 2023

Rutherford Elementary confirmed for September 2025 re-opening
NANAIMO - There remains an extensive 'to-do' list, but the clock is now officially ticking on re-opening a north end school to combat school capacity.School District 68's business committee endorsed t...
Oct 12, 2023

High court shuts down Hells Angels attempt to hear appeal of three B.C. clubhouse seizures, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A trio of former Hells Angels clubhouses forfeited to the BC government to be sold will almost certainly still go ahead.An application by the Hells Angels to appeal the forfeiture of three o...
Oct 12, 2023

VIDEO: Mental health crisis at Nanaimo motel closes traffic on Terminal Ave., one man arrested
NANAIMO - A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after an extended standoff at a downtown motel. Police were called to the Castaway Motel just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 for a check well-b...
Oct 12, 2023 One person was taken into custody following a standoff outside a Nanaimo motel Thursday morning. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)

Costume borrowing event for kids takes place in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A complementary Nanaimo based costume borrowing service is designed to make Halloween more accessible and sustainable. The second annual Costumes for Kids Event happens Saturday, Oct. 14 at ...
Oct 12, 2023

'Really an incredible event:' partial solar eclipse visible from Nanaimo, weather permitting
NANAIMO - Astronomers and star-gazers alike will be up early this weekend to take in a partial solar eclipse.Astronomy professor at Vancouver Island University Dr. Gregory Arkos said the show will sta...
Oct 11, 2023

Nanaimo woman 'Set for Life' after $675k lotto win
NANAIMO - A relaxing morning at home with a cup of coffee was life-changing for a local woman. Vera Strand is $675,000 richer after claiming the top prize on a Set For Life lottery ticket, purchased f...
Oct 11, 2023

Man on trial for alleged sex offence against former stepdaughter
Editors note - this article contains details of alleged sexual abuse that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Testifying at length against her former stepfather, a young Nanaimo ...
Oct 11, 2023

Free beds for newborns now available across Island Health
NANAIMO - Providing free beds and important sleeping tips for newborns is now accessible for parents and families across the Island Health region. The free program provides a Health Canada-approved ba...
Oct 10, 2023