Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo man sentenced for workplace ATM theft
NANAIMO - A sizable workplace theft resulted in a substantial restitution order applied against a Nanaimo man. Leland Robert Dresser, 28, was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 23 at Nanaimo Law Courts after p...
Feb 02, 2026 Leland Dresser, a former employee of a Cedar pub, repeatedly stole money from the business's ATM machine. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Contributions mounting for RDN purchase of Hamilton Marsh
NANAIMO - The purchase of an expansive area south of Qualicum Beach, envisioned to become a regional park, is inching closer to reality. The Regional District of Nanaimo is in the process of raising m...
Feb 01, 2026 The Regional District of Nanaimo are close to securing 360 hectares of land, owned by Mosaic, for future preservation. Hamilton Marsh, south of Qualicum Beach, would become the RDN's 13th regional park. (Image Credit: RDN)
'Provide a great framework:' Ladysmith Accessibility Plan approved
LADYSMITH - Accessibility improvements are coming to Ladysmith, after Council approved its first-ever plan to make the community more inclusive and barrier-free. The Accessibility Plan was approved du...
Jan 31, 2026 The Town of Ladysmith has approved it's first ever Accessibility Plan to help identify and remove barriers within the community to make it accessible for all. (Image Credit: Town of Ladysmith)
'A moment of connection:' new wind phone installed at Nanaimo cemetery
NANAIMO - A new art installation at one of the city's most solemn spaces is now installed. A wind phone is one of the latest pieces of public art installed through the City of Nanaimo's Public Art pro...
Jan 31, 2026 A new art installation at the Bowen Road Cemetery is offering healing one-way conversations with lost loved ones through a 'wind phone'. (Image Credit: City of Nanaimo)
Former realtor fined for botched sale north of Qualicum Beach
NANAIMO - Failing to disclose a rural property for sale was under a restrictive archeological designation resulted in significant sanctions against the retired seller. A recently published BC Financia...
Jan 30, 2026 A former local realtor was fined $66,500 by the B.C. Financial Services Authority after she failed to disclose a key aspect about a Deep Bay property she sold to an unaware buyer. (Image Credit: Chris Burger)
Multi-use crane aids recovery of wounded Nanaimo worker
NANAIMO - An injured construction worker was promptly brought down to safety and into the care of paramedics, thanks to a versatile crane. It happened on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Vancouver Island Univers...
Jan 30, 2026 An injured construction worker was hoisted to safety on an on-site crane at VIU's Nanaimo campus on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 28. (Image Credit: (Vancouver Island University))
Rainfall warning issued for Oceanside, Island flooding a concern
NANAIMO - A steady downpour of rain over the last couple of days, coupled with more to come, is prompting some concern. Environment Canada updated a rainfall warning for parts of eastern Vancouver Isl...
Jan 30, 2026 Rainfall warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for Friday, Jan. 30, coupled with high streamflow or flooding advisories issued by the BC River Forecast Centre. (Image Credit: Environment Canada)
Vancouver Island's fastest EV chargers officially open in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - New EV chargers recently opened to the public are promising to deliver 100 kilometres worth of travel in a matter of minutes.BC Hydro recently unveiled a pair of 400 kilowatt EV chargers, al...
Jan 30, 2026 A pair of high-capacity, 400 kilowatt electric vehicle charging stations are now online at Rock City Centre along the Island Hwy. in Nanaimo, bolstering a network of EV charging points up and down Vancouver Island. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW))
'More competitive racing:' new timing system being installed at Nanaimo BMX track
NANAIMO - A recently revamped BMX track is receiving some timely new technology. The City of Nanaimo recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Nanaimo BMX Club, with the lion's share of the money earmarked ...
Jan 29, 2026 A new timing system will be installed in the coming months at the Marie Davidson BMX Park, with riders able to track their times online and through various intervals on the track. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo break-in victim and police team up to retrieve stolen valuables
NANAIMO - What could have been a significant setback for an Old City Quarter resident quickly reversed after a break-in victim canvassed his neighbourhood. Shortly after realizing his garage on Machle...
Jan 29, 2026 David Little and a pair of Nanaimo RCMP officers teamed up to help retrieve his valuable recently stolen e-bike following a recent early morning break-in to his home on Machleary St. (Image Credit: (Nanaimo RCMP))