Category Archives: Nanaimo
Big donation supports Nanaimo food security program
NANAIMO - A crucial summer program bolstering local food security has received a big shot in the arm.A $10,000 donation from Woodgrove Chrysler was matched by Island Savings to tally $20,000 in cash f...
Jun 22, 2023
Nanaimo Women of Influence awards to 'shine a spotlight' on diversity, inclusion and community
NANAIMO - A celebration of women, gender diverse, non-binary and two-spirited individuals is coming to the Harbour City.The inaugural Women of Influence Nanaimo (WIN) awards gala is set for Feb. 7, 20...
Jun 22, 2023
RCMP seek woman accused of armed home robbery north of Qualicum Beach
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP are looking for a woman allegedly involved in a serious home invasion last year who's no longer residing at a Lower Mainland recovery house. Teresa Marie Evenson, 36, was l...
Jun 22, 2023
Commercial St. Night Market returns to Nanaimo's downtown core
NANAIMO - One of the city's most beloved downtown events is back for another season.The Commercial St. Night Market opens its 2023 season on Thursday, June 22, running every Thursday between 5 p.m. an...
Jun 22, 2023
'Give them the opportunity to come home:' housing partnership bolstered between province & SFN
NANAIMO - "We have members that live in the States, a big number of our membership live down in the Seattle area, Vancouver, Victoria - we're going to give them the opportunity to come home now."Snune...
Jun 21, 2023
Average temperature but drier than usual weather caps off spring for the mid-Island
NANAIMO - Despite some hot days which broke daily temperature records and recorded Nanaimo's hottest May ever, spring for the mid-Island saw average temperatures overall. Meteorologist with Environmen...
Jun 21, 2023
Anglers fined a combined $17K for fishing violations east of Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - Illegal bottom fishing and lying about their catch resulted in hefty fines following an expedition last year near Galiano Island.In May, guilty pleas were entered to numerous fisheries vio...
Jun 21, 2023
24/7 staffed addictions treatment facility proposed in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A residential addictions facility is envisioned in the edge of downtown Parksville, as Island Health reports rising mental health and substance abuse challenges. Island Health representat...
Jun 21, 2023
$48.5 million for first phase of Nanaimo public works facility upgrade clears another hurdle
NANAIMO - A substantial replacement of Nanaimo's public works facility has taken another step forward. During a Monday, June 19 meeting, councillors approved the first three readings for the Nanaimo o...
Jun 20, 2023
Local residents want 'sense of safety and security back' following shooting along Millstone River
NANAIMO - Following another shooting originating from a Millstone River encampment, area residents are demanding substantial action to reduce the violence and clean up the area. A crowd of about 20 pe...
Jun 20, 2023 A crowd of about 20 people gathered at Pearson Park on Terminal Ave. for a safety rally following another shooting last week along the Millstone River. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)