Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo marine research hub hosts thousands
NANAIMO - An open house at one of the west coast's primary marine research facilities was evidently a hit with the public. Fisheries and Oceans Canada estimated over 3,000 people turned out for the fa...
Jun 06, 2026 Science technician was busy sharing what fish-aging is all about at a recent Pacific Biological Station open house. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo's jobless rate remains one of highest in Canada
NANAIMO - While the Nanaimo area's unemployment rate ticked slightly downward, new Statistics Canada data showed the Harbour City has one of the highest jobless rates in the country among larger urban...
Jun 05, 2026 Slightly reduced in May, Nanaimo's unemployment rate still remains high at 8.5 per cent. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Bear banger in Campbell River prompts extensive police response through mid-Island
NANAIMO - Specialized units rushed through the mid-Island Friday morning, en route to Campbell River for an eventual false alarm.Upwards of 15 vehicles from the south Island were spotted by morning co...
Jun 05, 2026 Mounties from across Vancouver Island were deployed to Campbell River on Friday, for what was reported as gunshots being fired and a kidnapping. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Unhoused man found with serious injuries in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local police are hoping the public can help piece together what led to a severe attack against a vulnerable man in the city's south end.Nanaimo RCMP Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said the 31-yea...
Jun 05, 2026 A man was found with significant injuries on the evening of Thursday, June 4 at 10:20 p.m. in the parking lot of a Nicol St. convenience store. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Increased water restrictions coming for Nanaimo as reservoir levels drop
NANAIMO - Ongoing drought-like conditions across the mid-Island is prompting some preventative measures from local officials. Beginning Monday, June 8, the City of Nanaimo will move to stage three wat...
Jun 05, 2026 Levels at the Jump Creek Reservoir, the City of Nanaimo's main water source, continue dropping due to a lack of snowmelt and precipitation, additional water restrictions are being applied. (Image Credit: City of Nanaimo)
Busy Nanaimo corridor to be impacted by Fortis BC work
NANAIMO - Motorists passing through a major Nanaimo thoroughfare may want to find an alternate route during morning and afternoon commutes. Fortis B.C. advises it's installing an underground natural g...
Jun 05, 2026 A busy stretch of Mostar Rd. and a small section of Metral Dr. will be impacted by a new main line natural gas installation by Fortis BC. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Westwood Park trails fully re-open after 'aggressive' bear encounter
NANAIMO - Full access is restored around Westwood Lake Park, following a temporary bear-related closure. A southeastern portion of the trail was closed Tuesday, June 2, after a father and his children...
Jun 04, 2026 Signage warning of an aggressive bear at Westwood Lake is due to come down Thursday, following a close call for a Nanaimo father and his children earlier in the week. No further sightings have occurred. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
RCMP investigating 'targeted' shooting across south Nanaimo park
NANAIMO - An active investigation is underway after shots were fired across a city park.Local Mounties say the incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Knowles Park, on the corner o...
Jun 04, 2026 Nanaimo RCMP maintained a presence for most of Thursday, June 4, near the corner of Victoria Rd. and Rainer St. (Image Credit: Danielle Welch)
'It tracks much higher than usual:' surge in drownings concerns advocacy group
NANAIMO - It has been a deadly spring with far more drownings than usual across B.C., including the Nanaimo and broader south coast areas. As of Wednesday, June 3, Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon da...
Jun 04, 2026 An advocacy organization has startling statistics and advice to minimize drownings as the recreation season on lakes, rivers and the ocean ramps up. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
New rental housing planned on Nanaimo's Northfield Rd.
NANAIMO - A proposed multi-storey rental housing project is proceeding in the heart of the city. Forty-three units of rental housing are slated for 1901 Northfield Rd., across from McGarrigle Rd., wit...
Jun 03, 2026 A four-storey rental complex is planned for a Northfield Rd. property, midway between Bowen Rd. and the Island Hwy. (Image Credit: Kumar Architecture Ltd. & Northfield Apartments Ltd.)