Category Archives: Nanaimo
Regular rain levels fall on Nanaimo thanks to late-October storm surge
NANAIMO - A lot can change in a short amount of time when it comes to mid-Island weather. About two weeks ago, Nanaimo was on pace for one of the driest Octobers on record with only 7.6 millimetres of...
Nov 4, 2026 Weather experts' worries were extinguished after a late-month surge in rain saved October from being one of the driest in Nanaimo's history. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
New permanent recycling depot opens in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - After closing down early in 2020, a new recycling service has launched in Qualicum Beach. Recycle BC announced a long-term arrangement with Qualicum Bottle & Recycling Centre, all...
Nov 3, 2026 Core non-curbside recyclables such as soft plastics and glass can now be recycled in Qualicum Beach. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Bird causes widespread, brief Parksville-area power outage
PARKSVILLE - It didn't take crews long to fix a large power outage impacting thousands of people in the Parksville and Nanoose Bay area. An extensive substation fault was reported, zapping power to ov...
Nov 3, 2026 A substation fault was quickly addressed by BC Hydro crews after a bird contacted its equipment in the Oceanside area. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo and Comox land trust's secure funds for over 100 acres in Deep Bay
NANAIMO - Strong community support saved over 100 acres of forests, wetlands, estuaries, and shoreline in Deep Bay. The BC Parks Foundation announced on Monday, Nov. 2, the final monetary amount has b...
Nov 3, 2026 The BC Parks Foundation managed to raise around $400,000 to purchase 122.5 acres of land in Deep Bay, with the Nanaimo & Area Land Trust and the Comox Valley Land Trust now contributing $200,000 between them. (Image Credit: BC Parks Foundation)
John Barsby band program lands note-worthy donation
NANAIMO - A significant estate donation is striking the right chord with the band program at John Barsby Secondary School.Following the recent passing of local music-loving resident Harlow Rankin, his...
Nov 3, 2026 Dakota Nguyn and Alicia Holmes-Johns are all smiles after receiving a generous donation to remember. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Former junior hockey broadcaster/executive charged with sex crimes
NANAIMO - Several serious offences have been laid against a well-known former Alberta Junior Hockey League broadcaster. Tyler Robb King, 39, is charged with three counts of luring a person under 18 ye...
Nov 2, 2026 Tyler King was a longtime former Alberta Junior Hockey League broadcaster and briefly served as president of the BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers. (Image Credit: Facebook)
New Rutherford Rd traffic light signals start of multi-year sewer line revival
NANAIMO - With increased diverted traffic incoming, a signaled traffic light is coming to Rutherford Rd. ahead of a significant Regional District of Nanaimo infrastructure project.James Haddou, RDN ca...
Nov 2, 2026 Traffic modelling suggests turning left off of Vanderneuk Rd. and turning left onto Vanderneuk Rd. would be challenged by detoured traffic due to a looming sewer revival project.
Nanaimo Fish Hatchery hosts popular hands-on annual event
NANAIMO - B.C.'s iconic Pacific salmon species will be on full display at an increasingly popular annual event at Nanaimo River Hatchery. The hatchery's popular annual Spawning Day Fundraiser takes pl...
Oct 31, 2026 A Coho salmon being released as part of last year's Spawning Day Fundraiser at Nanaimo River Hatchery. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo firefighters save home from fast-growing blaze
NANAIMO - Cobin Pisiak was playing video games in his north Nanaimo basement suite when he was suddenly sprung back into reality. His smoke alarm started beeping. Confused, he walked to the other side...
Oct 31, 2026 NFR crews respond to an apparent accidental patio fire on Mahoun Pl. in Nanaimo's north end. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
SD68 expanding program for high-needs secondary students
NANAIMO - Designed to provide students with diversabilities a more suitable environment to thrive, local school district trustees support expanding its District Skills Program to Wellington Secondary ...
Oct 30, 2026 Specialized programming for students with complex needs appears poised to be added to Wellington Secondary School by next school year. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)