Nanaimo

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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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)

Monument pole honouring residential school victims stops by Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A unique monument pole drawing attention to the plight of residential school victims made its way through Nanaimo. Under development since last August in Fort Rupert just outside Port Hardy ...

Jun 20, 2023

Nanaimo Hospital ready to open its doors on updated and long-awaited ICU

NANAIMO - The long wait for a modernized and expanded intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is finally over. The new 12-bed ICU at NRGH will officially open on June 28, 2023, ...

Jun 19, 2023

Illicit drug deaths drop province-wide last month, but continue rising in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - While a notable reduction in tainted drug fatalities last month was reported by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS), the situation is not improving. In May 176 lives were lost across the province...

Jun 19, 2023

Police seeking suspect following disturbing baseball bat attack in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties say an 18-year-old was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he was attacked on video in the Harewood neighbourhood.It happened on Friday, June 16 just before 5 p....

Jun 19, 2023

Notorious offender who attacked several Nanaimo area sex trade workers has jail extended

Editors note: this article contains graphic details of sexual violence. Reader discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man already jailed for similar crimes had more time added to his sentence afte...

Jun 19, 2023

Huge crowds anticipated for annual Father's Day classic car show in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts are showing off their classic cars from as far back as the 1920's to modern day models in a festival like atmosphere.The 30th anniversary Seaside Cruiz...

Jun 18, 2023

VIU athletic director tops off huge year with CCAA's top honour

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University's director of athletics and recreation is "surprised, shocked and humbled" to be named the 2023 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) athletic director ...

Jun 17, 2023