Nanaimo

Veteran Mountie believes new drug pilot project will present challenges for Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - Legalizing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs means an adjustment period for police and likely the judicial system, according to the head of Nanaimo RCMP's Municipal Drug Enforcem...

Feb 03, 2023

'We're seeing a growing need for extra services:' additional substance use and mental health resources announced for SD 68

NANAIMO - Incoming supports are aimed at tackling the growing number of local students dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.The provincial Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions a...

Feb 02, 2023

VIDEO: Armed intruder complains after Nanaimo teen responds with swing of a bat

NANAIMO - A would-be robber met stiff resistance when he walked into a local business armed with a knife. The man entered Abbie's Corner Store at 531 Second St. across from Fairview Community School a...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 02, 2023

'More than happy to tuck back into bed:' Van Isle Violet predicts remaining winter weeks

NANAIMO - Snowfall earlier this week might not be the last of the white stuff we see this winter.Van Isle Violet, a marmot serving as Vancouver Island's own interpretation of the traditional groundhog...

Feb 02, 2023

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District & teachers look to salvage two week spring break

NANAIMO - The possibility of a one week spring break returning for local students remains a very real possibility, but one which is still up for negotiation. During a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1, Sch...

Daryl Major Feb 02, 2023

Ditching Nanaimo Parkway traffic lights not a priority despite study recommending immediate investment

NANAIMO - Don't expect highly unpopular traffic signals on the Nanaimo Parkway to be removed anytime soon.The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) states recommendations made in a 2021...

Feb 01, 2023

'It's really people deciding they're going to travel again:' Nanaimo Airport nearly doubles passenger counts

NANAIMO - Travellers are returning to the skies through YCD.New data from the Nanaimo Airport shows passenger volumes effectively doubled to around 340,000 people through 2022, representing a big incr...

Feb 01, 2023

Nanaimo motorist crashes after spotted minutes earlier driving wrong way down highway

NANAIMO - A motorist reported to be driving driving the wrong way on the Old Island Hwy. in Nanaimo is believed to have caused a multi-vehicle crash soon-after. Emergency crews were initially called t...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 01, 2023 The driver of a black Chevy crossover was spotted driving down the wrong way of the Old Island Hwy., just before lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Their vehicle later crashed along Mostar Rd. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)

Excessive paperwork 'hurting with physician fatigue and burn out' in B.C.

NANAIMO - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is suggesting a path forward for healthcare reform in B.C., focusing on a reduction of red tape. A closer look at a 2020 study from Nov...

Daryl Major Feb 01, 2023

Two Juno nods for Nanaimo singer Lauren Spencer-Smith

NANAIMO - Accolades continue to mount for Lauren Spencer-Smith.The 19-year-old is up for two Juno nominations, revealed during a Tuesday, Jan. 31 announcement, including artist of the year and TikTok ...

Jan 31, 2023