Category Archives: Nanaimo
New BC daily record of nearly 300 overdose calls reported, 20 in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While fewer people died from toxic drugs in the province last year, there's been a troubling surge of overdose events recently. BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) informed NanaimoNewsNOW p...
Feb 27, 2026 Paramedics and other emergency responders have been strained lately responding to toxic drug overdose calls. A new province-wide B.C. record was reported on Wednesday, Feb. 25 with 284 calls for help. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'This is broadening his world:' Nanaimo teen fulfilling life dream in Mexico
NANAIMO - A local teenager will spend spring break in Mexico floating down lazy rivers and relaxing on warm, tropical beaches.Jonathan Dean, 18, lives with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic condition wh...
Feb 27, 2026 Grace Dean (left) helps explain through sign language to her son Jonathan (middle), he and the family are going on a week-long trip to Mexico next month. The trip is sponsored by the Help Fill a Dream Foundation. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Qualicum artist creates design for annual Canucks First Nations game
QUALICUM BAY - Ocean Hyland said the full realization of having her artwork on display in front of around 19,000 Canuck fans at Rogers Arena, as well as a national TV audience, won't sink in until the...
Feb 27, 2026 Qualicum Bay's Ocean Hyland was selected by the Vancouver Canucks to design the team's annual First Nations Celebration game night logo, which will be worn by the players on March 12. (Image Credit: Vancouver Canucks)
Alleged Gabriola Island meth dealer charged
NANAIMO - Gabriola Island RCMP arrested a local man, who was subsequently charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Paul James Dick, 63, has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. A ...
Feb 26, 2026 A Gabriola Island man is accused of trafficking methamphetamine within the community. Paul James Dick is slated to make his first court appearance in Nanaimo on March 31. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Significant safety improvement:' north Nanaimo roundabout approved
NANAIMO - Another roundabout has been approved in Nanaimo to better control vehicular flow, speeds and improve safety of all road users. Councillors recently approved $350,000 to install a roundabout ...
Feb 26, 2026 A new roundabout is coming to north Nanaimo, at the Hammond Bay Rd. and Brickyard Rd. intersection. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'You can't be reimbursed:' counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are seeing a spike in reported cases of counterfeit money. The detachment has received at least 17 separate reports over the last two months, of what police are calling "high-...
Feb 26, 2026 Counterfeit $50 and $100 notes have been used at least 17 instances through Nanaimo over the past two months, with Mounties noting the bills share many characteristics of their legitimate counterparts. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Province-wide distracted driving/buckle-up campaign returns
NANAIMO - Police won't shy away from writing tickets during the month of March. Led by BC Highway Patrol in conjunction with RCMP and municipal police forces across the province, March will see enhanc...
Feb 26, 2026 Distracted drivers are being forewarned of a coordinated, province-wide campaign during the month of march. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Temporary art pays tribute to Nanaimo’s lost Chinatowns
NANAIMO - Key to the formation of Nanaimo's economic, social and cultural identity, a trio of temporary art pieces are reminders of once bustling local Chinese settlements. Errington-based artist Jack...
Feb 25, 2026 The Esplanade/Victoria Cres. area represented Nanaimo's first Chinatown settlement in existence from the 1860's to 1884. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'A dramatic difference:' minimum altitude change at Nanaimo Airport improving landing reliability
NANAIMO - A regulatory change from Nav Canada is already dramatically reducing the number of diversions or missed approaches at YCD.The organization, which operates Canada's civil air navigation syste...
Feb 25, 2026 Reliability for landings in inclement weather is improving at Nanaimo Airport, courtesy a regulatory improvement from Nav Canada and continued lighting and infrastructure enhancements. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Despite concerns, Regional District of Nanaimo board approves budget
NANAIMO - A slightly reduced RDN tax rate increase wasn't celebrated by critics of the regional government's latest five-year financial plan. The amended budget includes a 5.7 per cent increase in pro...
Feb 25, 2026 Regional District of Nanaimo board members approved the 2026 budget, and five-year financial plan at a Tuesday, Feb. 24 board meeting. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)