Nanaimo

Frigid air & flurries due for Nanaimo, Oceanside regions

NANAIMO - Mother Nature is reminding us, winter isn't over just yet.A ridge of high pressure from the Arctic is making its way through much of western Canada and is expected to impact areas of Vancouv...

Feb 21, 2023

'This is a competition:' Parksville Curling Club ready to host Masters championship

PARKSVILLE - Some of B.C.'s best masters curlers are in the region this week. The 2023 B.C. Masters are being hosted by the Parksville Curling Club, with opening ceremonies on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p....

Daryl Major Feb 21, 2023

Skating, swimming, and bouncy castles: Details on Family Day activities across the mid-Island

NANAIMO - Gather your family together and take advantage of some of the fun Family Day activities the mid-Island has to offer.In Nanaimo, the City is sponsoring free family-friendly events on Monday, ...

Feb 20, 2023

Recruitment drive underway for local volunteer fire department

QUALICUM BEACH - Coombs-Hillers Volunteer Fire Department (CHVFD) is looking for anyone who's ready to put their firefighting skills to the test. They are recruiting volunteers of any background who l...

Feb 19, 2023

Water Cooler: Upgrades to Terminal Ave. through downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside.This week's feature focuses on plans to refresh Term...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 18, 2023

Injury prevention key for Island skiers and snowboarders over long weekend

NANAIMO - It's one of the final long weekends of the cooler winter months, prime opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to 'shred some pow' one last time.However health officials are urging caution i...

Feb 17, 2023

'Could have been a lot worse:' front door fire at Nanaimo home quickly doused

NANAIMO - Crews made quick work of a fire apparently started outside the front door of a home in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Nanaimo Fire Rescue were called to the home in the 2400 block of...

Feb 17, 2023

Provincial grant money to help construction phase of Downtown-VIU bike network

NANAIMO - Half a million dollars in grant money will help see the Albert and Fourth Complete Street Project continue its path forward.The provincial government announced $500,000 was awarded to the Ci...

Feb 17, 2023

'It saves lives:' Nanaimo block watch pushing for free Naloxone training

NANAIMO - Residents in the city are taking initiative to increase their life-saving skills.Two Naloxone training sessions were hosted by a local block watch and the St. Peters Church on Wednesday, Feb...

Feb 17, 2023

Investigation wraps into cause of serious plane crash near Qualicum Beach Airport

QUALICUM BEACH - Intermittent issues with the engine and the icing of a key part were deemed potential factors in a plane crash last July. Experienced pilot Akhilesh Shere was the lone person aboard a...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 16, 2023