Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Harm reduction interventions are important:' no letter coming from Nanaimo on B.C. drug policy
NANAIMO - An at-times pointed debate on provincial mental health and addictions policies, as well as challenges in the city as a result, will result in little more than a meeting minute.A request from...
Dec 02, 2025
'Can't rule that out:' slim chance of a white Christmas for the Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Weather experts are saying the chances of a white Christmas for the mid-Island remain low.It's the prevailing opinion according to meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada De...
Dec 02, 2025
Nanaimo Mounties offer proactive advice to avoid getting scrooged
NANAIMO - Grinch-like thieves will be hard at work this holiday shopping season, warns Nanaimo RCMP. Cst. Gary O'Brien said their detachment expects complaints of stolen door-front packages to increas...
Dec 02, 2025
'Really thrilled:' Van Isle marmot population keeps rising
NANAIMO - A local foundation trying to save a critically endangered species is celebrating another major milestone. The Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF) recently announced the Vancouver Island marmot ...
Dec 01, 2025
VIDEO: Nanaimo skateboarder earns Canadian team spot after Japan performance
KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN - A Nanaimo skateboarder's first real foray into international competition has exceeded all expectations. Evie Pritchard, 13, finished 13th overall in the women's street competition ...
Dec 01, 2025
NanaimoNewsNOW's annual Christmas Lights Map returns
NANAIMO - Pack a warm beverage and plenty of holiday cheer, NanaimoNewsNOW's map of the best lights in the city is finally here. Our elves have been out to check around and see, returning with their f...
Dec 01, 2025
Three Nanaimo schools seeing 'increased police presence' Monday
NANAIMO - A trio of local high schools will have an increased police presence Monday.Police and School District 68 officials report anonymous threats were made against Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo Di...
Dec 01, 2025
Over 700 delegates expected as Nanaimo to host major international science event
NANAIMO - Hundreds of delegates from over a dozen countries are expected in the Harbour City next fall for a major event. The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) will host their annual m...
Dec 01, 2025
Nanaimo residents to get their say in annual budget town hall
NANAIMO - An annual budget discussion tradition at Nanaimo City Council chambers returns. The City is hosting an anticipated hour-long eTown Hall event on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. to open a regular co...
Nov 30, 2025
Bow Horn Bay Fire Dept truck renewal push receives key addition
BOWSER - A freshly arrived new fire truck represents numerous positives for an increasingly busy rural fire department.Bow Horn Bay Fire Department (BHBFD) recently received a new $745,000 fire truck ...
Nov 29, 2025