Category Archives: Nanaimo
Extended Nanaimo Aquatic Centre closure allows for extensive upgrades
NANAIMO - A workhorse indoor recreation facility is about to be out of commission for substantial investments to go ahead. The entire Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, with the the exception of the adjoining pr...
Jul 18, 2026 Rendering of the pending new water feature to be installed at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. (Image Credit: City of Nanaimo)
Monet added to immersive Beyond Van Gogh experience opening in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An immersive artistic experience in the Harbour City is ready to open its doors to the public, with a second world-renowned artist added to the show. Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet is taki...
Jul 17, 2026 Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet, an immersive artistic experience featuring two of the art world's most well-known painters, opens on Saturday, July 18, at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre and runs until Aug. 29. (Image Credit: ©GarrettUhde)
Man sentenced for random Nanaimo mischief spree, spitting assault
NANAIMO - Several people and business owners were victims of a months-long property crime spree committed by a Nanaimo man with a lengthy criminal record. Cole Granite Morecroft, 31, pleaded guilty th...
Jul 17, 2026 Cole Morecroft pleaded guilty to several property crimes and offences in the downtown Nanaimo area. (Image Credit: Facebook)
Young Nanaimo e-scooter rider injured in vehicle collision
NANAIMO - A teenage e-scooter rider was hit by a turning car and thrown to the road, spawning renewed safety concerns.Police say it happened on Thursday, July 9, just before 3:30 p.m. at the intersect...
Jul 17, 2026 A 14-year-old e-scooter rider with a reported improperly secured helmet was seriously injured when the e-scooter she was riding collided with a vehicle on Uplands Dr. at Villa Rd. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Downtown Nanaimo park being transformed to honour local Japanese culture
NANAIMO - A high pedestrian area in Nanaimo's downtown is currently undergoing a makeover to pay tribute to local Japanese culture and history.McGregor Park, located along the Harbourfront Walkway on ...
Jul 17, 2026 Work is currently being done at Nanaimo's McGregor Park along Front St. to transform it into a permanent art installation celebrating Japanese-Canadian heritage, thanks to efforts from the local non-profit, 7 Potatoes. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Relentless' Nanaimo property offender arrested
NANAIMO - In and out of jail throughout his adult life, an offender well known to police and loathed by local retailers was handcuffed Thursday afternoon.Acting on a pair of recently awarded unendorse...
Jul 16, 2026 Facing numerous charges, including a recent theft over $5,000 allegation, prolific offender Peter Ludvigson is back behind bars. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Unionized City of Parksville workers have new contract
PARKSVILLE - A new five-year contract, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, is in place for unionized City of Parksville workers.The contract for CUPE Local 401 members has annual general wage hike percentage...
Jul 16, 2026 Unionized City of Parksville workers have a new five-year contract in place, with an average four per cent wage increase annually. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Fire ban in place for Vancouver Island with exceptions in the north
NANAIMO - All types of burning on Vancouver Island is no longer permitted as of Thursday, July 16.The partial category one, two, and three campfire prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre (CFC) is in e...
Jul 16, 2026 A total ban on all fires in the Coastal Fire Centre is in place starting at noon on Thursday, July 16. (Image Credit: Errington Fire Department/Facebook)
Lighting approved for Beban Park natural grass field
NANAIMO - A significant investment from a growing local soccer organization will help illuminate a central Nanaimo field.A Wednesday, July 15 finance and audit committee meeting led to the unanimous a...
Jul 16, 2026 Nanaimo United Football Club was praised by Nanaimo city councillors for being proactive in the pending addition of perimeter lighting for portions of the natural grass fields at Beban Park. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Options presented to overhaul Lantzville's Dickinson Road
LANTZVILLE - An engineering firm has compiled three concepts to renew a major road connecting north Nanaimo to Lantzville's village core. The District of Lantzville hosted an open house event at its c...
Jul 16, 2026 With few non-road user amenities in Lantzville, resurfacing Dickinson Rd. represents an opportunity to construct a pedestrian pathway on either side of the road. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)