Nanaimo

Fire protection recommendations for Nanaimo River residents expected in new year

NANAIMO - Future service options could maternalize next month on the future of firefighting protection in the Nanaimo River area. A Regional District of Nanaimo engagement summary impacting 72 propert...

Daryl Major Dec 12, 2022

Dover Bay Secondary closed Monday & Tuesday after transformer failure

NANAIMO - Students at one of the region's largest schools will have an extended weekend.An on-site electrical transformer, owned by School District 68, failed around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 after ...

Dec 11, 2022

New funding helping Gabriola recycling group pull more clothing waste from landfill

GABRIOLA ISLAND - New funding from the Regional District of Nanaimo is set to trigger some major steps forward for a local textile recycling organization.A total of $61,545 in zero waste grant funding...

Dec 11, 2022

Water Cooler: Sidewalk snow removal, comments regarding Hib vaccine program

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 deals with the responsiblities o...

Dec 10, 2022

Sailing cancellations start as high winds sweep across central Island

NANAIMO - High winds are beginning to cancel crossings between the central Island and Lower Mainland.BC Ferries cancelled the Friday, Dec. 9 5:55 p.m. sailing from Nanaimo's Departure Bay to Horseshoe...

Dec 09, 2022

Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes advise against door-to-door donations

NANAIMO - It remains unclear whether it was done with the right intentions, or by someone looking for a quick buck.Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank reports it had been alerted of someon...

Dec 09, 2022

RCMP investigate 'targeted' early-morning shooting at central Nanaimo home

NANAIMO - A shooting at a duplex across from Beban Park is under police investigation.RCMP officers were called to a duplex in the 2300 block of Bowen Rd., between Whitney Rd. and Leam Rd., on Friday,...

Dec 09, 2022

Mount Washingon Alpine Resort stages partial opening

COURTENAY - Winter season launches on Friday, Dec 9 at Mount Washington Alpine Resort (MWAR). The resort announced a limited opening of its beginner terrain involving all five magic carpet lift operat...

Daryl Major Dec 09, 2022

'Quite impressive:' strong compliance during initial impaired driving blitz in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Impaired driving was at a minimum when Nanaimo RCMP's first winter CounterAttack check stop greeted drivers, and local police hope the trend continues.Nanaimo Res. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien sai...

Dec 08, 2022

All options on the table for over-capacity Nanaimo District Secondary School

NANAIMO - School District 68 is trying to figure out how to address a growing enrolment problem at their largest school.Capacity at aging Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) continues to grow. It...

Dec 08, 2022