Category Archives: Nanaimo
Suspected vandalism damages Parksvillle sand sculptures
PARKSVILLE - Artists are scrambling to restore damage to sand sculptures under construction as part of the popular Parksville Beach Festival's sand sculpting competition.A Parksville Beach Festival So...
Jul 12, 2026 Three of the 22 sand sculptures were damaged in an apparent case of vandalism on Parksville's waterfront. (Image Credit: Parksville Beach Festival Society)
Construction to start on south Nanaimo supportive housing complex
NANAIMO - A building permit has been awarded, allowing construction to begin on a long-envisioned supportive housing project for Nanaimo's south end. The City of Nanaimo awarded the permit early this ...
Jul 12, 2026 A five-storey, 35-unit supportive housing project at 355 Nicol St., next to The Diplomat Motel, has received a building permit, with construction expected to start this month. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Scammers pose as victim's son to scam Oceanside senior
QUALICUM BEACH - An Oceanside senior was recently scammed out of their hard-earned money by someone pretending to be their son. In early June, Oceanside RCMP say the victim was at their home in Qualic...
Jul 12, 2026 Scammers tricked an Oceanside senior into sending them money by posing as their son during an early June phone call. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Local government election candidate info sessions offered
NANAIMO - Those interested in running in this fall's local government election can learn more about the process leading up to election day and the role of an elected official.The City of Nanaimo and R...
Jul 11, 2026 A pair of drop-in information sessions jointly offered by the City of Nanaimo and Regional District of Nanaimo are being offered to help interested candidates prepare for the local government election process. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo's E&N Trail extending further south into Chase River
NANAIMO - The E&N Trail is once again being expanded, providing a link between neighbourhoods in south Nanaimo. During the Monday, July 6, meeting, councillors approved allocating up to $550,000 t...
Jul 11, 2026 Rail crossings connecting Junction Ave. and the Parkway Trail in south Nanaimo are part of a plan to extend the E&N Trail into Chase River. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
While still high, Nanaimo's unemployment rate drops again
NANAIMO - After reaching nearly nine per cent in April, greater Nanaimo's unemployment rate dipped for a second consecutive month, according to newly released Statistics Canada data.The most recent fe...
Jul 10, 2026 Nanaimo's unemployment rate dropped nearly a full percentage point, according to the latest monthly report from Statistics Canada. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Legendary Parksville sand sculpting & beach festival underway
PARKSVILLE - Some of the top sand sculptors in the world are creating their masterpieces for the enjoyment of over 100,000 people. The annual Parksville Beach Festival Sand Sculpting Competition began...
Jul 10, 2026 High-end sand sculptors will soon be standing to view on Parksville's waterfront. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Constant deluge of airplanes:' airport noise concerns continue in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Complaints and concerns surrounding noise from the municipally owned Qualicum Beach Airport were once again aired out to council by members of the public. A report detailing the airpo...
Jul 9, 2026 The ongoing saga of noise complaints related to the Qualicum Beach Airport continued this week, during the annual reporting of airport operations to council. (Image Credit: Town of Qualicum Beach)
Conceptual design produced for Nanaimo's extensive Long Lake project
NANAIMO - Plans are advancing for a significant City of Nanaimo investment at Loudon Park.With a $11.4 million budget, the City and an architectural firm are leading the ambitious boathouse/community ...
Jul 9, 2026 An upcoming open house at Loudon Park will hear how public opinions on draft plans to modernize Loudon Park. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Four deaths recorded in Nanaimo from toxic street drugs in May
NANAIMO - Thirty seven people have died in Nanaimo from the toxic drug supply in the first five months of the year, surpassing last year's pace, according to newly released BC Coroners Service (BCCS) ...
Jul 9, 2026 Four people in Nanaimo lost their lives due to unregulated street drugs in May, part of 109 deaths province-wide, bringing the total number of deaths in B.C. this year to 630. (Image Credit: (Pikist))