Nanaimo

Operator chosen for supportive housing project on Nicol Street

NANAIMO - A supportive housing complex planned in south Nanaimo will be operated by Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN).BC Housing outlined in an email to NanaimoNewsNOW, the First Nation best met their cri...

May 04, 2022

Bear spray used in Brooks Landing liquor store robbery

NANAIMO - Police are looking for three suspects following a liquor store robbery at Brooks Landing where bear spray was used.Police say on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, around 10:30 p.m., three suspects en...

May 03, 2022

VIDEO: Car totalled in Nanaimo stunt driving incident

NANAIMO - Police say alcohol was a factor in a single vehicle crash in north Nanaimo where a car flipped in a subdivision.Nanaimo RCMP took the driver of a white Hyundai sedan into custody after the c...

May 03, 2022

Chinese cemetery gateway to undergo repairs to protect 'significant and lengthy history' in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - One of the city's most treasured heritage landmarks is receiving a facelift.The entrance gateway at the Chinese Cemetery on Townsite Rd. was identified for repairs during a recent routine in...

May 03, 2022

April showers lead to rainfall record set in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Those hoping April would kick start drier, spring-like weather were thoroughly disappointed.With 164.8 millimetres of rain measured by Environment Canada at Nanaimo Airport, last month was t...

May 03, 2022

Elementary school students halfway to $60K library refit at Departure Bay

NANAIMO - Fundraising for a long-overdue renovations to Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School's library is well ahead of schedule.The school's Parent Advisory Council (PAC) has raised just over $31,000 ...

May 02, 2022

Silver Muse docks in Nanaimo for temporary stay ahead of Alaska cruises

NANAIMO - It's not loaded with passengers but the arrival of a cruise ship in local waters still turned heads over the weekend.The 213 metre long Silver Muse, owned by Silversea Cruises, arrived in Na...

May 02, 2022

'We are very excited:' construction imminent to enhance Nanoose Bay park

NANOOSE BAY- Including sports courts to Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP) in Nanoose Bay headlines phase one improvements to be in play in the near future.The Regional District of Nanaimo's manager of...

May 02, 2022

Stage 2 water restrictions come into effect for central Island region

NANAIMO - Seasonal water restrictions are back in effect for significant portions of central Vancouver Island.The Regional District of Nanaimo implemented stage two restrictions effective Sunday, May ...

May 01, 2022

New City guidelines lay out rules for Nanaimo neighbourhood associations

NANAIMO - The way neighbourhood associations run and are recognized in the city are being adjusted.City councillors recently passed new rules pertaining to the groups, formally listing who they are, w...

Apr 30, 2022