Category Archives: Nanaimo
Trades recording highest level of toxic drug deaths as Nanaimo fatalities continue to decline
NANAIMO - British Columbians continue to die due to toxic street drugs, but the numbers continue to decrease, while the trade industry has some of the highest rates of death per industry. According to...
Dec 03, 2025
'It feels fantastic:' organ transplant advocates show gratitude at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Delivering salty treats to healthcare professionals would have been a monumental task for a Ladysmith woman prior to receiving a double lung transplant. Andrea Gollmer, 41, joined two other ...
Dec 03, 2025
Crofton pulp mill, south of Nanaimo, closing permanently
NANAIMO - A large pulp mill south of the city is shutting its operations for good. Mill owner Domtar Inc. announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2, citing "poor pricing for pulp and lack of access to affordable f...
Dec 02, 2025
Suspect sought after south Nanaimo assault left man with life-threatening injuries
NANAIMO - Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was found severely injured in the city's south end.Police say just after 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, a 62-year-old man was found unresponsive in ...
Dec 02, 2025
'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