Category Archives: Nanaimo

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

Three Nanaimo schools seeing 'increased police presence' Monday
NANAIMO - A trio of local high schools will have an increased police presence Monday.Police and School District 68 officials report anonymous threats were made against Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo Di...
Dec 01, 2025

Over 700 delegates expected as Nanaimo to host major international science event
NANAIMO - Hundreds of delegates from over a dozen countries are expected in the Harbour City next fall for a major event. The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) will host their annual m...
Dec 01, 2025

Nanaimo residents to get their say in annual budget town hall
NANAIMO - An annual budget discussion tradition at Nanaimo City Council chambers returns. The City is hosting an anticipated hour-long eTown Hall event on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. to open a regular co...
Nov 30, 2025

Bow Horn Bay Fire Dept truck renewal push receives key addition
BOWSER - A freshly arrived new fire truck represents numerous positives for an increasingly busy rural fire department.Bow Horn Bay Fire Department (BHBFD) recently received a new $745,000 fire truck ...
Nov 29, 2025

More traffic calming coming to Nanaimo's Lost Lake Road
NANAIMO - Further action to slow down traffic is planned for a north Nanaimo neighbourhood well known for being notoriously unsafe for non-vehicular users. Councillors voted unanimously for additional...
Nov 29, 2025

$10M+ revamp approved for Nanaimo's Loudon Park
NANAIMO - For the second time this year, a firm direction forward has been given to a long-awaited update to the shores of Long Lake.Nanaimo City Council, as part of a special finance and audit commit...
Nov 28, 2025

Refined weather alert system focused on storm impacts
NANAIMO - A new weather alert system rolled out earlier this week by Environment and Climate Change Canada is poised to provide more information at a glance on coming storms.The federal government dep...
Nov 28, 2025

RDN eyes active transportation improvements in Cedar
NANAIMO - By next summer, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) expects a priority project to be selected to bolster active transportation options in Cedar. The RDN is formulating an active transport...
Nov 28, 2025

New records set for Parksville's Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive
PARKSVILLE - It's poised to be one of the brightest Christmas' yet throughout the Oceanside region. The annual Tigh Na Mara Toy Drive wrapped with their community breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 26, capp...
Nov 27, 2025