Category Archives: Nanaimo
Sizzling Sunday smashes 63-year-old weather records across mid-Island
NANAIMO - A scorching mid-June Sunday in 1963 on the mid-Island has all but been wiped from the record books, courtesy of a 2026 heat wave. According to Environment Canada, the mercury reached 33.2 de...
Jun 15, 2026 The beach was a popular spot for many people and pups on Sunday, June 14, as the Nanaimo area and much of the mid-Island set new temperature records. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Island Health ramps up services at Nanaimo urgent & primary care clinic
NANAIMO - Following a busy first year with over 22,000 patients coming through the door for same-day primary care, a well-used Nanaimo clinic stands to see many more clients in the coming months and y...
Jun 15, 2026 Island health expects nearly 40,000 patients will be served in year two of the Central Nanaimo Urgent & Primary Care Clinic on Norwell Dr. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
PHOTOS: Nanaimo goes full-rainbow for annual Pride Parade
NANAIMO - Around 75 parade entries lined up for the 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade.The Sunday, June 14, event capped a week of Pride-themed celebrations and saw onlookers line the parade route down Fitzwil...
Jun 14, 2026 Onlookers were lined along the long parade route from Fitzwilliam St. to Maffeo Sutton Park for the annual Nanaimo Pride Parade. (Image Credit: Kyle Ireland/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo toxic drug deaths jump as part of worrying 2026 trend
NANAIMO - Another ten individuals have lost their lives to drug toxicity in the Nanaimo area.New data from the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) shows the 10 deaths in the Nanaimo region were part of 15 acro...
Jun 14, 2026 Drug toxicity claimed another 10 lives in the Nanaimo region through April, with 33 people dying from toxic drugs through the first four months of this year. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Farmers' market coupon program returns
NANAIMO - A highly popular program is again offering discounted farmers' market food items around the province. The Ministry of Health funded BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program covers items s...
Jun 14, 2026 The BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program applies to a pair of mid-Island area markets, allowing screened participants discounted access to a range of healthy, fresh products. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Expression and celebration:' Nanaimo Pride parade & festival taking over downtown
NANAIMO - The Harbour City is set to be rainbow-clad this weekend. Beginning around 11 a.m. in the Old City Quarter on Fitzwilliam St., and wrapping at Maffeo Sutton Park, the annual Nanaimo Pride Par...
Jun 13, 2026 The Nanaimo Pride Parade is Sunday, June 14 through downtown Nanaimo, leading to a festival at Maffeo Sutton Park. (Image Credit: Nanaimo Pride Society)
South End Day returning to Nanaimo park for 34th year
NANAIMO - A longstanding event will add another chapter to its over 30-year history on Saturday. Formerly known as the Miner's Picnic, the 34th annual South End Day will be hosted by the South End Com...
Jun 13, 2026 South End Day happens Saturday, June 13 at Deverill Square Park on Irwin St., a staple event for the south Nanaimo neighbourhood over the last four decades. (Image Credit: South End Community Association)
'I've never touched any student there:' former Nanaimo pastor denies alleged sex crimes
Editor's note: this article outlines allegations of sexual offending, as well as coarse language, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A visibly emotional forme...
Jun 12, 2026 A former Nanaimo pastor accused of sex crimes relayed his version of events during a lengthy judge-alone trial at BC Supreme Court in Nanaimo. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo students continue lasting legacy during Relay for Life
NANAIMO - A local school is continuing to set new benchmarks in backing the Canadian Cancer Society.Students and staff at Dover Bay Secondary School in north Nanaimo are holding their annual Relay for...
Jun 12, 2026 Dover Bay secondary teachers Alita Dancy (left) and Cait Ryan (right) stand with student Lincy John at the school's annual Relay for Life event, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Gang Enforcement Team arrest two in Nanaimo, confiscate 'significant quantity' of drugs
NANAIMO - A specialized police unit has made a considerable dent in the local drug trade.Officers from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) Gang Enforcement Team...
Jun 12, 2026 Officers from a specialized gang and drug enforcement team made a significant dent in the local drug trade, seizing over a kilogram of illicit substances and weapons. (Image Credit: CFSEU-BC)