Category Archives: Nanaimo
Summer resurfacing of Duke Point Hwy. and rural Nanaimo sideroads planned
NANAIMO - A $17 million project is poised to improve driving conditions on a number of Island highways and rural side roads, including a large number in Nanaimo. A section of Hwy. 19, between the Tran...
Jun 12, 2026 Hwy. 19 between the Trans Canada Hwy. and the Duke Point ferry terminal is poised for some resurfacing work this year, part of a $17 million project for several roadways throughout the Nanaimo area. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
VIDEO: Four-legged emu chick hatches at Nanaimo farm
NANAIMO - A newly hatched baby emu is thriving, despite a significant birth defect discovered over the weekend: four legs, instead of two. The animal hatched naturally on Saturday, June 6, at Back to ...
Jun 11, 2026 An emu hatched at a Nanaimo farm over the weekend came with a bonus surprise: two extra legs. (Image Credit: Celina Knuff)
Suspected impaired driving crash closes Hammond Bay Rd.
NANAIMO - Investigators closed a section of Hammond Bay Rd. early Thursday morning after a serious two-vehicle collision, believed to be caused by impaired driving.Nanaimo Fire Rescue, along with para...
Jun 11, 2026 Mounties closed a section of Hammond Bay Rd. in Nanaimo Thursday morning, following a two-vehicle crash with alcohol believed to be a contributing factor. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
BC Ferries summer schedule takes effect
NANAIMO - In what will almost certainly be the busiest and perhaps most challenging summer for BC Ferries, extra sailings on key routes are in now effect. Fast-tracked two weeks earlier than usual, BC...
Jun 11, 2026 BC Ferries' enhanced summer schedule is now in effect, earlier than usual to meet anticipated increases in demand. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Arrest made in connection to Nanaimo park shooting
NANAIMO - Local Mounties made an arrest in connection to a recent evening shooting in the city's south end. One individual was arrested, although charges have not been laid, following what police call...
Jun 10, 2026 One person was arrested, six days after what's believed to be a targeted shooting at a south Nanaimo park. (Image Credit: Danielle Welch)
10 years & thousands of bikes: Bikes for Kids keeps the mid-Island rolling
NANAIMO - Approaching a decade in operation with no sign of slowing down, a local organization continues to provide free bikes for anyone who needs them.Bikes for Kids collects unused and damaged bike...
Jun 10, 2026 In operation since 2017, Bikes for Kids has repaired and donated over 5,000 bikes to mid-Island families who need them, free of charge. (Image Credit: Submitted/Bikes for Kids)
Nanaimo paramedics capture gold & silver at world skills competition
NANAIMO - Gold and silver medals have returned to the mid-Island following an international paramedic and police officer competition in Europe. Two teams of paramedics, featuring professionals from Na...
Jun 10, 2026 Nanaimo paramedics were part of the gold and silver medal winning teams at Rallye Rejviz in Czechia in late May. (Image Credit: Rallye Rejviz)
Nanaimo remains among dwindling group of cities seeing rent costs increase
NANAIMO - Despite continued drops in average asking rent in both B.C. and Canada, a similar trend is still skirting the Harbour City. The June 2026 Rent Report, produced by Rentals.ca, showed 4.7 per ...
Jun 9, 2026 It remains a little more expensive to live in Nanaimo this year than it did last, with average rent prices bucking national and provincial trends. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Mid-Island SAR teams brace for busy season
NANAIMO - When the calendar flips to June, calls tend to pick up substantially for search and rescue organizations.With an extended sunny and warm weather pattern on the horizon, backcountry trails wi...
Jun 9, 2026 While accidents happen, Arrowsmith SAR is pushing advice in attempts to reduce the numbers of preventable call-outs to SAR organizations and other emergency responders. (Image Credit: Arrowsmith Search and Rescue)
Nanaimo council pushes province for dry housing at 250 Terminal
NANAIMO - Local residents, service providers and City Council couldn't be clearer: pending redevelopment of supportive housing at 250 Terminal Ave. must include a sizable dry housing component.Communi...
Jun 9, 2026 There remains a big difference of opinion between the province and local leaders regarding the future housing model for 250 Terminal Ave., with Nanaimo City Councillors unanimously requesting the province to ensure the updated facility being built on site is dry housing. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)