Nanaimo

Tow truck driver seriously hurt after hit by alleged impaired driver on Hwy 19 in Lantzville

NANAIMO - A tow truck driver is recovering after being struck by an alleged impaired driver on Hwy. 19 north of Nanaimo.RCMP said around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.11, 2022, a driver from Mid Island To...

Jan 12, 2022

New Nanaimo-Gabriola Island ferries officially christened ahead of spring debut

NANAIMO - The two vessels which will replace the aging MV Quinsam linking Gabriola and Vancouver Island officially have names.The Island Gwawis was officially christened into the BC Ferries fleet duri...

Jan 12, 2022

'It was so convincing, so real:' floating Salish Sea 'iceberg' stumps Nanoose photographer

NANAIMO - Simone Engels was left in disbelief while taking pictures of a recent evening sunset.She was at a beach in Moorecroft Regional Park in Nanoose Bay on Sunday, Jan. 9, taking snapshots of the ...

Jan 12, 2022

'We're getting the sense that we have leveled off somewhat:' optimism expressed by Dr. Bonnie Henry

NANAIMO - Following expected high COVID-19 transmission levels for the next few weeks, BC's public health officer expects the situation to improve.A cautiously optimistic tone from Dr. Bonnie Henry ca...

Jan 11, 2022

'Car-eater' potholes emerging along Hwy. 19 after freeze-thaw cycle

NANAIMO - A recent freeze-thaw cycle is being blamed for a large number of potholes popping up on area roads.Reports to NanaimoNewsNOW on Monday, Jan. 10 described some as 'car-eaters' with well-over ...

Jan 11, 2022

Upgrades to begin on Nanaimo's Fourth St., next phase in 'complete streets' project

NANAIMO - The next development of active transportation infrastructure in the city is about to begin.Construction crews are expected to shut down Fourth St. from Bruce Ave. to Pine St. in January for ...

Jan 11, 2022

Town of Qualicum Beach pleased with how artificial spit performed during fierce storm

QUALICUM BEACH - A high tide combined with storm winds caused havoc on the area's waterfront, however the Town is convinced damage could have been more severe.Director of planning Luke Sales said vari...

Jan 11, 2022

Expect ferry delays due to severe weather and sick days

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is giving the heads-up to customers to expect delays and canceled ferries on their service for what could be the next few months.BC Ferries' spokesperson Deborah Marshall said it'...

Jan 10, 2022

Man injured in Nanaimo home invasion

NANAIMO - Police say a man sustained minor injuries following an altercation with several other men at a Second St. home.It happened on Thursday, Jan. 6 around 6:50 p.m. at the home near Craig St. whe...

Jan 10, 2022

VIDEO: Old growth logging protesters block Hwy. 1 near downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Protesters partially blocked the Trans Canada Highway in a bid to overturn provincial logging policy.Members of Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo joined counterparts across B.C. in sporadic disru...

Jan 10, 2022