Nanaimo

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Indigenous youth found safe and sound

NANAIMO - A missing 13-year-old Indigenous teen has been found. Ayla Natalie Johnson, 13, was reported located safe and sound early on Friday, June 26. She'd reportedly left her home with a friend lat...

Maria Doty Jun 25, 2020

New traffic calming measures coming to Departure Bay neighbourhood

NANAIMO - A new traffic calming test project along Departure Bay Rd. aims to eliminate speeding through the busy summer corridor.Concrete curbs will be installed along the centre line at the three ped...

Jun 25, 2020

New child care centre incoming at VIU to help students and staff

NANAIMO - A new child care centre at VIU will help ease the burden on students who are also parents. The ministry of children and family development announced the creation of the new centre at VIU's N...

Jun 25, 2020

RDN report pending to address water woes for French Creek neighbourhood

NANAIMO -More clarity to resolve longstanding murky and smelly drinking water in a portion of French Creek is expected in a month.RDN directors voted this week for a staff report within 30 days for op...

Jun 25, 2020

Boaters help nab Nanaimo suspect who tried to swim from police

NANAIMO - A wanted offender was 'hooked' into police custody with the help of several boaters.It happened Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m. when police said the 25-year-old suspect blatantly used street drugs...

Jun 24, 2020

Possible dog poisonings in Parksville under police investigation

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP say they're investigating several incidents in recent weeks of dogs being poisoned in Parksville. RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman told NanaimoNewsNOW police responded to a potentia...

Jun 24, 2020

B.C. now moving into Phase Three of re-open plan

NANAIMO - The province is taking another step towards returning life a little closer to normal.B.C. premier John Horgan announced on Wednesday, June 24 the province is moving into phase three of the r...

Jun 24, 2020

Tourists still flocking to Cathedral Grove despite park closure

NANAIMO - People can't stay away from one of Vancouver Island's premier attractions, despite it being closed due to COVID-19. Approximately 80 warnings between May 15 and June 15 were given to people ...

Jun 24, 2020

'The toll on our members is excruciating:' Nanaimo's top cop speaks out

NANAIMO - Despite the body armour they wear, Nanaimo RCMP officers aren't invulnerable Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Cameron Miller spoke to Nanaimo city councillors on Monday, June 22, called forward to answer ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 24, 2020

New bridge north of Qualicum Beach to serve recreators, emergency responders

NANAIMO -A tender awarded to install a bridge to span Little Qualicum River will benefit recreators, the environment and provide a vital link for emergency responders.Regional District of Nanaimo boar...

Jun 23, 2020