Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo dark-sky project combats light pollution for stargazers
NANAIMO - A pair of concrete pads installed at a popular north Nanaimo park are hoped to draw more people to astronomy. A pilot project between the City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Astronomy Society led to...
May 28, 2026 A pilot project at a north Nanaimo park is creating more ideal conditions for astronomy enthusiasts. (Image Credit: Nanaimo Astronomy Society)
Nanaimo's Woodgrove Area Plan takes shape
NANAIMO - A plan to transform north Nanaimo's Woodgrove area into a complete community is coming into focus. City council recently endorsed a proposed final Woodgrove Area Plan to guide Nanaimo's nort...
May 28, 2026 The third and final phase of engagement for the Woodgrove Area Plan was recently presented to Nanaimo City councillors, along with a proposed draft of the final plan to grow the Woodgrove area into a complete community. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
No heat domes, but warmer and drier summer than normal expected in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Expect the warmest months of the year to be a little bit hotter this year. Forecasters with The Weather Network say their long-range projections are calling for a warmer and drier summer tha...
May 28, 2026 Expect clear skies and warmer than normal temperatures throughout the summer months on Vancouver Island, with forecasters saying things will be hot and drier than normal. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Bigger than one winter:' Oceanside dry shelter advocates get RDN support letter
PARKSVILLE - Advocates for Oceanside's unhoused keep pushing for more local shelter space, with a pair of municipalities lending their voices in support. Shayla Day, chair of the Oceanside Homelessnes...
May 27, 2026 Advocates continue to push for a shelter in the Oceanside area, with the Regional District of Nanaimo and the City of Parksville recently agreeing to send letters of support to BC Housing for a 10-bed shelter pilot project. (Image Credit: (Christpher Katsarov/The Canadian Press))
Nearly $1.3 million targeting Nanaimo & Oceanside veteran homelessness
NANAIMO - New federal funding is focusing on housing and life stability for Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans. Administered through United Way BC, via partnerships with a number of local organiz...
May 27, 2026 New funding from the federal government, administered by United Way BC in partnership with local organizations, is targeting homeless veterans in Nanaimo and Oceanside, ensuring access to wraparound services and supports. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Local Mounties collect thousands of water bottles ahead of hot summer months
NANAIMO - The community has responded in a big way to support a new initiative to help those unhoused this summer. Local RCMP officers, along with City of Nanaimo Community Safety Officers and staff f...
May 27, 2026 Shoppers at Nanaimo's Superstore location were generous on Saturday, May 23, with just under 4,000 bottles of water donated through a new community initiative with RCMP. (Image Credit: Nanaimo RCMP)
Frigid training, ice cream helping prepare local woman for Sechelt to Nanaimo swim
NANAIMO - Melanie Buggey fully admits the idea is borderline insane, but still she's preparing to attempt a rare crossing of the Strait of Georgia. Sometime in late July or early August, depending on ...
May 27, 2026 Melanie Buggey is in her final weeks of training for a unique marathon swim, taking on the 29 kilometre journey from Sechelt to Neck Point Park in Nanaimo. (Image Credit: Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Traffic plan adopted for extended Hammond Bay project
NANAIMO - A much-anticipated traffic management strategy for a substantial and lengthy underground infrastructure project has been revealed by the Regional District of Nanaimo. Southbound traffic on H...
May 26, 2026 Substantial vehicular delays are incoming for a large portion of Hammond Bay rd. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
$10.5m of borrowing locked in for new Nanaimo public works yard
NANAIMO - City councillors approved a major step forward in establishing an enhanced public works yard.The first of what's expected to be several annual borrowing bylaws was approved on Monday, May 25...
May 26, 2026 A new public works yard is set to proceed via borrowed money, with Councillors giving the green light to the first of several borrowing bylaws on Monday night. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Former Nanaimo pastor on trial for alleged sex crimes
Editor's note: this article outlines allegations of sexual offending, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Accused of orchestrating repeated incidents of sexual ...
May 26, 2026 Ryan Richard James Morgan, 43, is a former youth pastor on trial at BC Supreme Court in Nanaimo for sexual offences. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)