Category Archives: Nanaimo
Stabilization, road widening the focus of Hammond Bay Rd. construction project
NANAIMO - Commuters are being warned of pending significant delays along a portion of Hammond Bay Rd. in need of upgrades.Beginning August 6 Hammond Bay Rd. between Prince John Way and Ricker's Curve ...
Jul 25, 2019 An artist rendering of the final results expected for road and infrastructure upgrades to a section of Hammond Bay Rd. by the Pacific Biological Station. (City of Nanaimo)
Nanaimo RCMP expanding Crime Watch program
NANAIMO - Local police are working to expand a vital program putting more eyes and ears on the street. Nanaimo RCMP hope to have a more-fulsome Crime Watch program up and running by the fall. It's an ...
Jul 24, 2019 The Nanaimo RCMP hope to have more resources for an on-the-ground initiative by the fall. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Feds announce nearly $50 million to expand Duke Point shipping facility
NANAIMO - A long-planned vision to expand the Port of Nanaimo's deep sea dock at Duke Point has received a substantial shot in the arm.Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced a $46.2 million...
Jul 24, 2019 Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced $46.2 million to help expand the deep sea shipping dock at Duke Point. He said the investment was based on a strong business case. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Expanded transit service to better connect more regions with VIU, downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo has rolled out its plan to expand transit service throughout central Vancouver Island.Beginning in January 2020, the RDN will add 5,900 hours of transit serv...
Jul 24, 2019 Regional District of Nanaimo has announced expanded transit service, including the creation of new routes to better access VIU and downtown. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Construction of Gordon St. hotel delayed, December 2020 opening 'a possibility'
NANAIMO - The window is quickly closing for a downtown Nanaimo hotel project to finish in time to receive a significant tax break. McKay Quinn, development manager with hotel developer PEG Companies, ...
Jul 23, 2019 A render of what the downtown Nanaimo Gordon St. hotel could look like once it's open.
Funding plan approved for many upcoming phases of waterfront walkway project
NANAIMO - Concrete steps have been taken to finance a walkway stretching along Nanaimo's coast. Councillors officially approved how the various phases of the waterfront walkway will be paid for during...
Jul 23, 2019 Building 14 kilometres of walkway has been a lengthy project at the City, but crucial funding decisions are being made to bring the project to fruition. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
UPDATE: violent offender arrested in Nanaimo after Canada-wide arrest warrant issued
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP arrested a violent offender who they say breached his parole conditions by leaving a Victoria halfway house.Jesse Wayne Goodale, 29, was arrested Wednesday, July 24 at around noon...
Jul 23, 2019 Jesse Wayne Goodale, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release conditions. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Crews closely watching forest fire threat as drought conditions persist
NANAIMO - A slow forest fire season on the mid island is not being taken for granted by Coastal Fire Centre crews who fully expect more challenging conditions.Fire information officer Nicole Gagnon sa...
Jul 22, 2019 While forest fires have thankfully not been an issue on the mid island this season, Coastal Fire Centre personnel are taking a guarded approach to the rest of the season. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Tubbers sail across smooth waters for 2019 World Championship Bathtub Race
NANAIMO - Calm waters and minimal winds made for one of the fastest bathtub races in recent memory. Racer Justin Lofstrom started strong and remained in the lead for the entire race from Maffeo Sutton...
Jul 21, 2019 Tubber Justin Lofstrom with Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society commodore Greg Peacock after Loftstrom triumphantly rang the finish bell. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Twin Terrors: Nanaimo BMX youth riders top North American rankings
NANAIMO - Two Nanaimo BMX riders are making a name for themselves on the world stage at only nine years old. Piper Graaten and Alex Booth, born only a few days apart in December and often mistaken for...
Jul 21, 2019 Piper Graaten and Alex Booth are often seen together at the Nanaimo BMX park and on the international racing stage. (Keir Graaten)