Category Archives: Nanaimo
RDN commits to studying new waste diversion tech
NANAIMO - New technology aimed at preventing trash from piling up at the landfill is being eyed as a way to ease a local waste burden. The Regional District of Nanaimo recently entered a regional init...
May 09, 2019 The RDN is tracking whether new technology in Atlantic Canada can be applied locally. File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW.
Nanoose Bay teen accused of stealing vehicle and running from police
PARKSVILLE - A sharp-eyed Good Samaritan in Nanoose Bay is credited for helping police find an alleged vehicle thief.Oceanside RCMP said Joel Edward Moody, 19, of Nanoose Bay is accused of stealing a ...
May 09, 2019 A Nanoose Bay teen remains in custody for alleged crimes in the community on May 3. Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW
Theft from micro-brewery brings operations to full halt
NANAIMO - Big dreams of a micro-brewery are on hold after thieves stole equipment they'll be unable to use. The Cliffside Brewing Company on Cliff St. in Nanaimo was broken into overnight on Thursday,...
May 09, 2019 Specialized equipment like this means nothing in the hands of thieves but everything in the hands of trained brewers. submitted/RCMP
Motorcyclist dies in crash with minivan on Nanaimo Lakes Rd.
NANAIMO - A family is traumatized after a crash on Nanaimo Lakes Rd. claimed the life of a motorcyclist.Nanaimo RCMP confirmed the fatal crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 in the inters...
May 09, 2019 A motorcyclist lost his life in a crash at Nanaimo Lakes Rd. and South Forks Rd. on Tuesday, May 7.
3-year-old boy mauled by large dog at Invermere Beach
NANAIMO - A day at the beach nearly turned into tragedy after a three-year-old boy was seriously hurt in a sudden attack by a large dog. Lewis Smith was playing in the sand at the off-leash Invermere ...
May 08, 2019 Lewis Smith required roughly 40 stitches after being mauled by a large dog at Invermere Beach. Submitted/Laura Smith
Speed camera added to crash-heavy north Nanaimo intersection
NANAIMO - Drivers will soon be doubly watched when they pass through a busy and accident-prone intersection in Nanaimo's north end. A speed camera is being added to the intersection of Aulds Rd. and t...
May 07, 2019 Both a red light camera and speed camera will keep a close eye on drivers through the Aulds Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. Dom Abassi/NanaimoNewsNOW
COCO Cafe expansion means great things for hard-working supported staff
NANAIMO - A beloved Cedar cafe has taken major steps to help an often-overlooked workforce and expand beyond its busy kitchen. COCO Cafe staff took possession of a new commercial kitchen, which will a...
May 07, 2019 Governor General Julie Payette visiting COCO Cafe earlier in 2019. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW
Convicted sex offender El Bakkar arrested for allegedly breaching probation
NANAIMO - A much-maligned downtown Nanaimo restaurant owner jailed for having sex with an underage girl is facing a new allegation.Talal El Bakkar was charged with breaching his probation by missing h...
May 07, 2019 Talal El Bakkar seen outside provincial court in Nanaimo during his November 2018 sentencing hearing. CHEK News
Green's Paul Manly wins Nanaimo-Ladysmith federal byelection
NANAIMO - In an historic win, the Green Party of Canada has its second seat in the House of Commons. The Green's Paul Manly won roughly 40 percent of the votes in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding and was ...
May 06, 2019
'They've had tremendous success:' Nanaimo RCMP snag speeders
NANAIMO - RCMP members on the streets are following through on a promise from Nanaimo's top cop to crack down on dangerous driving. Nanaimo RCMP spokesman Const. Gary O'Brien said the local municipal ...
May 06, 2019