Category Archives: Nanaimo
Hammond Bay residents warned of possible stench lasting throughout May
NANAIMO - People in the Hammond Bay area are being told a potentially strong odour from the Pollution Control Centre is only temporary.The Regional District of Nanaimo said an equipment upgrade could ...
May 13, 2019 The RDN said a foul smell could impact a portion of Hammond Bay due to improvements to its Pollution Control Centre. Regional District of Nanaimo
Surprise grant helps Nanaimo eco-school students rejuvenate local park
NANAIMO - A grant more than double what was applied for means great things for the rejuvenation of an overgrown, often unused Nanaimo park. The Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School received $1,200 from...
May 12, 2019 Teacher Becky Thompson (right) being shocked at the grant size, which is more than twice what she applied for.
3 Nanaimo RCMP cruisers damaged chasing stolen van
NANAIMO - A lengthy chase after a stolen van finally finished in the southbound lane of the Nanaimo Parkway, damaging three police cruisers and closing part of the Parkway. Nanaimo RCMP confirmed many...
May 11, 2019 An incident with Nanaimo RCMP closed southbound lanes of the Nanaimo Pwy. at the Moster Rd. intersection. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW
Money from World Juniors games helps Nanaimo youth get into sports
NANAIMO - Dozens of Nanaimo youth who are kept from playing sports due to the high cost of registration will now get a chance to become athletes and team players.The sports charity Kidsport Nanaimo re...
May 11, 2019 Athletic kids ages six to 18 can benefit from Kidsport Nanaimo, which helps offset the often high-cost of registration. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
Taps turned on early at Nanaimo water parks
NANAIMO - A blast of hot weather means an early opening for Nanaimo's water parks to help youngsters cool down.The City announced Friday the four popular water parks are open now, as opposed to the Ma...
May 10, 2019 Children are now able to enjoy a refreshing splash in four of Nanaimo's popular parks. City of 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