Category Archives: Nanaimo
Crofton pulp mill, south of Nanaimo, closing permanently
NANAIMO - A large pulp mill south of the city is shutting its operations for good. Mill owner Domtar Inc. announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2, citing "poor pricing for pulp and lack of access to affordable f...
Dec 02, 2025
Suspect sought after south Nanaimo assault left man with life-threatening injuries
NANAIMO - Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was found severely injured in the city's south end.Police say just after 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, a 62-year-old man was found unresponsive in ...
Dec 02, 2025
'Harm reduction interventions are important:' no letter coming from Nanaimo on B.C. drug policy
NANAIMO - An at-times pointed debate on provincial mental health and addictions policies, as well as challenges in the city as a result, will result in little more than a meeting minute.A request from...
Dec 02, 2025
'Can't rule that out:' slim chance of a white Christmas for the Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Weather experts are saying the chances of a white Christmas for the mid-Island remain low.It's the prevailing opinion according to meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada De...
Dec 02, 2025
Nanaimo Mounties offer proactive advice to avoid getting scrooged
NANAIMO - Grinch-like thieves will be hard at work this holiday shopping season, warns Nanaimo RCMP. Cst. Gary O'Brien said their detachment expects complaints of stolen door-front packages to increas...
Dec 02, 2025
'Really thrilled:' Van Isle marmot population keeps rising
NANAIMO - A local foundation trying to save a critically endangered species is celebrating another major milestone. The Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF) recently announced the Vancouver Island marmot ...
Dec 01, 2025
VIDEO: Nanaimo skateboarder earns Canadian team spot after Japan performance
KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN - A Nanaimo skateboarder's first real foray into international competition has exceeded all expectations. Evie Pritchard, 13, finished 13th overall in the women's street competition ...
Dec 01, 2025
NanaimoNewsNOW's annual Christmas Lights Map returns
NANAIMO - Pack a warm beverage and plenty of holiday cheer, NanaimoNewsNOW's map of the best lights in the city is finally here. Our elves have been out to check around and see, returning with their f...
Dec 01, 2025
Three Nanaimo schools seeing 'increased police presence' Monday
NANAIMO - A trio of local high schools will have an increased police presence Monday.Police and School District 68 officials report anonymous threats were made against Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo Di...
Dec 01, 2025
Over 700 delegates expected as Nanaimo to host major international science event
NANAIMO - Hundreds of delegates from over a dozen countries are expected in the Harbour City next fall for a major event. The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) will host their annual m...
Dec 01, 2025