Category Archives: Nanaimo
Motivated neighbours launching Nanaimo’s latest Block Watch
NANAIMO - Informal efforts to improve community safety are being ratchetted up for those living in a neighbourhood near Nanaimo's downtown. Led by a pair of local longtime community-driven residents, ...
Mar 12, 2026 A new Block Watch is being finalized for the Nob Hill area, encompassing the Hecate St. area. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Mountain snowpack levels increase on Vancouver Island, but still lowest in the province
NANAIMO - A bit more snow fell on Vancouver Island's mountains last month, but our snowpack levels are still the lowest in the province. As of March 1, 48 per cent of the average levels of snow remain...
Mar 11, 2026 Snowpack levels on Vancouver Island's mountains remain at the lowest levels in the province. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Water use limits set for planned Nanaimo data centre
NANAIMO - A proposed data centre along East Wellington Rd. has passed its latest regulatory hurdle.City of Nanaimo staff issued a development permit for the nearly 200,000-square-foot facility in late...
Mar 11, 2026 A development permit has been issued for a data centre on East Wellington Rd., with water limits forming a key part of the agreement. (Image Credit: dHKarchitects)
Multi-week, immersive Van Gogh experience to jolt Nanaimo's economy
NANAIMO - A fully immersive look at a legendary artist's work will be on offer over six weeks this summer. Beyond Van Gogh, an internationally touring show which embeds patrons in the work of Vincent ...
Mar 11, 2026 Beyond Van Gogh will be setup in a custom layout at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre this summer, offering visitors a way to literally walk through the legendary artist's work. (Image Credit: Mike Sudoma)
Right place, right time: Coast Guard rescues overturned Nanaimo kayaker
NANAIMO - A fast response from out-of-town regional coast guard crews scooped a fallen kayaker from the frigid ocean. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Station 27 media liaison officer...
Mar 10, 2026 The Canadian Coast Guard's hovercraft 'Moytel' happened to be in the Nanaimo area doing training exercises when its crews were dispatched to rescue a fallen kayaker on Monday, March 9. Photo from Feb. 14. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo rents continue bucking national reduction trends
NANAIMO - Despite consistent year-over-year drops in most parts of the country, rents continue rising in the Harbour City. The March 2026 Rentals.ca report, released Monday, March 9, shows average ren...
Mar 10, 2026 Rental rates in Nanaimo continue to rise year over year, despite big drops in other communities across B.C. and Canada (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Alleged Parksville COVID vaccine violator wins court battle
NANAIMO - Accused of not being properly vaccinated and lying about it, a former mid-Island health professional has been found not guilty of a pair of provincial Public Health Act charges. Diana Paloma...
Mar 10, 2026 A judge believed a former Parksville health professional Diana Paloma Ramirez, despite the BC Prosecution Service contending she was not properly vaccinated and lied about her vaccination status. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Approval process for Snuneymuxw to vote in Nanaimo elections starts soon
NANAIMO - Approval is being sought from local voters to allow on-reserve members of Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) to participate and vote in City elections. The joint application from the City and SFN...
Mar 09, 2026 The City of Nanaimo is launching an alternative approval process on Wednesday, March 11, asking for voter approval to allow on-reserve members of Snuneymuxw First Nation to vote in local, municipal elections. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Traffic delays near Nanaimo hospital's main entrance
NANAIMO - Expect vehicular traffic delays this week around the main entrance of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). Starting Tuesday, March 10, BC Hydro crews along Dufferin Cres. will be workin...
Mar 09, 2026 Expect some delays along Dufferin Cres. in front of the main entrance of NRGH this week, as BC Hydro installs power lines for the under-construction Nanaimo Cancer Centre. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange
NANAIMO - Roundabouts, an expanded transit exchange and narrower crossing distances are all envisioned in early concept plans for a revamped Norwell Dr. The City has begun a second round of public con...
Mar 09, 2026 A widened transit exchange, coupled with new roundabouts and shorter crossing distances are all included in early planning for a revamp of Norwell Dr., next to Country Club Centre. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)