Nanaimo

Two Nanaimo schools targeted by 'unspecified threat'

NANAIMO - Local Mounties maintained presence at a pair of local secondary schools during the morning commute.Both Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District secondary schools were the subject of an "un...

Oct 01, 2025

'Grand Geezer' Nanaimo tennis player regularly swinging racquet at 92-years-old

NANAIMO - He's approaching his mid 90's, but possesses a lethal forehand and undeniably sharp wit.Jim Fraser, originally from North Vancouver but now residing in Parksville, is affectionately known ar...

Oct 01, 2025

Police target white SUV seen fleeing scene of Nanaimo dog shooting

NANAIMO - Police are trying to locate a white SUV, and two people, seen fleeing the scene of a weekend shooting which seriously injured a dog. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, Se...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 30, 2025

City of Nanaimo hosts family friendly events for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

NANAIMO - A fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation once again sees the City host free events at three civic facilities on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanaimo I...

Sep 30, 2025

Multiple vehicles damaged or destroyed in Nanaimo by out-of-control pickup

NANAIMO - A substantial clean-up was required after a pickup truck lost control and veered into several parked vehicles. Emergency crews were called to Third St., near Wakesiah Ave. just before 1 p.m....

Alex Rawnsley Sep 29, 2025

Cleanup crew puts dent in rural Nanaimo dumping problem

NANAIMO - Led by Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club volunteers and corporate support, 6,400 pounds of trash was removed from the Doumont recreation area near Brannen Lake. Harry Olson, Nanaimo Mountain Bike C...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 29, 2025

Fatal Hwy 4 crash near Whiskey Creek leaves one man dead and another seriously injured

WHISKEY CREEK - Police say speed and road conditions may have played roles in a serious Hwy. 4 crash over the weekend. A B.C. RCMP news release states opposing vehicles collided on Hwy. 4 on Saturday,...

Sep 29, 2025

Nanaimo's only professional theatre provider needs late funding infusion or will shut down

NANAIMO - TheatreOne has hosted live shows in the Harbour City for 42 years, however its curtains could be permanently closed. Michael Cade, Theatre One's artistic and managing director, said two pend...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 29, 2025

Tour de Rock arrives in Nanaimo, marking midway point on Island ride

NANAIMO - The juggernaut which is the Tour de Rock returns to the Harbour City Sunday.Riders in the annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will make their way into Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. ...

Sep 28, 2025

'Targeted incident:' dog shot on central Nanaimo street

UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP have confirmed the dog involved in this shooting was not killed, as the detachment previously stated. We have updated this story accordingly. - - - - - NANAIMO - Investigators ar...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2025 Police investigate after a dog was shot in central Nanaimo on Saturday. The dog survived the attack. (Kyle Ireland/NanaimoNewsNOW)