Category Archives: Nanaimo
Search called off for missing Nanaimo woman
NANAIMO - Following exhaustive efforts since late last week, officials have paused search operations for a missing local woman.RCMP, Nanaimo Search and Rescue along with other first responders were de...
Feb 05, 2024
22-year-old man stabbed during altercation with group in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A 22-year-old man remains in hospital with serious, but not life threatening injuries after being stabbed downtown. RCMP report the victim was involved in an altercation near the Gordon St. ...
Feb 05, 2024
Nanaimo's population poised to exceed 150,000 people by 2046
NANAIMO - A region which is already one of Canada's fastest growing areas is showing no signs of slowing down. New figures from a BC Stats report titled "Sustaining Growth: Population and Demography f...
Feb 05, 2024
Dog rescued from 'shockingly unsanitary conditions' living her best life with mid-Island family
NANAIMO - After being rescued from awful living conditions, one puppy is now making the most of life after finding her forever home. In November, 44 animals were found in what was described as "shocki...
Feb 04, 2024
Police seek man alleged of stealing $30K from home improvement stores
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help advance their ongoing investigation into thefts from multiple south coast home improvement stores. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien stated since early last...
Feb 03, 2024
'We were originally intended to be a fall fair:' VIEx shifting annual fair to mid-September
NANAIMO - The 130th edition of the Vancouver Island Exhibition will feel a little different than in years past. Citing midway availability and competing fairs elsewhere on the Island, VIEx organizers ...
Feb 02, 2024
Extensive search underway for missing woman in Nanaimo's Millstone River area
NANAIMO - Numerous police and search and rescue resources are looking for a woman last seen early Thursday morning.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said 48-year-old Nancy Gagne was last seen on Thu...
Feb 02, 2024
'She's predicted...:' Van-Isle Violet puts perfect prognostication record on the line
NANAIMO - After correctly predicting an extended winter in each of the last two years, Van Isle Violet sees no reason to change her mind. Helped by staff at the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Founda...
Feb 02, 2024
'One day it was 40-some passes over my house:' Qualicum residents concerned over noisy airport traffic
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly attributed the first quote to Silvia Isachsen, when it was in fact a separate individual who was unidentified in the meeting. NanaimoNewsNOW...
Feb 02, 2024
'Snowpack was decimated:' January weather records set for Nanaimo as lack of snow closes ski hills
NANAIMO - The new year started on a wet note while temperatures went from one extreme to the other. January 2024 is in the books as the 13th wettest in Nanaimo's history, as the Harbour City saw 145 p...
Feb 01, 2024