Category Archives: Nanaimo
By-donation microchip clinic in Nanaimo helps bring lost pets home
NANAIMO - Mid-Island animal-lovers have a chance to get their furry friend microchipped for the low price of a donation to charity. The Nanaimo and District SPCA, together with VCA Island Animal Hospi...
Sep 05, 2025
'Make it financially sustainable:' interim VIU president navigating budgetary challenges
NANAIMO - With a clear mandate to "turn VIU around", the university's new interim president is making his first moves. Hired in June to replace Deborah Saucier, who left in early April amid calls for ...
Sep 05, 2025
Hullo Ferries applies for mediation to help broker collective agreement
NANAIMO - A mediator is expected to bring the two sides together in a contract dispute between Hullo Ferries and its unionized workforce. Hullo Ferries announced on the morning of Friday, Sept. 5, it ...
Sep 05, 2025
Environment Canada expands air alerts as wildfire smoke spreads over B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada's special air-quality statements for wildfire smoke have now expanded to cover most of British Columbia, with air quality at its worst possible level in parts of the Fra...
Sep 05, 2025 While smoke from nearby wildfires is expected to linger over eastern Vancouver Island for the time being, weather experts don't predict it'll reach the level of an air quality warning. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW.com)
'He was not an introvert:' beloved Lantzville man remembered for significant contributions
LANTZVILLE - Early life adversity in Nazi-occupied Holland spawned a grateful, colourful and generous community builder who left a profound legacy. A public gathering for John Garenkooper was held at ...
Sep 05, 2025
'Identity theft is a huge issue:' Nanaimo shredding event helping to safely dispose of sensitive material
NANAIMO - The local branch of Crimestoppers is offering an easy way to dispose of sensitive documents. The organization is again hosting a shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 6, in the parking lot of t...
Sep 04, 2025
Former Nanaimo man sentenced for sexual assault of child cousins 25 years ago
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual assault against children and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A 42-year-old man was given tw...
Sep 04, 2025
Public hearing set for south Parksville development, despite grocery store concerns
PARKSVILLE - An expansive residential development already under construction will go to public hearing for feedback on its proposed neighbourhood grocery store. Residents will get an opportunity next ...
Sep 03, 2025
Report shows Regional District of Nanaimo most efficient government for admin spending
NANAIMO - Spending from the Regional District of Nanaimo, particularly related to administrative costs, is among the province's best. A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ...
Sep 03, 2025
Four arrested, two remain in custody after 'unprovoked' stabbing in north Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Four people were arrested after an apparently random stabbing in the city's north end. RCMP officers were called to an apartment building in the 6400 block of Portsmouth Rd. just after midni...
Sep 03, 2025