Category Archives: Nanaimo
Landfill diversion key for annual reuse event
NANAIMO - An annual event aiming to limit landfill waste hits Nanaimo streets this weekend.Reuse Rendezvous is Nanaimo's longest running reuse event where residents are encouraged to part with good co...
Aug 09, 2019 City of Nanaimo's Reuse Rendezvous encourages residents to offer up items for free that would otherwise end up in the landfill. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo man freed from detention in Syria since late 2018
BEIRUT - A British Columbia man detained in Syria since late last year has been released, Lebanese authorities said Friday. Kristian Lee Baxter, who has been described by his family as a "world travel...
Aug 09, 2019
Partnership forged for operation of new First Nations school
NANAIMO - A new school in Cedar will blend traditional First Nations teachings with the latest technology.Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh school will be run in joint partnership between the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Sch...
Aug 08, 2019 The front entrance of Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School in Cedar which is due to welcome students in September 2019. (SD68)
Waterfront confectionery robbed, cash but no ice cream stolen
NANAIMO - Local RCMP hope the community can help give two criminals their just desserts. The Nanaimo waterfront confectionery Just Desserts was robbed early Saturday, July 6 around 5:15 a.m.Cst. Gary ...
Aug 07, 2019 Two men were seen on numerous cameras fleeing Just Desserts confectionery along Nanaimo's seawall early Saturday morning. (Nanaimo RCMP)
South RDN community rallies against proposed gravel pit mine
NANAIMO - A proposed gravel pit mine on Nanaimo River Rd. is digging up resentment against the Regional District of Nanaimo.A petition with several hundred signatures accuses the RDN of not properly h...
Aug 06, 2019 Chris Cathers says a gravel pit mine along Nanaimo River Rd. would seriously harm the community which has built up in the area.
Man in late 70's passes away at Brannen Lake over long weekend
NANAIMO - The BC Coroners Service is investigating the death of a man in his late 70's at Brannen Lake. The Service confirmed the man passed away on Monday, Aug. 5. Emergency responders were called to...
Aug 06, 2019 The BC Coroners Service confirmed a man in his late 70's passed away at Brannen Lake on Monday. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Power purposely cut in bizarre attempt to steal from vehicles in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Knocking out power to street lights during a late night north end crime spree wasn't a bright idea for two offenders.Michael Anthony James Goldsbury, 30, and Desirae Lyn Connors, 23, both pl...
Aug 06, 2019 Power was cut off to this upscale north Nanaimo neighbourhood in July, 2018 in an apparent bid by two offenders to use darkness to break into vehicles. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Mid-island area evades campfire ban for August long weekend
NANAIMO - A campfire ban won't be in place throughout Vancouver Island and areas kept under close watch by the Coastal Fire Centre. CFC staff said "the numbers just aren't there" to implement a ban in...
Aug 02, 2019 Campfires will be allowed throughout the August long weekend but campers are reminded to still be cautious. (The Canadian Press)
New $4M fire hall approved for Dashwood Volunteer Fire Dept.
NANAIMO - Volunteer firefighters north of Qualicum Beach will have a new home away from home. The replacement project for the 35-year-old Dashwood Fire Hall was officially approved on Friday, July 26....
Aug 02, 2019 A new, larger Dashwood Fire Hall than the one seen here is slated to be built early 2020. (submitted)
Fundraiser helping kids for first day of school
NANAIMO - The first day of school is quickly approaching and community volunteers want to make sure kids have everything they need. The annual Fresh Start program is fundraising and collecting items f...
Aug 02, 2019 Barbers cutting hair for the first day of school as the kids receive free school supplies. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)