Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Many of these people have been living in vans:' Bowser seniors' housing complex opens
BOWSER - A difference-making independent housing facility north of Qualicum Beach is open. Lighthouse Villa offers seniors 65-years-old and up affordable rent in a 22-unit single-storey unfurnished de...
Mar 08, 2026 Conveniently located in Bowser's village core beside Magnolia Court, Lighthouse Villa opened on March 1. (Image Credit: Bowser Seniors Housing Society)
Final 'spring forward' to bring new routines and challenges for B.C.
NANAIMO - Clocks are about to change in B.C. for the final time in the foreseeable future.The annual spring forward time change, into Daylight Saving Time, will happen at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 wit...
Mar 07, 2026 Clocks will spring forward one hour early Sunday morning, and stay there for the foreseeable future with no November 'fall back' planned. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
'Get their hands dirty:' PreVIU Days gives future students a university sneak peek
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is offering prospective students of all ages a chance to get hands-on experience with several of their programs, absolutely free of charge. PreVIU Days runs from ...
Mar 06, 2026 Vancouver Island University is hosting PreVIU Days from March 9-22, a chance for potential VIU students to get a taste of their preferred program at no cost. (Image Credit: VIU)
RDN completes $1.3M purchase of former French Creek School site
COOMBS - The site of the former French Creek School is now in the hands of the Regional District of Nanaimo. The RDN announced on Thursday, March 5, the successful purchase of the 3.7-hectare site, lo...
Mar 06, 2026 The Regional District of Nanaimo has completed its $1.3M purchase of the former French Creek School site, located at 2350 Alberni Hwy. in Coombs. (Image Credit: RDN)
Port Theatre cancels scheduled Nanaimo performance from controversial comedian
NANAIMO - Following public outcry and Council direction to review its booking practices, the Port Theatre will not host a controversial entertainer later this month. The scheduled March 21 Ben Bankas ...
Mar 05, 2026 A now removed event listing from the Port Theatre's website featured Ben Bankas' performance, scheduled for March 21. The event will no longer be held at the venue. (Image Credit: Port Theatre)
Unlicensed, uninsured Nanaimo driver barrels down embankment, crashes into yard
NANAIMO - It appears a series of poor decisions led to a preventable and damaging single-vehicle crash in the city's north end. It happened on Wednesday, March 4 at about 9:15 p.m. as the driver of a ...
Mar 05, 2026 A significantly damaged Ford Mustang was pulled from the back yard of a Leslie Crescent home off Hammond Bay Rd. on the evening of Wednesday, March 4. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Man injured in stabbing at Nanaimo's Bluebird Motel
NANAIMO - Mounties have one person in custody following a stabbing at local motel. The situation unfolded around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 inside a ground-level room at Bluebird Motel in the 900 bl...
Mar 05, 2026 Mounties blocked off access to a room at the Bluebird Motel on Terminal Ave. Wednesday, following a stabbing on the property. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Vulnerable flock to free Nanaimo tax filing service
NANAIMO - Tax time can be stressful; however, two Nanaimo community-minded organizations are making life easier for thousands of people. Volunteer Nanaimo is one of two local organizations assisting l...
Mar 05, 2026 Complimentary income tax clinics are now underway at two Nanaimo locations, including Volunteer Nanaimo. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Ladysmith restricting vehicle access to 'gateway to the natural world'
LADYSMITH - Restrictions are coming to a popular wooded area south of Ladysmith, which the Town and Province say is being done to protect local watersheds from human-caused problems. Starting on May 1...
Mar 04, 2026 The Banon Creek Forest Service Rd. will be closed during the week starting on May 19, with the Town of Ladysmith saying there are too many issues related to dumping and unauthorized camping in the well-used backcountry area. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)
No charges for Ladysmith officers after suspect sustains 'serious dog bite injuries'
LADYSMITH - Despite initially forwarding charge recommendation to Crown Counsel, B.C.'s police watchdog now says no further action is needed against three RCMP officers in Ladysmith. An attempted traf...
Mar 04, 2026 The province's civilian-led police watchdog will now not recommend charges against three RCMP officers, after a high-speed chase and subsequent use of a Police Service Dog resulted in serious injuries needing surgery for a suspect. They'd previously forwarded charges in 2022 to Crown Counsel for consideration. (Image Credit: File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)