Events

'Fentanyl basically renders you unconscious:' Nanaimo man's battle with addiction highlights awareness event

NANAIMO - Awareness, conversation and community were key themes in an event at Maffeo Sutton Park.Wednesday, Aug. 31 marked International Overdose Awareness Day, an event with growing significance in ...

Aug 31, 2022

Funkanometry to appear on America's Got Talent semi-final round

NANAIMO - A pair of mid-Island dancing phenoms will try to maintain their presence on a popular televised talent show.Nanaimo's Jacksun Fryer and Duncan's Carlow Rush appear live on America's Got Tale...

Aug 23, 2022

New vans allow Nanaimo Science to double up on education outreach

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo science group focused on hands-on education experiences for youth will be able to increase their reach thanks to newly purchased "Science on the Move" vans.Nanaimo Science has a ne...

Aug 23, 2022

VIDEO: 'This is a great outlet to introduce sport:' Nanaimo soccer camp connects with youth on many levels

NANAIMO - A day of soccer aimed to kickstart a life-long love of the sport and pass along some valuable lessons to eager participants.Following a two-year pandemic pause, the ninth annual Hope and Hea...

Aug 22, 2022

Parksville Beach Festival & sand sculpting competition attendance tops 115,000

PARKSVILLE - People clearly had a strong appetite to view world-class sand sculptures following a two year absence of the Parksville Beach Festival.Strong attendance totals of 115,217 people were reco...

Aug 22, 2022

VIDEO: Epic hike adventure training continues with a trek up to Cottle Hill

Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part series from NanaimoNewsNOW reporter Ian Holmes as he explores local hikes.NANAIMO - In preparation for an ambitious week-long 135 kilometre family hik...

Aug 21, 2022

'I feel pretty excited:' Nanaimo racers eager for flag to drop on inaugural Hub City Soap Box Derby

NANAIMO - A city known for its water based races has a new event to rally behind.The first Hub City Soap Box Derby event happens Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fitzwilliam St. between Pri...

Aug 20, 2022

Tour de Rock simulation preps riders for the real thing

NANAIMO - With just over a month left until the ride for real, Tour de Rock riders are hitting Island roads for a dress rehearsal. Dubbed "Mock Tour", this year's contingent of riders will hold a full...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 19, 2022

VIDEO: Training for a 135 kilometre hike with a four-year-old

Editor's Note: This is the first in a three-part series from NanaimoNewsNOW reporter Ian Holmes as he explores local hikes.NANAIMO - Later this month myself, girlfriend and our four-year-old daughter ...

Aug 14, 2022

Longstanding Coombs Fair features livestock, entertainment & food

COOMBS - A focal point in the Oceanside region this weekend is the Coombs Fair, combining agriculture, entertainment and the arts.Live music, performers, livestock, vendors, food trucks, horticulture ...

Aug 13, 2022