Tag Archives: Events
Snowfall causes transportation woes in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Winter-like conditions have arrived on the mid island for the first time this season, leaving a blanket of snow and numerous driving related challenges. Environment Canada doesn't expect the...
Jan 13, 2020
Public to pick Parksville sand sculpting theme
PARKSVILLE - The public is tasked with choosing the theme for the 38th annual Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition in Parksville this summer.The Parksville Beach Festival Society op...
Jan 10, 2020 Jonathan Bouchard and Jacinthe Trudel of St. Calixte, QC repeated as doubles division champs for their entry 'Believe' at Parksville's 2019 Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Coroners Inquest ordered into fatal police-involved shooting of man armed with knife in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A coroners inquest will examine the actions of police in the shooting death of a man armed with a knife in Nanaimo in 2016.The BC Coroners Service announced the probe into the death of Craig...
Jan 09, 2020 A BC Coroners Service public inquest will examine the circumstances leading to the death of 49-year-old Craig Andrew Ford in Nanaimo in June, 2016. (NanaimoNewsNOW file photo)
Community groups offering tree chipping services for dried Christmas trees
NANAIMO - Several local non-profit and volunteer organizations are hosting events to help Nanaimo residents responsibly dispose of their Christmas tree.Trees can be dropped off and chipped at a number...
Jan 03, 2020 Several local community groups are fundraising by offering Christmas tree chipping services. (NanaimoNewsNOW)
'We're overjoyed:' first-time parents welcome Nanaimo's first baby of 2020
NANAIMO- Thousands of babies are born every year at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, but Nasch Oxler Aguiar is number one. Island Health confirmed Kari Oxler and fiance Graydon Aguiar welcomed Nanai...
Jan 01, 2020 Kari Oxler and Graydon Aguiar welcomed their son Nasch into the world on Jan. 1, 2020 at 3:56 a.m. (Submitted photo)
Top Stories of 2019: The most viral and discussed stories of the year
NANAIMO - From a federal Green party MP getting elected twice to the discovery of Asian hornets and heavy police response at Woodgrove shopping centre, 2019 featured some fascinating local news storie...
Dec 31, 2019 The bizarre sight of a jeep nearly submerged in Pipers Lagoon was among the most view stories of 2019. (NanaimoNewsNOW Staff)
Big crowds expected for Nanaimo's 60th annual Boxing Day Polar Bear Swim
NANAIMO - Boxing Day at Departure Bay Beach sees hundreds of people charge the frigid ocean in the name of the Harbour City's most famous mayor.The 60th annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim organ...
Dec 26, 2019 Brad Ney's signature whistle and flare gun signalling the start of the 2018 Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim. (Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty)
Nanaimo RCMP warn of holiday grinches stealing Christmas cheer
NANAIMO - The holiday season is a busy time of the year for everyone, including criminals on the look out for an easy windfall.Many of the crimes committed around the holidays are considered crimes of...
Dec 15, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP are warning holiday shoppers about thieves looking to take advantage of the year's major spending season. (Flickr)
Renowned Nanaimo based film festival sees surge in interest
NANAIMO - This is no fringe festival.25 short films were selected out of a record 227 submissions made to the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) happening Feb. 7 and 8, 2020 at VIU's Malaspi...
Dec 14, 2019 Strong crowds are expected for the 15th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival, happening Feb 7 & 8, 2020 at VIU's Malaspina Theatre in Nanaimo. (VISFF)
'We underestimated the costs:" Nanaimo's outdoor rink faces uncertain future
NANAIMO - Equipment for an outdoor skating rink purchased by the City continues gathering dust, with no future plans to set up the ice sheet again.A temporary outdoor rink debuted for the Hometown Hoc...
Dec 08, 2019 An outdoor rink has not been used since the Hometown Hockey event in Feb. 2017 for what the City of Nanaimo calls cost and logistical reasons. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)