Nanaimo resident Robert Silva, 45, was last seen on Nov. 27th, and his family is concerned they haven't heard from him. Photo provided is recent. #Nanaimo

A well-known and much-loved Vancouver Island tradition starts Thursday evening, with around 200,000 lights being turned on for Milner Christmas Magic in Qualicum Beach. #Nanaimo #QualicumBeach nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/03/aro…

A private member's bill proposing development regulation legislation is under fire from City of Nanaimo #nanaimo #development #oversight nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/04/cit…

One day after refusing to quit in the face of a caucus revolt, John Rustad has stepped down as leader of the B.C. Conservatives. Trevor Halford was voted in Wednesday as interim leader. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/04/rus…

A 42-unit south #Nanaimo affordable housing complex aimed at Indigenous families has received a development permit. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/04/sou…

Peace officers around B.C. are getting ready for their annual impaired driving crackdown throughout December, with road checks starting on Saturday. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/04/nan…

The guy in the big red suit is ready to make his annual impactful entrance to Nanaimo on Saturday with the Harbour Air Fly-In. Santa will be joined by local kids through the Make A Wish Foundation. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/05/san…

The provincial government has released new details on how involuntary care in B.C. would work when it comes to minors. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/05/b-c…

Another mixed-use development with ground-floor commercial space and living units above it is being planned for Parksville. #Parksville nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/05/par…

BC Cancer is bringing its scanning vehicle to the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for ten days beginning Monday. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/06/mam…

The Oceanside Generals and Nanaimo Buccaneers 🏴‍☠️ are battling for the top spot in the VIJHL's North Division. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/06/gen…

Lights are shining a little brighter along Nanaimo's Commercial Street these days. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/07/new…

Qualicum Beach resident Pat Jacobson has spent her lifetime volunteering, with positions on so many local non-profits and charities, even she has trouble remembering them all. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/07/lon…

An alarming 'Food Banks BC' report is a familiar story on mid Vancouver Island as Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Banks is also seeing a jump in the number of people using its services. #nanaimo #oceanside #foodbanks #foodinsecurity nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/08/tha…

Local RCMP are very pleased with the results of this past weekend's annual campaign to remove impaired drivers from the road. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/08/ove…

Pet Corner, brought to you by The Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach! Tasmania is running wild at the Nanaimo SPCA, thanks to this handsome five-year-old cat who's currently up for adoption. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/08/tas…

Nanaimo RCMP's Serious Crimes Unit are investigating the death of 65-year-old Sherry Shelley after her body was discovered at the site of a vehicle fire on College Dr. in mid-Nov. Mounties are looking at how Shelley and her car got to the area. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/09/mur…

A man was airlifted to hospital with serious burns after a motor home fire south of Nanaimo Tuesday morning. His vehicle was completely destroyed, with police investigating the circumstances behind the incident. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/09/one…

The average price of rent in B.C. fell 6.8 per cent year-to-year according to a recent report, but rents in Nanaimo have increased by 4.3 per cent since last year. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/09/b-c…

A downtown Nanaimo business suffered a major setback early Monday, with four thieves breaking in and stealing around $10,000 worth of items. Owners say it's a blow to their bottom line, while police say the nature of the break-in is unusual. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/12/09/vid…