Tag: Nanaimo

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Five Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities set temperature records July 22

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Continued high temperatures across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast led to some communities breaking heat records for July 22. 

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

Community My Powell River Now Staff -
The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Nanaimo Hell’s Angel receives four-year sentence for drug involvement 

News Justin Baumgardner -
A Nanaimo Hells Angel has been handed down a four-year prison sentence after he was convicted on several drug...

Nanaimo hockey hero passes at age 72 

News Justin Baumgardner -
A Nanaimo-born hockey player who started his career with the Kelowna Buckaroos has passed away at the age of...

Case of avian flu confirmed in Regional District of Nanaimo backyard farm

News My Powell River Now Staff -
Another poultry flock on Vancouver Island has a confirmed case of avian flu. The Regional District of Nanaimo confirmed the...

Police locate missing hiker near Nanaimo

News Justin Goulet -
A missing 20-year-old hiker has been found safe near Nanaimo. The hiker had spend two nights in the bush...

Man found guilty in 2014 Nanaimo mill shooting

News Justin Goulet -
A BC Supreme Court jury in Nanaimo has found a man guilty of first degree murder, following a shooting...

First case of Zombie honeybees discovered in Canada

News Justin Goulet -
The first case of Zombie honeybees has been documented in Canada, and it's on Vancouver Island. A bee keeper in...

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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election
Palm is one of four candidates running for mayor.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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