X Local - Nanaimo

07/29/2026

🚨 SPOTTED! MISSING NORTH NANAIMO DOG BENNY! 🐶 - PLEASE SHARE -

I spotted Benny near McGirr Elementary School, hanging around the basketball courts @ 7:04am Wednesday, July 29th.

He stopped and stared for about 30 seconds when I called his name, but while I was trying to manage my own dog + quickly locate his owner’s number to call, he slipped around the corner. By the time I reached the corner, he was nowhere to be seen…

A few minutes later, he circled back to the same crosswalk, but once again moved on by the time I got closer.

Walked in the area for another 30+ minutes, nothing.

His owner says there have been multiple sightings, usually dusk/dawn, and Animal Control is fully aware of the situation. Unfortunately, Benny has been very good at evading people each time someone gets close.

If you’re in the area, please keep an eye out and report any sightings to his owner right away. Hopefully, Benny is home soon. ❤️

- L

07/28/2026

Heads up, Nanaimo: a bear has been spotted near the Middle Dam at Colliery Dam Park today. Use caution when in the area.

07/28/2026

Sweet Lucky has been waiting for her forever family for over 100 days. We know her perfect person is out there, but we need your help to find them! ❤

Lucky is looking for a home where she can be the only pet. She needs a dedicated owner who will give her the time, patience, and love she needs to feel safe and secure. Once she feels comfortable, her true personality shines, and it's absolutely worth the wait. Her goofy side comes to life! She loves carrying around her favorite toys, romping around the yard, playing, and soaking up every bit of attention from her favorite people. She's sweet, silly, and so deserving of a family to call her own!

🥰 Please share this post to help Lucky find the family she deserves. 🐾 https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/790223/

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

⚠️ West Coast Trail Update: Hazardous Conditions ⚠️

Recent heavy rainfall has made sections of the West Coast Trail impassable. Creeks and rivers are running high, and more rain is expected through Wednesday, July 29. Parks Canada’s Visitor Safety team is responding to a significant number of evacuation requests.

❌ Crossing creeks or rivers on foot is not recommended at this time.

Hikers with upcoming reservations should consider:
• Delaying their trip until at least Thursday, July 30. Existing reservations will be honoured.
• Canceling their reservation and requesting a full refund, including applicable transaction fees.
• Continuing only if fully prepared and self-sufficient, with adequate supplies and rain gear.

Hikers must be prepared to wait several days for water levels to recede, or to self-evacuate through their starting point or Nitinaht Lake.

Hikers with reservations from July 27 to August 1 may cancel for a full refund.
📞 For refund information, call 1-877-737-3783.
👉 Hikers delaying their start dates are encouraged to contact water-taxi, shuttle, and accommodation providers as soon as their plans change.

Further updates will be provided as conditions change.

07/27/2026