Author Archives: Syndicated Content
VI Raiders end BCFC season on a winning note
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders were a much improved football team in 2024. After an 0-10 campaign a year ago the Raiders ended their most recent campaign at 4-6 while putting together a three game winning s...
Oct 12, 2024
First star performance from Chazz Nixon leads Clippers to 4-1 win at Cowichan
NANAIMO - The Clippers used a good offensive second period and a rode a razor sharp Chazz Nison in a 4-1 win in Cowichan Valley. After a scoreless first, defencemen Andrew Brown and Garin Ludwig vault...
Oct 11, 2024
Nanaimo monthly rents see slight drop, but year-over-year increases remain high
NANAIMO - Rent costs in the Harbour City have seen a short-term drop, but long-term pain still remains. A new report from Rentals.ca shows the average rent price in Nanaimo for a one-bedroom apartment...
Oct 11, 2024
Canada-wide warrant issued for Nanaimo man after no-showing at drug trafficking sentencing
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help locate a man wanted for missing his sentencing hearing after he was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges earlier this year. A Canada-wide warrant is ...
Oct 11, 2024
Hullo Ferries receives eased wheelchair exception
NANAIMO - Those with accessibility challenges hoping to connect between the Harbour City and downtown Vancouver can do so a little more comfortably. Transport Canada granted an exemption to Hullo Ferr...
Oct 11, 2024
Election 2024: Dealing with local cost of living challenges
NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is continuing its local coverage of the 2024 provincial election, with a focus on four central Island ridings. Our Election Centre is live, featuring the latest campaign news,...
Oct 11, 2024
Culture of accountability triggers Nanaimo Buccaneers’ dramatic turnaround
NANAIMO - For years they were the clear runaway laughing stock of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Playing against the Nanaimo Buccaneers used to be two free points and pad-your-stats night ...
Oct 11, 2024
Healthcare headlines forum for Nanaimo election candidates
NANAIMO - Interactions between candidates were largely limited to a couple of subtle jabs during the latest all-candidates forum for the 2024 B.C. election. All six candidates running in the two Nanai...
Oct 10, 2024
VIDEO: Clippers Kinch taking on bigger role in first full season in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The Clippers have had many ups and downs already this season. The team is 2-3-1 after the first three weeks of the campaign and veteran Dylan Kinch is seeing signs the team is coming togethe...
Oct 10, 2024
Plan ahead and reserve your spot, BC Ferries expecting busy Thanksgiving long weekend
NANAIMO - BC Ferries wants to make sure passengers are prepared for one of the busiest sailing weekends of the year. Almost 400,000 foot passengers and over 175,000 vehicles are expected to be on boar...
Oct 10, 2024
