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Rezoning approved for proposed townhouse development along Ninth St. in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - South Nanaimo’s Harewood neighbourhood could be seeing more housing options available after a pair of lots were rezoned with the goal of increasing housing density. The connected lots ...
Jordan Davidson Jun 19, 2024
Serious crash closes Nanaimo Parkway by Harewood Mines Rd. overpass
NANAIMO - A crash involving a semi-trailer and another vehicle has closed traffic in both directions along the Nanaimo Parkway. The incident happened just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 and invol...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 19, 2024
Respectful Spaces Bylaw to be implemented by Nanaimo City Council
NANAIMO - A formal process of dealing with inappropriate behaviour in City of Nanaimo facilities and its staffed public outdoor spaces is about to come into effect. City councillors unanimously passed...
Ian Holmes Jun 19, 2024
Supportive & affordable housing complex poised to replace temporary 250 Terminal housing
NANAIMO - Rezoning Terminal Ave. properties to allow for a multi-building housing complex is proceeding with some amendments called for by nearby residents. The proposed complex will feature a five-st...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 18, 2024
Woman sentenced for post-treatment crime spree in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An Alberta woman avoided jail after being convicted of stealing mail, a vehicle, and items from a thrift store in three separate incidents while living in Nanaimo. Brittany Michelle Barling,...
Jordan Davidson Jun 18, 2024
B.C. environmental regulator orders LNG company to deploy ‘floatel’ moored off Nanaimo
A British Columbia government agency has ordered a liquefied natural gas company to deploy a cruise ship that’s been renovated to house workers near Squamish, B.C. A statement from Woodfibre LNG...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 18, 2024
Heat to blast mid Island not expected to last: Environment Canada
NANAIMO - A forecaster isn’t anticipating a brief heatwave is a sign we’re in for a long, hot summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor said South Coast temperatures are slate...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 18, 2024
Downtown Nanaimo’s Italian Fountain operating after three years behind fences
NANAIMO - After more than three years dormant and behind wire fencing, a popular landmark in the city’s downtown has returned in all its glory. The Italian Fountain along Terminal Ave. by Port P...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 17, 2024
Some residents poised to return to Nanaimo supportive housing facility following fire
NANAIMO - A day after a key south Nanaimo social housing complex was fully evacuated due to a fire, some residents are expected to move back in shortly. Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to a structure fi...
Ian Holmes Jun 17, 2024
‘Establish a rapport with them:’ front line relationships key in recent arrest of Nanaimo violent offender
NANAIMO - Relationships developed between local Mounties and those in and out of the local crime scene are responsible for the arrest of a prolific violent offender. Officers from the Special Investig...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 17, 2024