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Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman qualifies for Paris Olympic Games
NANAIMO - At the age of just 21-years-old, a local track and field star is realizing her dream. With continued top performances nationally for several years, Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman will be...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 24, 2024
Single-family builds down in Nanaimo while denser housing units increase
NANAIMO - Housing projects continue to be at the forefront of construction plans in Nanaimo, despite rising construction costs. The 2023 development and housing overview was presented during the Monda...
Daryl Major Apr 24, 2024
Nanaimo named in new group of communities for provincial housing targets
NANAIMO - More houses are on the way for Nanaimo within the next five years. As part of the Housing Supply Act, the B.C. government has identified the next 20 priority municipalities they will work wi...
Nathan Maley Apr 23, 2024
Vulnerable man blasted with bear spray in quiet Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A man with diversabilities is afraid of going for walks alone after being victimized by an apparent unprovoked, senseless attack. On Thursday, April 18 just before 8:30 p.m., the 54-year-old...
Ian Holmes Apr 23, 2024
Nanaimo council endorses significant south end redevelopment
NANAIMO - Several underused properties are poised for a substantial bump in housing in Nanaimo's south end. City councillors approved the first three of four required readings to a project calling for...
Ian Holmes Apr 23, 2024
Unique offender sentenced for Nanaimo drug busts
NANAIMO - With numerous factors stacked against him led by severe cognitive deficits, a Nanaimo man was sentenced to a further two years in jail. Dale John Patterson, 41, previously pleaded guilty to ...
Daryl Major Apr 23, 2024
VIDEO: Arrowsmith SAR president recognized for life-saving rescue
PARKSVILLE - Risking his life to save another resulted in a well-earned bravery medal for the highly regarded president of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. Arrowsmith SAR’s Nick Rivers was awarded ...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 22, 2024
BC Ferries adds more outdoor deck space for pets
NANAIMO - Furry friends will now have more space to sail on select BC Ferries routes to and from Vancouver Island. Larger, upper deck outdoor pet areas for leashed dogs and cats in carriers have been ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 22, 2024
Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds
The odds of a two-year old killer whale calf surviving in the open ocean on its own and eventually reuniting with family members remain solid if a rescue team manages to free the orca from the Vancouv...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 22, 2024
Artificial turf fields open at Nanaimo’s Harewood Centennial Park
NANAIMO - A pair of multi-use artificial sports fields in the south end are now serving vastly growing demand. On Saturday, April 20 newly constructed side-by-side all-weather artificial fields surrou...
Daryl Major Apr 22, 2024