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Over 30 mid-Island restaurants offering special ‘Dine About’ offerings
NANAIMO - It’s an opportunity to discover some of the best dishes across the mid-Island. Dine About Mid-Island, previously Dine Out Nanaimo, returns for a second year beginning Wednesday, Jan. 1...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2024
‘It’s nothing to panic about:’ small sinkhole forms in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A portion of a busy south end street is closed to non-local traffic after a resident noticed a small sinkhole forming on Victoria Rd. The City of Nanaimo’s general manager of engineeri...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2024
‘Stay home and stay off the roads:’ snow making travel treacherous across Nanaimo & mid-Island
NANAIMO - It’s a winter wonderland across much of the mid-Island as Mother Nature delivered the first true snowfall of the season. Between 10 and 30 centimetres fell for much of the region, with...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2024
UPDATE: RDN Transit resumes as Nanaimo & Oceanside students enjoy snow day
NANAIMO - The first notable dump of snow for the season has come as forecast, leading to substantial disruptions on multiple fronts. In the range of 10 to 15 centimeters of snow fell overnight on Tues...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 17, 2024
Local doctor encourages smokers take small, realistic action to butt out
NANAIMO - A highly respected smoking cessation specialist says modest, realistic goals often go a long way in quitting for good. Nanaimo based family physician Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smo...
Ian Holmes Jan 17, 2024
Assistive hearing technology pilot project approved for Nanaimo facilities
NANAIMO - A pilot project designed to bring assistive hearing technology to City buildings is moving ahead. The project will see an audio loop system, or hearing loop, system installed at the front co...
Jordan Davidson Jan 16, 2024
Contract awarded for new Island class vessels to link Nanaimo and Gabriola Island
NANAIMO - Four new hybrid-electric vessels are poised to be added to the BC Ferries fleet. The company announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16 a contract was awarded to Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group t...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 16, 2024
‘We’ve only had one person released:’ Nanaimo repeat violent offender team sees early success
NANAIMO - A local unit designed to focus on repeat violent offenders is seeing success, both related to their mandate and elsewhere in the Nanaimo area. The Nanaimo RCMP’s Special Investigations...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 16, 2024
Snowfall warning issued for Nanaimo & Oceanside ahead of wintery mess
NANAIMO - Expect snow, rain, freezing rain or even all three if we’re particularly fortunate over the next 24 to 48 hours. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the Nanaimo and Oceans...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 16, 2024
Sizable residential complex proceeds in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Much needed rental stock in Oceanside is moving ahead after development and variance permits were approved by Parksville city councillors. Council voted near unanimously in favour on Mond...
Daryl Major Jan 16, 2024