Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - City crews are keeping a close eye on the latest addition to Maffeo Sutton Park. Parks crews have actively monitored the “NANAIMO” sign since it was installed on April 29 and hav...

NANAIMO - A BC Coroners report has confirmed how three people aboard a plane which crashed on Gabriola Island died. Allan and Katheryn Boudreau, both from Ladysmith, along with Alex Bahlsen were flyin...

NANAIMO - British Columbia continues the ride down the third wave of COVID-19. A total of 1,759 cases were confirmed through three reporting periods over the weekend from May 8 to May 10, including 54...

NANAIMO - A three per cent property tax hike is locked in. City council adopted a series of financial bylaw amendments during a special meeting on Monday, May 10. The increase comes as a result of a t...

NANAIMO - Phone calls for help coming from all over Vancouver Island soared to a new high, while a non profit agency grapples up how to keep up with demand. Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) exec...

NANAIMO - Local streets are again adorned with hundreds of colourful, seasonal banners. Becky Thiessen’s design was selected from 12 finalists in a contest to represent what Nanaimo would be lik...

PORT ALBERNI – The Clippers went down 5-0 after the first period and could never get on track in a 6-1 loss to Cowichan Valley. Nanaimo’s only goal came on a power play deflection in the t...

UPDATE - Police report they have located a missing Cedar woman, safe and sound. – – – EARLIER: NANAIMO – A 50-year-old woman not seen in days may be injured. Nanaimo RCMP on Sa...

NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside. This week's feature focuses on the ongoing crisis r...

NANAIMO - The time has arrived for people eager for easier access to local produce and artisanal goodies. The Cedar Farmers Market, one of Vancouver Island’s largest markets, opens its doors for...