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Parksville council adding teeth to panhandling bylaw enforcement
PARKSVILLE - City council is moving to crack down on the growing issue of panhandling. Councillors unanimously moved through the first three readings of a bylaw amendment Monday afternoon which would ...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 06, 2020
11 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Island Health
NANAIMO - Island Health has a sizable number of new COVID-19 cases. Eleven new cases were confirmed over the weekend in the Island Health region. It’s the biggest jump over a three day span sinc...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 05, 2020
BC Election 2020: Mid-Island provincial riding previews
NANAIMO - The 42nd British Columbia general election is Oct. 24, 2020. In the lead up to the vote, NanaimoNewsNOW is committed to presenting local candidates platforms and ideas to voters. Visit our B...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 05, 2020
Man jailed for astonishing crime spree in Nanaimo and Campbell River
NANAIMO - Re-occurring substance abuse issues led to a 27 month prison sentence for a man involved in a stunning five week crime-wave in two Vancouver Island cities. Gregg Daniel Pete, 40, learned his...
Ian Holmes Oct 05, 2020
Downed float home at Valdes Island removed, no further damage expected
NANAIMO - Federal officials don’t believe any environmental impacts will result from the untimely demise of a float home just off the east shore of Valdes Island. The 65 foot long float home san...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 04, 2020
First of many murals finished at Nanaimo Legion 256
NANAIMO - Legionnaires and veterans are now greeted by a welcome site when arriving at their legion. The first mural of a substantial project is now complete at the Royal Canadian Legion Mt. Benson Br...
Spencer Sterritt Oct 04, 2020
Mobile home destroyed by aggressive fire, occupants escape unharmed
NANAIMO - A family home in central Nanaimo was completely destroyed by fire Saturday evening. Fire Rescue crews were called to the 2300 block of Barclay Rd. just after 5:30 p.m. and arrived to a fully...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 03, 2020
Independent council eyed for helping vulnerable Nanaimo people struggling with food security
NANAIMO - A new council specifically focused on food security and ensuring people don’t go to bed hungry is expected to be created in Nanaimo. The City’s health and housing task force unan...
Spencer Sterritt Oct 03, 2020
COVID-19 cases in Island Health remain stable, five new throughout the week
NANAIMO - The Island Health region ended the week on a good note. No new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Friday, Oct. 2. It was the second time during the week no new cases were announced, with the t...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 02, 2020
Motorcyclist dies in collision on Island Hwy. in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A motorcyclist has been pronounced dead after being hit by a vehicle on the Island Hwy. at Turner Rd. RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said it happened Friday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. when a northbo...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 02, 2020