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New Nanaimo nightclub campaign targets spiked drinks
NANAIMO - Awareness and education are the goals behind a new campaign hitting local bars and nightclubs. Led by Central Vancouver Island Crime Stoppers (CVICS) in partnership with local bars, nightclu...
Alex Rawnsley Sep 17, 2025
Townhouse development proposed near Nanaimo’s Linley Valley
NANAIMO - Large, family homes are planned for a currently forested lot in the city’s north end. A 69-unit, 15-building townhouse complex is envisioned on an expansive Ambience Dr. property, off ...
Alex Rawnsley Sep 17, 2025
Partial campfire ban lifted for coastal B.C., remains in effect for mid-Island
NANAIMO - A campfire ban for much of B.C.’s coast has been partially lifted to the benefit of outdoor enthusiasts on north Vancouver Island. Starting at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 17, the campfire...
Alex Rawnsley Sep 17, 2025
City Council boosts south Nanaimo clean-up efforts
NANAIMO - Previously committed funding and redirected resource deployment hope to widen the impacts of clean-up efforts resulting from social disorder issues in south Nanaimo. On Monday, Sept. 15, Nan...
Ian Holmes Sep 17, 2025
Nanaimo Clippers home opener coincides with VIEx launch
NANAIMO - Kicking off the BCHL’s regular season is morphing into a community-wide event in Nanaimo, as the Clippers’ season opener in Nanaimo coincides with the first day of the Vancouver ...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff Sep 16, 2025
Parksville Curling Club wants you to give curling a shot during Launch Week
PARKSVILLE - Following the successful hosting of events for the 55+ BC Games, the Parksville Curling Club is now inviting the community to give curling a try. Parksville Curling Club’s Launch We...
Jordan Davidson Sep 16, 2025
Several vehicles impounded during Nanaimo enforcement blitz
NANAIMO - Eyes from above relayed real-time intelligence to numerous ground resources assigned to target unsafe divers in the Harbour City. Culminating from mounting public complaints, Nanaimo RCMP Re...
Ian Holmes Sep 16, 2025
B.C.-based ALS advocates complete nationwide triathlon tour, which started in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While packing up their belongings and heading home to B.C.'s interior, Mike Pearson and Donna Bartel took stock of their ambitious journey. Pearson, 64, and his wife Donna, 60, capped off 18...
Ian Holmes Sep 16, 2025
Nanaimo’s Katzberg claims back-to-back World Athletics Championship gold medals
TOKYO, JAPAN - Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg is going to need a bigger trophy cabinet. The reigning Olympic and World Champion in the men’s hammer throw event added another accolade to his glit...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 16, 2025
B.C.-based ALS advocates complete nationwide triathlon tour, which started in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While packing up their belongings and heading home to B.C.'s interior, Mike Pearson and Donna Bartel took stock of their ambitious journey. Pearson, 64, and his wife Donna, 60, capped off 18...
Ian Holmes Sep 16, 2025