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‘Violent and unpredictable’ man wanted by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man wanted on numerous charges related to violent crimes. Twenty-five year old Eric Daniel Kivell Jr. faces charges of assault with a weapon, uttering thre...
Alex Rawnsley May 26, 2025
Nanaimo man jailed for significant drugs/weapons seizure
NANAIMO - A man has been sentenced to a federal prison sentence following high-profile busts at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and a south Nanaimo home. Cody Edward Ranger, 37, pleaded guilty t...
Ian Holmes May 26, 2025
Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it will respond to its union’s latest negotiation comments as soon as possible as uncertainty caused by the contract dispute weighs heavily on its business. The Crown c...
Alex Rawnsley May 26, 2025
$1M awarded for restoration of historic Ladysmith train station
LADYSMITH - New funding is posed to breathe new life into a historic stop along the E&N Rail Line. The provincial government’s Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDI...
Alex Rawnsley May 26, 2025
Generational divide evident in 2025 Qualicum Beach Quality of Life Survey
QUALICUM BEACH - Qualicum residents report a higher quality of life than the majority of Canadians, but not every demographic in the community shares those sentiments. During their Wednesday, May 21 C...
Jordan Davidson May 25, 2025
‘It impacts families, it impacts communities:’ annual Alzheimer’s walk returns to mid-Island
NANAIMO - The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s biggest fundraiser of the year returns to the region this weekend. Teams in both Nanaimo and Oceanside will take part in the annual Walk for Alzheimer&#...
Alex Rawnsley May 25, 2025
Hudson’s Bay reaches deal to sell up to 28 leases to Nanaimo mall owner
Hudson’s Bay plans to sell up to 28 of its store leases to a B.C. mall owner who wants to launch “a new modern department store.” Canada’s oldest company said Friday it will se...
Alex Rawnsley May 24, 2025
Qualicum Beach fireworks show kicks off annual Family Day celebration
QUALICUM BEACH - Dozens of events and activities are planned for the 47th annual Family Day festivities. The popular Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display takes place on Qualicum Beach...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff May 24, 2025
Input sought to update Mount Benson management plan
NANAIMO - Those interested in guiding the future of Mount Benson Regional Park (MBRP) are invited to provide their opinions for the prized green space. An open house at the park's Benson View Rd. park...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff May 24, 2025
Interactive Hammond Bay Studio Tour goes this weekend
NANAIMO - A collection of artists in the city’s north end are opening their homes, and studios for that matter to the public this weekend. The annual Hammond Bay Studio Tour is a free annual eve...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff May 23, 2025