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Mid Island moth spraying concludes, early morning flyovers leads to complaints
NANAIMO - The Ministry of Forests wrapped up their aerial-spray treatment for an invasive moth species last week, which had some mid-Island residents concerned about the noise and how it’ll affe...
Jordan Davidson Jun 24, 2022
Nanaimo university professor gets her shot at Jeopardy!
NANAIMO - She couldn’t unseat the champ, but a local history professor did the Island proud. Whitney Wood, a resident of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University instructor, appeared on the Thurs...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 24, 2022
Nanaimo man convicted in substantial drug raid involving fentanyl, cocaine, meth, cash & weapons
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court Justice found a man guilty of shipping notable volumes of hard drugs to local dealers for resale following an undercover police investigation. Chad Michael Kirk, 37, was c...
Ian Holmes Jun 24, 2022
Clear skies across mid-Island allowing for unobstructed view of rare planetary alignment
NANAIMO - It’ll require an extra early pot of coffee, but the weather forecast is cooperating for local stargazers to catch a rare sight. A planetary alignment will come to fruition early Friday...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 23, 2022
Wet, cool spring driving quietest start to fire season on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Nearly non-stop rain has frustrated many awaiting summer months in the great outdoors, but is great news for local fire crews. As of mid-June, just six fires had been registered by the Coast...
Alex Rawnsley Jun 23, 2022
Lantzville hit-and-run investigation leads to vehicle seizure
NANAIMO - Local Mounties took control of a vehicle as part of a hit-and-run in early March in Lantzville in which a couple and their two dogs were injured while out walking. Nanaimo RCMP stated their ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 23, 2022
Nanaimo Night Market debuts following two year hiatus
NANAIMO - An ever-expanding Nanaimo Night Market will undoubtedly attract thousands of people weekly to the downtown core for the balance of summer. Starting Thursday, June 23 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m...
Ian Holmes Jun 23, 2022
Snuneymuxw First Nation receives land as part of Sandstone development
NANAIMO - A land transfer commitment from a private developer to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) is seen as a critical step in expanding opportunities for the local First Nation. During a Wednesday, Jun...
Ian Holmes Jun 22, 2022
Province puts brakes on controversial Royal BC Museum replacement project
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is halting plans to replace the Royal BC Museum in downtown Victoria until they can hear from the public. The nearly $800 million proposal to rebuild the aging museum wa...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 22, 2022
Murder charge laid following Nanaimo homicide
NANAIMO -A 21-year-old Nanaimo man is facing a murder charge in relation to the second homicide of 2022. Simon James Baker was charged with one count of second degree murder after a woman was found de...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 22, 2022