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Public consultation launched for planned affordable housing project in Harewood
NANAIMO - Public opinion will help shape an ambitious affordable housing community to be located in a central part of Harewood. Three neighouring properties are poised for redevelopment on Fifth St: t...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 13, 2022
Beban Park Pool to re-open for first time since start of pandemic
NANAIMO - A vital recreational venue in Nanaimo is at last set to re-open, nearly two years after abruptly shutting due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Nanaimo announced on Monday J...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 13, 2022
Overdose calls smash provincial records, huge increases in Nanaimo & Parksville
NANAIMO - New data from BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is highlighting the worsening drug toxicity crisis in B.C. Across the province, a record 35,525 overdose and poisoning calls were placed to...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 13, 2022
Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief accuses BC Ferries of ‘racist and discriminatory path’
NANAIMO - The naming of two new vessels due to sail in their traditional territory was the final straw for Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) leadership. In a statement published Wednesday, Jan. 12, Chief ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 12, 2022
Tow truck driver seriously hurt after hit by alleged impaired driver on Hwy 19 in Lantzville
NANAIMO - A tow truck driver is recovering after being struck by an alleged impaired driver on Hwy. 19 north of Nanaimo. RCMP said around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.11, 2022, a driver from Mid Island T...
Jordan Davidson Jan 12, 2022
New Nanaimo-Gabriola Island ferries officially christened ahead of spring debut
NANAIMO - The two vessels which will replace the aging MV Quinsam linking Gabriola and Vancouver Island officially have names. The Island Gwawis was officially christened into the BC Ferries fleet dur...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 12, 2022
‘It was so convincing, so real:’ floating Salish Sea ‘iceberg’ stumps Nanoose photographer
NANAIMO - Simone Engels was left in disbelief while taking pictures of a recent evening sunset. She was at a beach in Moorecroft Regional Park in Nanoose Bay on Sunday, Jan. 9, taking snapshots of the...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 12, 2022
Clippers add two forwards at BCHL trade deadline
NANAIMO - The Clippers added depth to their roster for the stretch drive of the BCHL season. Forwards Luca Grabas and Blake Power were brought in ahead of the Monday, Jan. 10 trade deadline. Head coac...
Dan Marshall Jan 11, 2022
‘We’re getting the sense that we have leveled off somewhat:’ optimism expressed by Dr. Bonnie Henry
NANAIMO - Following expected high COVID-19 transmission levels for the next few weeks, BC’s public health officer expects the situation to improve. A cautiously optimistic tone from Dr. Bonnie H...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 11, 2022
‘Car-eater’ potholes emerging along Hwy. 19 after freeze-thaw cycle
NANAIMO - A recent freeze-thaw cycle is being blamed for a large number of potholes popping up on area roads. Reports to NanaimoNewsNOW on Monday, Jan. 10 described some as ‘car-eaters’ wi...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 11, 2022