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UPDATE: Biggs Rd. bridge reopened after City crew assessment
UPDATE: Nov. 18th, 2:15 p.m. The City of Nanaimo has completed and signed off on the Biggs Rd. bridge, and it is now open. NANAIMO - The region may have escaped many of the more severe impacts of floo...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 18, 2021
Clippers survive comeback to win 5-4 over Bulldogs
NANAIMO - The Clippers built up a 5-1 lead but had to hold on at the end for 5-4 win over the Alberni Valley Bullogs. Despite being outshot 14-9 Nanaimo built up a 3-0 lead in the opening period. Aust...
Dan Marshall Nov 17, 2021
Parksville partnering with BGCCVI to bring child and youth services to community
PARKSVILLE - Young families in Parksville will soon have more options for childcare, while older youth and teens will have a place to burn off energy after school. The City of Parksville are due to en...
Jordan Davidson Nov 17, 2021
Early morning and evening vehicle crossings cancelled for Gabriola-Nanaimo route
NANAIMO - A staffing issue is causing major disruption to ferry service between Gabriola Island and Vancouver Island. BC Ferries said the MV Quinsam will be operating on a modified schedule until furt...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 17, 2021
BC Ferries reconnecting south and central Island with cargo sailings to bypass Malahat
NANAIMO - BC Ferries are taking steps to get commercial goods flowing again on Vancouver Island. Transportation minister Rob Fleming made the announcement during a briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 17. R...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 17, 2021
Nanaimo drivers facing long waits to book drivers license road tests
NANAIMO - Multiple factors are behind delays in getting more licensed drivers on the road. Examiners in Nanaimo continue to play catchup for mid-Island residents after ICBC temporarily suspended road ...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 17, 2021
Expansive Sandstone development in south Nanaimo gets unanimous support
NANAIMO - The long-term vision of a growing area south of the city is changing as the years roll on, with the public now getting their say. The Sandstone development in Cedar, Chase River and Cinnabar...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 16, 2021
41-year-old man faces a dozen weapons, property charges after Oceanside spree
PARKSVILLE - Two people were arrested after a string of calls through Qualicum Bay and Bowser involving a pickup truck. Oceanside RCMP were alerted to the situation around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 12...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 16, 2021
B.C. awaits approval of vaccine doses for children ahead of busy holiday season
NANAIMO - B.C.’s provincial health officer hopes kids could receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas. Health Canada is currently looking over vaccines for children put fort...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 16, 2021
Flooding eases, highways open across Island with situation drastically different through Interior
NANAIMO - Life is slowly returning to normal for Vancouver Island residents after an atmospheric river dropped a month’s worth of rain over a few days. The airport station at Qualicum Beach reco...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 16, 2021