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VIDEO: ‘Slow down and pullover:’ Nanaimo highway drivers reminded to clear the road for emergency vehicles
NANAIMO - While slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles with their lights on is common knowledge, the message evidently isn’t getting through to many mid island motorists. Nanaimo RC...
Jordan Davidson Oct 21, 2021
Feds, provinces agree on vaccine passport for domestic, international travel: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced provinces and the federal government have agreed on a new national vaccine passport for domestic and international travel - and many Canadians already ...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 21, 2021
‘Earthquakes just happen:’ Great B.C. ShakeOut drives home preparedness message
NANAIMO - It’s time to batten down the hatches and update your earthquake preparedness plan. The annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut, held every Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m., encourages residents to...
Jordan Davidson Oct 21, 2021
Pedestrians need to be seen to be safe
NANAIMO - With days getting shorter and more rain across the region, local organizations are putting a renewed focus on pedestrian safety. The City of Nanaimo, RCMP and ICBC teamed up at the intersect...
Jordan Davidson Oct 20, 2021
Qualicum’s Sailland steps down as CAO
QUALICUM BEACH - There’s a change at the top for the Town of Qualicum Beach. Daniel Sailland announced his resignation from the Chief Administrative Officer job on Wednesday, Oct. 20 after seven...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 20, 2021
Island Health’s active COVID-19 case count continues slide down
NANAIMO - There continues to be fewer active COVID-19 cases throughout Island Health. Data from the health authority showed 413 active cases as of Wednesday, Oct. 20, a drop of 20 from the day prior. ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 20, 2021
Seamless daycare program opening at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Elementary
NANAIMO - An expanded provincial pilot project is looking to cut the disruption for young children between school and daycare. One kindergarten classroom at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Elementary Ec...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 20, 2021
Unexpected costs arise while overhauling Serauxmen Stadium
NANAIMO - Upgrading a well used baseball stadium in Nanaimo will cost more than originally planned. A City staff report estimated $150,000 will be required to safely remove many years of paint on the ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 20, 2021
‘There is so much hope and love:’ Indigenous literacy program for Elders unveiled at VIU
NANAIMO - Disadvantaged Indigenous Elders from around the mid-Island are excited about the possibilities decades after being soured by their classroom experiences. Championed by Cowichan Tribes Elder ...
Ian Holmes Oct 20, 2021
New 117-bed student housing complex in Nanaimo passes first hurdles
NANAIMO - A large student housing complex is closer to fulfilling heavy demand in Nanaimo’s university district. Council gave the green light to a proposed development at 416 Wakesiah Ave., feat...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 19, 2021