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City developments on track to bounce back from pandemic slump
NANAIMO - The pace of new residential and commercial builds throughout Nanaimo are slated to return to normal in 2021. The value of construction underway in 2020 dipped significantly due to the COVID-...
Spencer Sterritt Sep 04, 2021
Island Health’s active case counts down as ‘vax van’ returns to Nanaimo mall & VIU
NANAIMO - Despite an upward trend of new COVID-19 cases over the past week, Island Health continued to see the number of active cases slip down. A further 53 new cases were confirmed by the health aut...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 03, 2021
VIDEO: 6 years in jail for drunk driver responsible for fatal hit & run in Parksville
NANAIMO - A provincial court judge issued six years in jail to a man in a highly disturbing case of impaired driving leading to the death of a long-time friend. Judge Karen Whonnock issued the sentenc...
Ian Holmes Sep 03, 2021
Westwood Lake refit open to public input
NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is actively seeking feedback on its draft plan to retrofit the amenities available at Westwood Lake. The idea of substantial improvements, valued at upwards of $1 million...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 03, 2021
Signature Dish: Hungry Rooster Kitchen’s Hungry Rooster Combo
NANAIMO - If your only pierogi experience is a mass-produced, frozen, pillow of potato and cheese you’re doing yourself a great disservice. The Hungry Rooster Kitchen on Bowen Rd. is serving up ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 03, 2021
Affordable housing expansion on Prideaux St. moves forward
NANAIMO - Replacing several aging downtown low-cost apartments appears within reach for the Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society. City councillors unanimously approved a staff recommendation to pass the...
Ian Holmes Sep 03, 2021
Port Alberni woman spared jail for trying to burn down apartment building home to alleged drug trafficker
PORT ALBERNI - A woman devastated after three friends died from fentanyl overdoses went to extreme lengths for her version of retribution. Drunk and consumed with anger, court was told the 42-year-old...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 02, 2021
Central Vancouver Island sees 25 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases found within central Vancouver Island has matched tallies from the day before. Island Health on Thursday, Sept. 2 confirmed 25 new COVID-19 cases in the area...
Alex Rawnsley Sep 02, 2021
Campfire ban lifted for portions of Coastal Fire Centre, remains for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Some recent rain along with a return to normal temperatures have allowed officials to rescind some restrictions heading into the final long weekend of the summer. Effective Friday, Sept. 3 a...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 02, 2021
Mt. Hayes wildfire considered under control, crews dousing hot spots
NANAIMO - BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) personnel are mopping up the site of a once fast-growing fire northwest of Ladysmith. The BCWFS recently downgraded the 61.5 hectare Mt. Hayes wildfire from being...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 02, 2021