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Nanaimo RCMP investigating ‘serious assault’ in downtown from July
NANAIMO - Local police are looking for leads in relation to what they label a “possible serious assault.” Emergency services were called to the corner of Terminal Ave. and Wentworth St., n...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Aug 24, 2021
Nanaimo man avoids jail despite ‘quite horrific’ child porn collection
NANAIMO - A man busted with a substantial child porn haul will serve his sentence at home as opposed to behind bars. Tori Bruce Schild, 31, was sentenced on Monday, Aug. 23 to one year of house arrest...
Ian Holmes Aug 24, 2021
124 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend throughout Island Health
NANAIMO - The steady rise in COVID-19 cases in Island Health has continued. Island Health confirmed 124 new cases over three reporting periods from the weekend. It brings the total number of cases in ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Aug 23, 2021
Nanaimo Buccaneers training camp signals return to junior hockey
NANAIMO - The VIJHL season is fast approaching for the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The team held their annual pre-season training camp at the Nanaimo Ice Centre between Aug. 20 and 22. A total of 42 players t...
Dan Marshall Aug 23, 2021
Province implementing COVID-19 vaccine passport system for restaurants, movies & more
NANAIMO - Proof of vaccination will soon be required to access some non-essential businesses. Premier John Horgan announced the BC vaccine card, a new, ramped up strategy for B.C.’s immunization...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 23, 2021
Mt. Hayes fire ‘being held’ as crews secure perimeter
NANAIMO - Crews are officially in control of a wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport. The BC Wildfire Service officially lists the Mt. Hayes wildfire as “being held”, meaning no fu...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Aug 23, 2021
VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction
NANAIMO - While this year’s Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back. The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 2...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Aug 23, 2021
Water Cooler: Howard Johnson plans, COVID misinformation & Mt. Hayes wildfire
NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside. This week's feature discusses new plans for the How...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Aug 22, 2021
City of Nanaimo seeks applicants for new urban art program
NANAIMO - Calling all emerging and established artists, the City of Nanaimo wants to hear from you. The City is piloting its Urban Design Roster program to identify artists who want to beautify public...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Aug 22, 2021
‘We’re entering the labour intensive phase:’ crews creating space around Mt. Hayes wildfire
NANAIMO - Significant ground is being gained as firefighters deal with a wildfire near Nanaimo airport. Julia Caranci, fire information officer with Coastal Fire, told NanaimoNewsNOW weather condition...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 22, 2021