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NRGH pediatricians bust out their favourite moves
NANAIMO - Anyone paying a visit to the pediatrics department of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in the last month saw something unexpected. Everyone in the department practiced their dance moves and...
Spencer Sterritt Jun 28, 2021
Departure Bay students explore and mark Linley Valley trails
NANAIMO - The criss-crossing trails of the Linley Valley are now much less confusing and intimidating for a young Nanaimo class. Grade 7 students from the Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School on Tuesda...
Spencer Sterritt Jun 27, 2021
New information in Lisa Marie Young’s disappearance after several people come forward
NANAIMO - Rejuvenated efforts to solve a presumed homicide has resulted in new tips considered by police to be “credible and important” to their investigation. Lead investigator Cpl. Marku...
Ian Holmes Jun 26, 2021
Deal struck to solve murky water woes in French Creek subdivision
PARKSVILLE - Relief is around the corner for residents of a French Creek neighbourhood burdened for decades by discoloured, odorous water. The Regional District of Nanaimo and Town of Qualicum Beach a...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 26, 2021
Island Health sees uptick in COVID-19 cases after quiet week
NANAIMO - Island Health faced an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Five new cases were confirmed on Friday, June 22, after two days of only two new cases each day. The number of active cases rose to 29 from 2...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 25, 2021
Overnight shelter opening earlier as record-breaking heat hits area
NANAIMO - The doors of a Nanaimo overnight shelter are opening earlier to help clients get out of the hot sun. Kevan Griffith, coordinator of the Unitarian Shelter on Townsite Rd., said they wanted to...
Spencer Sterritt Jun 25, 2021
Driver guilty of fatal Cedar crash fined, avoids driving prohibition
NANAIMO - A man convicted in a crash south of Nanaimo which killed a well known retired police officer is keeping his drivers license. Conrad Nikolaus Wetten, 25, was handed a $1,500 fine on Friday, J...
Ian Holmes Jun 25, 2021
Signature Dish: Firehouse Grill’s Miyagi Magic Prawns
NANAIMO - The top seller at a popular Nanaimo restaurant always keeps the customers coming back for more. The Miyagi magic prawns from Firehouse Grill bring the spice, with panko-breaded flash fried p...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 25, 2021
BC Ferries’ new schedule released to handle busy summer
NANAIMO - Ferries to and from Vancouver Island are expected to be packed this summer, especially as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. BC Ferries’ summer schedule began Friday, June 25 with extra sai...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 25, 2021
Mid-Island Pirates on the diamond for first time since 2019
NANAIMO – Premier Baseball League action is back for the Mid-Island Pirates. They were on the diamond Thursday, June 24 against the Parksville Royals, the first time playing since the COVID-19 p...
Dan Marshall Jun 24, 2021