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Just 1 new COVID-19 case found in Island Health as vaccine rollout ramps up
NANAIMO - Island Health hit a low not seen since October, 2020 in the fight against COVID-19. Just one new case of the virus was confirmed by Island Health on Tuesday, June 1. The last time Island Hea...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 01, 2021
Nanaimo SPCA’s virtual Lock-in for Love kicks off with large matching donation
NANAIMO - One of the SPCA’s largest fundraisers has started with a big push. Leon Davis, executive director of the Nanaimo and District SPCA, said a generous gift is doubling donations given whe...
Spencer Sterritt Jun 01, 2021
Fatal overdoses steadily increasing in Nanaimo throughout 2021
NANAIMO - A concerning and fatal trend is developing in the Nanaimo area. New data from the BC Coroners Service showed six people lost their lives due to the toxic drug crisis in April, 2021. The numb...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jun 01, 2021
City staff asked to investigate easing RV living rules in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - City staff will look at options to potentially expand recreational vehicles as permanent places to call home. A motion tabled by coun. Zeni Maartman asking for a staff report with options wa...
Ian Holmes Jun 01, 2021
Dr. Henry preaches caution despite dropping COVID cases
NANAIMO - While the number of COVID-19 cases in B.C. and Island Health continues to fall, the ongoing pandemic is far from over. “It is with very mixed emotions I stand here today,” Dr. Bo...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 31, 2021
SD68 says students understand the need to ‘take action to make a difference’
NANAIMO - Flags are at half-mast at SD68 schools and teachers are wearing their orange shirts to honour an estimated 215 remains of Indigenous children found at a former residential school site in Kam...
Spencer Sterritt May 31, 2021
Nanaimo woman awaits sentence for defrauding local car dealership, several other offences
NANAIMO - More information will come to light about a woman who orchestrated a series of frauds and stole property valued at tens of thousands of dollars. Stevie Daniele Pirart, 29, pleaded guilty las...
Ian Holmes May 31, 2021
Nanaimo man loses $5,000 to Bitcoin scam, two others have close calls
NANAIMO - Mounties are again urging caution as online scammers continue to target victims through social media platforms. Police said three scams were reported within the last two month including one ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 30, 2021
‘They’re going to visit their friends:’ local therapy dogs honoured for work in schools, care homes
NANAIMO - Three local therapy dog handlers and their four-legged companions were recently recognized for making a true difference in their community. Jim Bell, Beth Clarke-Gilman and Linda Omen were a...
Alex Rawnsley May 30, 2021
Disturbed teen unleashed horrific knife attack against vulnerable Nanaimo woman
Editors note: the following story includes graphic details which may not be appropriate for some readers. NanaimoNewsNOW received permission from the victim to use her name for this story. NANAIMO - C...
Ian Holmes May 29, 2021