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RDN to investigate fireworks restrictions following fiery debate
NANAIMO - RDN staff will look into potential restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks in the rural areas without existing bans on the loud attractions. RDN directors engaged in a fiery debate on ...
Ian Holmes May 26, 2021
Further COVID-19 exposures at Cedar Elementary, upgraded to cluster
NANAIMO - School District 68 is dealing with a COVID-19 cluster at a local school. An evening tweet from SD68 reported an additional COVID-19 exposure event, with a potential exposure date of May 21. ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 25, 2021
Bowen Rd. & Island Hwy intersection remains Nanaimo’s most dangerous for second year running
NANAIMO - A busy central Nanaimo intersection was once again considered the most dangerous. New ICBC crash data showed there were 46 crashes at the Bowen Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. The intersec...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 25, 2021
B.C.’s restart begins immediately, most restrictions loosened by Canada Day
NANAIMO - British Columbia’s restart course is banking on a methodic approach to have life returning to normal as soon as possible. The plan, unveiled by Premier John Horgan and provincial healt...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 25, 2021
High-profile offender sentenced for posting escort ad of underage Nanaimo girl
NANAIMO - A self-professed pimp took pictures of an intoxicated 16-year-old girl at a Nanaimo house party and then advertised her online for sexual services. Seyed Kourosh Miralinaghi, 20, was handed ...
Ian Holmes May 25, 2021
B.C. sees under 1,000 new COVID-19 cases over weekend reporting period, 12 fatalities
NANAIMO - A relatively quiet weekend in the fight against COVID-19 as the third wave of the pandemic eases. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 24, 2021
NDSS Community Field to receive stadium style amenities
NANAIMO - Adding more seating to NDSS Community Field is one of several planned investments to take place over the next two years. A recent finance and audit committee meeting heard the nine member Ci...
Ian Holmes May 24, 2021
Nanaimo student teaches teachers, other students about new classroom tools
NANAIMO - A young Nanaimo student taught his teachers about a new way to look at the world. Nolan Penner, a Grade 5 student at Mountain View elementary, showed teachers how to use the digital microsco...
Spencer Sterritt May 23, 2021
Nanaimo shooting linked to on-going Lower Mainland gang violence
NANAIMO - Police say there is no further risk to the public following a targeted, gang-related fatal shooting in the city. Shots rang out behind the Wendy’s restaurant on the Island Hwy. near Ro...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 22, 2021
SD68 school trustee secures Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP nomination
NANAIMO - There’s a new face representing the NDP in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding. Lisa Marie Barron is the new NDP candidate for the next federal election. Nominee voting began on Thursday and ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 22, 2021