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New ‘NANAIMO’ sign survives two minor graffiti attempts
NANAIMO - City crews are keeping a close eye on the latest addition to Maffeo Sutton Park. Parks crews have actively monitored the “NANAIMO” sign since it was installed on April 29 and hav...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 10, 2021
Coroners service confirms cause of death in 2019 Gabriola Island plane crash
NANAIMO - A BC Coroners report has confirmed how three people aboard a plane which crashed on Gabriola Island died. Allan and Katheryn Boudreau, both from Ladysmith, along with Alex Bahlsen were flyin...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 10, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases on central Island drop by one quarter
NANAIMO - British Columbia continues the ride down the third wave of COVID-19. A total of 1,759 cases were confirmed through three reporting periods over the weekend from May 8 to May 10, including 54...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 10, 2021
Nanaimo council approves property tax increase
NANAIMO - A three per cent property tax hike is locked in. City council adopted a series of financial bylaw amendments during a special meeting on Monday, May 10. The increase comes as a result of a t...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 10, 2021
Vancouver Island Crisis Society reports record call volumes
NANAIMO - Phone calls for help coming from all over Vancouver Island soared to a new high, while a non profit agency grapples up how to keep up with demand. Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) exec...
Ian Holmes May 10, 2021
‘What I want is this beautiful, natural environment:’ local artist sees Nanaimo in 100 years
NANAIMO - Local streets are again adorned with hundreds of colourful, seasonal banners. Becky Thiessen’s design was selected from 12 finalists in a contest to represent what Nanaimo would be lik...
Alex Rawnsley May 09, 2021
First period barrage costs Clippers in 6-1 loss to Capitals
PORT ALBERNI – The Clippers went down 5-0 after the first period and could never get on track in a 6-1 loss to Cowichan Valley. Nanaimo’s only goal came on a power play deflection in the t...
Dan Marshall May 08, 2021
UPDATED: Nanaimo RCMP locate missing Cedar woman
UPDATE - Police report they have located a missing Cedar woman, safe and sound. – – – EARLIER: NANAIMO – A 50-year-old woman not seen in days may be injured. Nanaimo RCMP on Sa...
Alex Rawnsley May 08, 2021
Water Cooler: Changing drug crisis terminology
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 focuses on the ongoing crisis r...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff May 08, 2021
Cedar Farmers Market opening for summer season
NANAIMO - The time has arrived for people eager for easier access to local produce and artisanal goodies. The Cedar Farmers Market, one of Vancouver Island’s largest markets, opens its doors for...
Alex Rawnsley May 08, 2021