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Trail runners elude curious cougars behind Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Strength in numbers may have played a pivotal role in maintaining the safety of a large group of people out for an evening run. Chris O'Grady was one of two runners leading a group of seven ...
Nanaimo Home – d2217 Nov 18, 2025
John Barsby junior varsity football team to host provincial semi final
NANAIMO - The always-strong John Barsby high school football program is in line for another provincial title. The junior varsity squad is coming off a 32-0 win in the B.C. quarter finals against Parks...
Local Sports – d2217 Nov 18, 2025
Serial thief & man alleged in break and enter wanted by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are asking for the public’s help in locating two men wanted on a number of outstanding charges. Todd Frederick Frost, 52, missed recent court appearances in connection w...
Nanaimo Home – d2217 Nov 18, 2025
Long envisioned affordable housing in Parksville receives go-ahead
PARKSVILLE - A non-market rental building has received a development permit after years of advocacy by a local non-profit. The land at 1225 Franklin Gull Rd. was donated to the Parksville Lions Housin...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 18, 2025
‘I felt something in my hand:’ victim of disgraced Nanaimo massage therapist speaks out
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual assault and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A few abnormalities aside; she had no reason to...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 18, 2025
Toys “R” Us shutting down Nanaimo store
NANAIMO - Facing mounting financial pressure for years, several Toys “R” Us stores are closing across Canada, including the longstanding Woodgrove Centre location. Numerous signs declaring...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 17, 2025
‘Little something special:’ Nanaimo Shoebox Project kicks off
NANAIMO - With November already past the halfway mark, local charities and volunteers are already gearing up for the Christmas season. The Nanaimo Shoebox Project will be accepting donations starting ...
Jordan Davidson Nov 17, 2025
Test scheduled for B.C. Emergency Alert System
NANAIMO - Expect a series of alerts on radio, television and on connected cell phones one afternoon this week. The Province will test its B.C. Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and 1:55 p.m...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 17, 2025
Revised Lantzville long-term care complex advances to public hearing
LANTZVILLE - Despite reservations about neighbourhood impacts, an envisioned large publicly funded long-term care facility proposed for Lantzville’s southern edge is off to the next stage. On We...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 17, 2025
Nanaimo couple not fooled by scammers claiming to be arrested son
NANAIMO - Scammers were no match for a Nanaimo couple after they were woken up to a frantic phone call. Known as the “Grandson scam”, the couple in their 60s received a call around 2 a.m. ...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff Nov 16, 2025