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Unique meteor shower competing with ‘super moon’ in Nanaimo skies
NANAIMO - At times, it could look like meteors are hitting earth from two different locations, but it’s all part of an annual meteor shower. The southern Taurids will peak Tuesday, Nov. 4 into W...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 04, 2025
Toxic drug deaths in Nanaimo continue to decrease, pacing below 2024
NANAIMO - Another five people in Nanaimo lost their lives to toxic drugs in September, bringing the total of local deaths so far this year to 53. The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 2...
Jordan Davidson Nov 03, 2025
18-year-old man killed during late night crash south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An 18-year-old is dead following a crash along Hwy. 1, south of the city. Emergency first responders were called to the highway, near the Morden Rd. intersection, after a black Audi S3 lost ...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 03, 2025
‘We are getting close:’ Union reports productive contract talks with Hullo Ferries
NANAIMO - Once choppy labour waters involving a popular passenger-only ferry service appear to have calmed down. Due to a lack of progress in formulating an inaugural between Hullo Ferries and the BC ...
Ian Holmes Nov 03, 2025
Qualicum Beach purchases Eaglecrest Golf Coast lands
QUALICUM BEACH - Town Councillors have signed off on a purchase, being dubbed as a “historic milestone” for the Oceanside community. Ahead of Nov. 1 deadline to finalize the deal, the Town...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 03, 2025
‘Visibility can be dangerously low:’ road users advised to take precautions as conditions shift
NANAIMO - With an hour lost during Sunday morning's shift back to Standard Time, police are reminding all road users of the importance to taking action to improve everybody’s safety. Oceanside R...
Ian Holmes Nov 03, 2025
Bleachers & media booth completes Harewood artificial turf field complex
NANAIMO - Just in time for high school football season, a 400-seat set of bleachers and media/coaching booth were recently installed at Harewood Centennial Park. The new infrastructure faces the East ...
Ian Holmes Nov 02, 2025
Nanaimo ultimate team medals at Ontario university nationals
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island University ultimate team returned from a national tournament in Ontario with a silver medal. The Canadian University Ultimate Championships were held Oct. 17-19 in Bramp...
Dan Marshall Nov 02, 2025
‘This day and fundraiser is huge for us:’ Nanaimo Fish Hatchery hosts hands-on event
NANAIMO - It won't be hard at all to spot a spawning salmon splashing its way up a creek behind Nanaimo River Hatchery. The hatchery's popular annual Spawning Day Fundraiser takes place Sunday, Nov. 2...
Ian Holmes Nov 01, 2025
Highly contagious rabbit disease possibly on the mid-Island after several found dead
NANAIMO - Rabbit owners on the mid-Island are being urged to take extra precautions after several wild rabbits were found dead south of Nanaimo displaying worrying symptoms. While rabbit hemorrhagic d...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff Nov 01, 2025