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City of Nanaimo names garden after beloved community advocate
NANAIMO - A food garden in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood is now named after a man who dedicated his life to food security and community service. The food-growing garden area of the recently named F...
Ian Holmes Oct 21, 2025
‘Filled a void in the community:’ popular Parksville recycling program eyes future
PARKSVILLE - Plans are in the works to take a beloved pop-up recycling service for the Oceanside region to the next level. Funded by Recycle BC and operated by non-profit Parksville Community Centre S...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 21, 2025
‘Not a good fit:’ townhouse rezoning rejected near Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Development of 30 townhouses on a lot along the shores of Westwood Lake has been knocked back at the first opportunity. City Councillors voted 7-2 against first reading of a rezoning bylaw f...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 21, 2025
‘It gets us into the community:’ Nanaimo Fire Rescue hosts open house
NANAIMO - A behind-the-scenes look at the operations of Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) takes place with the department's annual open house. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the event happens at Fire Station # 1 at 666...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 20, 2025
Prowler accused of indecent act outside Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - A man has been arrested and charged following allegations he tried to open a home's window while committing an indecent act. The BC Prosecution Service approved charges of indecent act in a ...
NanaimoNewsNOW staff Oct 20, 2025
British Columbia proposes new power rules for AI, data centres
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s government is proposing changes to its energy rules that would force companies from certain industries to fight for access to a set amount of power. Rather than the...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 20, 2025
Road safety presentations scheduled for Nanaimo high schools
NANAIMO - With distracted driving a paramount safety issue for all road users, a long-standing non-profit organization aims to steer the problem in the right direction. Traffic Injury Research Foundat...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 20, 2025
Clippers run over by Spruce Kings in final game of weekend series
PRINCE GEORGE - The Clippers had a difficult time containing the best power play in the BCHL in a weekend series in Prince George. On Oct. 19 Nanaimo gave up four power play goals in a 9-4 loss to the...
Dan Marshall Oct 19, 2025
‘A tireless advocate for nature:’ Buttertubs viewing tower renamed to honour local conservationist
NANAIMO - The viewing tower at perhaps the most well-known marsh on Vancouver Island will be renamed to honour a local conservationist who dedicated much of his life to the area. Bill Merilees spent m...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 19, 2025
Clippers lose game and players to injury in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The Clippers scored first but spent much of their game against Prince George playing even or behind. Carson Lesiuk tallied early but then the Spruce Kings added three straight markers ...
Dan Marshall Oct 18, 2025