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Mid-island municipalities encourage digital accounts in wake of Canada Post strike
NANAIMO - As the strike by Canadian postal workers extends into October, local municipalities are warning residents about how to avoid any possible service disruptions it may cause. Regular mail and p...
Jordan Davidson Oct 07, 2025
Crosswalk, intersection improvements approved near Chase River & Cinnabar schools
NANAIMO - Three active transportation infrastructure projects are aiming to provide a safer way for kids to get to and from school. City Councillors gave near-unanimous approval to a pair of intersect...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 07, 2025
Trio of charges laid after man seen kicking & punching dog near downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man from northern B.C. with a long criminal history is facing more charges, this time related to alleged abuse of a dog. Crown Counsel approved three charges against 36-year-old Duane Tyle...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 07, 2025
Nanaimo man facing assault charge after motorcycle incident with cyclist
NANAIMO - A local man, already facing drug possession charges, has been arrested and charged in connection to a high-profile motor vehicle incident. On Aug. 2, 2025, dash cam video captured a motorcyc...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 07, 2025
Proposed Parksville grocery store to be ‘community first approach’, public hearing postponed
PARKSVILLE - The size, scope and makeup of a proposed south end grocery store is a little clearer, following more details from developers. At the request of Parksville City Council, representatives fr...
Alex Rawnsley Oct 06, 2025
RCMP focusing search for missing woman in central Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are actively on the lookout for a missing 80-year-old woman. Christine Craigie has not returned to her home in central Nanaimo after leaving at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, wi...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 06, 2025
‘Jail is required:’ unhoused Nanaimo man behind bars for series of retail thefts
NANAIMO - A local man will spend more time behind bars after being sentenced for several thefts from local businesses. Storm Gage Kehler, 26, was sentenced to 83 additional days behind bars and a year...
Jordan Davidson Oct 06, 2025
‘It’s great for all ages:’ Western Canadian Powerlifting Championships takes over downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Some of the strongest people in Canada are in Nanaimo this weekend, competing to see who among them can lift the most weight. The 2025 Canadian Powerlifting Western Canadian Championships (C...
Jordan Davidson Oct 05, 2025
Clippers earn point in OT road loss to Bulldogs
NANAIMO - The Clippers gained a point in a hard fought 2-1 overtime loss in Alberni Valley. It was the goalies who took centre stage with Dryden Riley stopping 34 of 36 shots in his first start with N...
Dan Marshall Oct 04, 2025
VI Raiders have one final tune up ahead of return to BCFC Playoffs
NANAIMO - After a four year absence the VI Raiders will return to the BCFC playoffs. The Raiders have a 4-4-1 record heading into their final regular season game and they know they will finish the sea...
Dan Marshall Oct 04, 2025