Category Archives: Nanaimo
'We make sure they get a response:' Nanaimo postal workers ensuring Santa gets his letters
NANAIMO - Those looking to sneak in a last-minute wish list to Santa this holiday season can still do so, regardless of whether an ongoing mail strike continues or not. Members of the Canadian Union o...
Dec 09, 2024
Rough landing temporarily stalls operations at Nanaimo Airport
NANAIMO - No one was injured after malfunctioning landing gear forced a pilot to deploy an emergency landing at Nanaimo Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 8, around 1:00 p.m., when the sin...
Dec 09, 2024
Nanaimo man awaits punishment for violently sexually assaulting a minor
Editors note - this article contains details of a disturbing sexual assault and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Resolving a highly disturbing crime of op...
Dec 09, 2024
'It's been very challenging:' resolve strong amongst striking Nanaimo & Oceanside postal workers
NANAIMO - Local Canada Post workers in the fourth week of a nationwide strike are hoping a quick resolution can be found. Both the Crown corporation and roughly 55,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers...
Dec 07, 2024
Apartment building with 21 small units moving forward off Nanaimo's Bowen Rd.
NANAIMO - More residential, compact housing appears destined for central Nanaimo after a development permit was awarded for a three-storey apartment building. Located at 2126 Meredith Rd., a block wes...
Dec 07, 2024
Santa flying into Nanaimo to greet all the good boys and girls
NANAIMO - Santa Claus will be touching down in the Harbour City a little earlier this year, part of an annual holiday tradition. Jolly Old Saint Nick will be landing in Nanaimo on Saturday, Dec. 7 at ...
Dec 06, 2024
NanaimoNewsNOW's annual Christmas lights map returns
NANAIMO - It's one of our favourite annual activities and is a surefire way to get into the holiday spirit. Our elves have been busy over the last week touring through Nanaimo and the central Vancouve...
Dec 06, 2024
'A lot of skepticism:' FAC members leery of BC Ferries decision to move away from advisory model
GABRIOLA ISLAND - BC Ferries announced last month they are working on a new engagement model that they say would better address the "evolving needs of growing coastal communities", replacing the ferry...
Dec 06, 2024
'When in your life do you get to be a hero?' Organ recipients thank Nanaimo healthcare providers
NANAIMO - A pair of mid-Island women impacted in different ways by donating vital organs thanked front-line professionals at Nanaimo hospital. Operation Popcorn, organized by Transplant BC across the ...
Dec 05, 2024
Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign in full swing
NANAIMO - The holiday season means it's time for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, spreading cheer and raising money for their local programs. The kettles have been set up around ...
Dec 05, 2024