Nanaimo

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...

Daryl Major 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Kyle Ireland 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 ...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Daryl Major 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 ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 05, 2024

'They come every year:' Milner Christmas Magic opening for holiday season

QUALICUM BEACH - Well over 100,000 lights have been hung with care, Santa has arrived and organizers are ready to welcome thousands for an annual holiday spectacle. Milner Gardens & Woodland, at 2...

Daryl Major Dec 05, 2024

Child poverty rates across B.C. keep climbing, including in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The number of children living in poverty in B.C. is growing, including in Nanaimo.The child poverty report from First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society (FCCYAS) saw 16.7 per cent, or 147...

Dec 04, 2024