Category Archives: Nanaimo
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
'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...
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
Winterfest aims to give downtown Nanaimo a boost
NANAIMO - Added vibrancy and festive cheer in Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter are anticipated for the next three Thursday nights. Winterfest, staged by the Downtown Nanaimo Business Associatio...
Dec 04, 2024
Storm-damaged north Nanaimo beach access stairs to be replaced
NANAIMO - A closed valued public access point down a steep embankment is planned to be addressed shortly. Charlotte Davis, the City of Nanaimo's manager of parks operations, said the damaging November...
Dec 04, 2024
SOS Christmas Program sees surge in Oceanside area demand
PARKSVILLE - A local social agency hopes the public can respond to a rise in demand this holiday season. Lissa Alexander, Society of Organized Services (SOS) communications manager, said their annual ...
Dec 03, 2024
No referendum yet on proposed Nanaimo public works upgrades
NANAIMO - The City is taking a breather and re-evaluating options following a third failed attempt to gain approval to finance a new public works facility.Results from the third Alternative Approval P...
Dec 03, 2024