Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo monthly rents see slight drop, but year-over-year increases remain high
NANAIMO - Rent costs in the Harbour City have seen a short-term drop, but long-term pain still remains. A new report from Rentals.ca shows the average rent price in Nanaimo for a one-bedroom apartment...
Oct 11, 2024
Canada-wide warrant issued for Nanaimo man after no-showing at drug trafficking sentencing
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help locate a man wanted for missing his sentencing hearing after he was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges earlier this year. A Canada-wide warrant is ...
Oct 11, 2024
Hullo Ferries receives eased wheelchair exception
NANAIMO - Those with accessibility challenges hoping to connect between the Harbour City and downtown Vancouver can do so a little more comfortably.Transport Canada granted an exemption to Hullo Ferri...
Oct 11, 2024
Election 2024: Dealing with local cost of living challenges
NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is continuing its local coverage of the 2024 provincial election, with a focus on four central Island ridings. Our Election Centre is live, featuring the latest campaign news,...
Oct 11, 2024
Culture of accountability triggers Nanaimo Buccaneers’ dramatic turnaround
NANAIMO - For years they were the clear runaway laughing stock of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.Playing against the Nanaimo Buccaneers used to be two free points and pad-your-stats night f...
Oct 11, 2024
Healthcare headlines forum for Nanaimo election candidates
NANAIMO - Interactions between candidates were largely limited to a couple of subtle jabs during the latest all-candidates forum for the 2024 B.C. election.All six candidates running in the two Nanaim...
Oct 10, 2024
Plan ahead and reserve your spot, BC Ferries expecting busy Thanksgiving long weekend
NANAIMO - BC Ferries wants to make sure passengers are prepared for one of the busiest sailing weekends of the year. Almost 400,000 foot passengers and over 175,000 vehicles are expected to be on boar...
Oct 10, 2024
Advance voting opens for 2024 B.C. provincial election
NANAIMO - A week-long advance voting period opens Thursday for the 2024 provincial election. Selected polling places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Thursday, Oct. 10 and Wednesday, Oct. 16...
Oct 10, 2024
Nanaimo Airport nears pre-pandemic numbers with focus on the future
NANAIMO - One of the busiest airports on Vancouver Island is still trying to catch up to its pre-pandemic passenger numbers. A report on the Nanaimo Airport was presented by president and CEO Dave Dev...
Oct 09, 2024
Proposed Oceanside pool expansion goes to referendum
QUALICUM BEACH - Oceanside area residents will decide if they're willing to borrow millions to expand the only public pool serving the region. On Tuesday, Oct. 8 Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) dir...
Oct 09, 2024