Category Archives: Nanaimo
Another approved Watfield Ave. development permit means more housing for south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - More homes are coming to the east of Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) following the approval of another development permit on Watfield Ave. During their Monday, Dec. 18 regular counc...
Dec 21, 2023
Vandalism clean-up grant increased for downtown Nanaimo businesses
NANAIMO - More money will be provided for downtown businesses to help address and prevent vandalism.During their Monday, Dec. 18 council meeting, a motion was approved to amend the Downtown Vandalism ...
Dec 20, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Tempers flare during rallies on SOGI education in Nanaimo schools
NANAIMO - Emotions ran high and at least two people were arrested when protestors and counter-demonstrators clashed over the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in schools during...
Dec 20, 2023
Man jailed for brutal near fatal knife attack of Nanaimo couple
NANAIMO - The man responsible for nearly killing a senior couple in their home will spend the next two and a half years behind bars.Anthony Rouskov Nielsen was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to five-...
Dec 20, 2023
'It's going to be interesting:' slim chance remains for a Nanaimo white Christmas
NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas could have their wish come true, but odds are you're more likely to catch Santa sliding down your chimney. Persistent rainfall and above normal temperatur...
Dec 20, 2023
Nanaimo Council picks park over including affordable housing for Five Acre Farm
NANAIMO - Surrounded by exponential growth, a working urban farm in south Harewood encroached by continuous development will be preserved. Following two rounds of public consultations, 933 Park Ave. w...
Dec 19, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Nanaimo men busted for disturbing voyeurism, sex crimes
NANAIMO - A diligent police officer and brave victim helped unravel a pair of highly damaging and disturbing voyeurism cases.NanaimoNewsNOW profiled the actions of two men, including one who can't be ...
Dec 19, 2023
Smash and grab at Qualicum Beach business results in thousands in losses
QUALICUM BEACH - Thieves are believed to have taken just two or three minutes to clear an Oceanside electronics store out of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. RCMP report front windows to The...
Dec 19, 2023
Nanaimo residents set for 8% property tax jump as other areas also mull increases
NANAIMO - A sizeable tax increase for residents inside City limits is all but assured.Councillors unanimously approved the first three of four scheduled readings of the 2024-2028 financial plan on Mon...
Dec 19, 2023
After long three-year absence, legendary polar bear plunge returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Sorely missed by a dedicated, brave and arguably loose-screwed group of people, a beloved Boxing Day tradition is back this year in Nanaimo. The 64th annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swi...
Dec 19, 2023