Category Archives: Nanaimo
Central Island ridings in the balance ahead of Saturday's election
NANAIMO - New polling data continues to show a razor-thin margin between the two leading parties ahead of this week's provincial election. An online survey of a representative provincial sample showed...
Oct 15, 2024
Kevin Martin clinic to help boost Nanaimo Curling Club after summer chiller challenges
NANAIMO - Despite being roughly a week late, rocks are sliding for the season at the Nanaimo Curling Club after a stressful off-season filled with a lot of uncertainty. Play is back underway at the Wa...
Oct 15, 2024
Plans in the works for major north Nanaimo residential and commercial development
NANAIMO - A major residential and commercial development in north Nanaimo has taken another step forward. Located at the intersection of Uplands Dr. and Turner Rd., the proposal is for a V-shaped, fiv...
Oct 14, 2024
Whiskey Creek service station re-construction gets go-ahead
QUALICUM BEACH - Approval has been granted to rebuild a service station in Whiskey Creek where 2021 fire levelled the business. Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors recently granted a devel...
Oct 13, 2024
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