Category Archives: Nanaimo
'They gave me so much:' VI Raiders icon determined to turn franchise around
NANAIMO - A name synonymous with winning and being a difference maker is laser-focused on reviving the organization that launched his decorated CFL career.Taking advantage of a bye week, Toronto Argon...
Jul 06, 2023
VIDEO: 'I'm stoked:' massive BC Bike Race takes over Nanaimo trails
NANAIMO - Almost 700 mountain bikes are weaving through 35 kilometres of local trails on Thursday, part of one of the largest bike races of its kind in the world. The BC Bike Race, in its 17th year, b...
Jul 06, 2023
Annual Dragon Boat Festival launches Nanaimo's summer events season
NANAIMO - More than 1,000 athletes are competing in a longstanding event drawing thousands of people to the Harbour City's waterfront.The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival's 20th anniversary race happens S...
Jul 06, 2023
Drought-like conditions extend through dry & warm June in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - It's beginning to sound like a broken record: last month was drier and warmer than normal.A somewhat typical 'Juneuary' on Vancouver Island failed to eventuate as the Nanaimo region saw a me...
Jul 05, 2023
'They have key evidence:' Nanaimo RCMP make urgent call for pair of Parkway fire witnesses
NANAIMO - The clock is ticking for local Mounties to lay charges against an alleged firebug, and they need the public's help. RCMP officers are urgently wanting to speak with a pair of people who told...
Jul 05, 2023
Stage four water restrictions are now in effect for RDN
NANAIMO - Many areas of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) are now under stage 4 water restrictions, effective immediately. This follows the provincial government increasing the drought level for ...
Jul 05, 2023
Man pleads guilty to brutal murder of former girlfriend in Bowser
Editor's Note: This story contains graphic details. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - An estranged boyfriend has admitted to the carefully orchestrated and violent murder of his vulnerable former girlf...
Jul 05, 2023
'A special opportunity:' RCMP host youth summer camp in Cedar
NANAIMO - Potential future RCMP officers were put through the paces at a youth police summer camp now underway in Cedar. The camp goes from July 3-7 at Cedar Secondary School, allowing high school stu...
Jul 04, 2023
Water Cooler: Bill C-18 and the future of our local news in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside.This feature looks at the changing landscape of news...
Jul 04, 2023
VIDEO: Multiple fires apparently deliberately lit in bush off Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - Fire crews are battling several fires, which are believed to be deliberately lit. Smoke was seen coming from bushland off Northfield Rd., near the Nanaimo Parkway on Tuesday, July 4 around 1...
Jul 04, 2023