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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from NanaimoNewsNOW

NANAIMO - There is no doubt 2025 has been an extremely challenging year, not only locally but across Canada and around the world.However today, Thursday, Dec. 25, marks a day for many to pause, be wit...

Dec 25, 2025

'A Christmas miracle:' increased demand matched by donations for Nanaimo charities

NANAIMO - With Christmas only a couple of sleeps away, local charities are wrapping up their annual holiday fundraisers, with a greater demand being seen matched by a generous community.A record numbe...

Dec 24, 2025

Top Stories of 2025: Cell tower proposals approved to fill numerous Nanaimo-area gaps

NANAIMO - With radiation health concerns fading, boosting bars on cell phones locally gained momentum in 2025 Several notable planned cellular towers were approved by City Council this year, including...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 24, 2025

Winning Lotto Max ticket worth $500,000 sold in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - One local lottery player has received an early Christmas gift.Results from the Tuesday, Dec. 23 Lotto Max draw, published by the BC Lottery Corporation, show a ticket sold in Parksville m...

Dec 24, 2025

Radar & satellite technology tracking Santa on his annual trip

NANAIMO - A vast network of civilian and military professionals are keeping a watchful eye on Santa Claus this holiday season. As they've done since 1955, staff at the North American Aerospace Defense...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 24, 2025

'Snow levels will start to drop:' Christmas Eve wet snow possible through parts of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Last-minute holiday travellers will need to contend with not only the hustle and bustle of the season, but also tricky and changing road conditions. A mess of weather is forecast to hit the ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2025

Storms damage section of Nanaimo's Ammonite Falls Regional Trail

NANAIMO - Repairs will likely have to wait until after the holidays on a popular hiking trail west of the city. A fallen tree took out a staircase on the northern section of the Ammonite Falls Regiona...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2025

Mid-Island gas prices expected to remain low over winter

NANAIMO - Gas prices appear to be dropping across British Columbia, following a country-wide trend. Gas prices around Nanaimo on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 23, ranged from $139.9 to 146.9 cents per ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2025

Top Stories of 2025: Hotel demolition, land transfer & casino acquisitions represent bright future for SFN

NANAIMO - With a universally despised eyesore removed this past fall, a fresh slate is available for Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) to develop a high-profile property on the edge of the downtown. While...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2025

Nanaimo restaurants raffling food experiences in support of Loaves and Fishes Food Bank

NANAIMO - Eight local restaurants, eateries and treat-based favourites are coming together in support of a local food bank.Mahle House, Chefs Course, Black Rabbit Kitchen and Attic, Camas Restaurant, ...

Dec 23, 2025