Nanaimo

'We're getting the sense that we have leveled off somewhat:' optimism expressed by Dr. Bonnie Henry

NANAIMO - Following expected high COVID-19 transmission levels for the next few weeks, BC's public health officer expects the situation to improve.A cautiously optimistic tone from Dr. Bonnie Henry ca...

Jan 11, 2022

'Car-eater' potholes emerging along Hwy. 19 after freeze-thaw cycle

NANAIMO - A recent freeze-thaw cycle is being blamed for a large number of potholes popping up on area roads.Reports to NanaimoNewsNOW on Monday, Jan. 10 described some as 'car-eaters' with well-over ...

Jan 11, 2022

Upgrades to begin on Nanaimo's Fourth St., next phase in 'complete streets' project

NANAIMO - The next development of active transportation infrastructure in the city is about to begin.Construction crews are expected to shut down Fourth St. from Bruce Ave. to Pine St. in January for ...

Jan 11, 2022

Town of Qualicum Beach pleased with how artificial spit performed during fierce storm

QUALICUM BEACH - A high tide combined with storm winds caused havoc on the area's waterfront, however the Town is convinced damage could have been more severe.Director of planning Luke Sales said vari...

Jan 11, 2022

Expect ferry delays due to severe weather and sick days

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is giving the heads-up to customers to expect delays and canceled ferries on their service for what could be the next few months.BC Ferries' spokesperson Deborah Marshall said it'...

Jan 10, 2022

Man injured in Nanaimo home invasion

NANAIMO - Police say a man sustained minor injuries following an altercation with several other men at a Second St. home.It happened on Thursday, Jan. 6 around 6:50 p.m. at the home near Craig St. whe...

Jan 10, 2022

VIDEO: Old growth logging protesters block Hwy. 1 near downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Protesters partially blocked the Trans Canada Highway in a bid to overturn provincial logging policy.Members of Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo joined counterparts across B.C. in sporadic disru...

Jan 10, 2022

Investigation launched into unlocked provincial ministry building in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Ministry of Social Development officials are looking into how members of the public gained access to a large government building which should have been locked shut.The investigation follows ...

Jan 10, 2022

Water Cooler: Shutdown on downtown Nanaimo encampment, snow removal & drain clearing

NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside.This week's feature discusses continued snow clearin...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 09, 2022

Trail upgrades to main Bowen Park corridor now open

NANAIMO - Upgrades to a crown jewel of the Harbour City's park space are now complete.Underground sewer replacement combined with surface level improvements to the main trail through Bowen Park were c...

Jan 08, 2022