Category Archives: Nanaimo

Cyclist seriously hurt in Gabriola Island crash
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A cyclist was flown to hospital after a high-speed crash on Gabriola Island.They fell to the pavement just after 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 on North Rd. on the hill leading to the fe...
Aug 16, 2021

Survey aims to improve mountain biking amenities in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - With mountain biking in a boom period, local stewards are trying to capture the economic impact the fast-growing sport is having in Nanaimo.Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered with several ...
Aug 16, 2021

14 passengers rescued from boat sinking off Gabriola Island
NANAIMO - A chartered trip could have ended in disaster if not for the quick response of marine rescuers. A chartered boat with 14 people aboard started taking on water around 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1...
Aug 15, 2021

Amplify Nanaimo: Nesvogs Meats and Sausage, Burnt Honey Desserts
NANAIMO - Small, local business to the lifeblood of any community and NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to amplify the work they do in our region. Amplify Nanaimo is an initiative with Pattison Media and Save-o...
Aug 15, 2021

Federal election officially set for Sept. 20
NANAIMO - Canada is officially on the path to a fall, pandemic-themed election. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau made the requisite visit to newly-installed Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday, Aug. 15...
Aug 15, 2021

Cyclist rides 100 laps up their steep street for Nanaimo fundraiser
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo cyclist exceeded their fundraising goal by riding up and down their steep mid-Nanaimo street 100 times. Marc Gervais pedalled along Chestnut St. in mid-July to raise money for the ...
Aug 15, 2021

Nanaimo's Reuse Rendezvous aims to bolster waste diversion
NANAIMO - Household items in need of a new home are up for grabs with the return of the popular Reuse Rendezvous event.Nanaimo residents are invited to place their usable goods outside their homes on ...
Aug 13, 2021

Recent high of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health continues
NANAIMO - The rising trend of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health shows no signs of stopping. Another 29 new cases were found in the health authority by Friday, Aug. 13, with 11 in the central Island ...
Aug 13, 2021

Search underway for missing diver off Winchelsea Islands
NANAIMO - A diver vanished in the waters off Lantzville, leading to an extensive search effort.Nanaimo RCMP reported a man failed to resurface to a boat off the shores of the Winchelsea Islands at abo...
Aug 13, 2021

Nanaimo granted $2.5M from province to tackle homelessness
NANAIMO - It's hoped a substantial influx of cash will help the City of Nanaimo provide solutions to the ever-expanding homelessness crisis. The province announced $2.5 million for the City's Homeless...
Aug 13, 2021