Nanaimo

City buys long-time vacant land in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Major steps have been taken to revitalize a blighted corner of downtown Nanaimo. Mayor Leonard Krog during a council meeting on Monday, July 26 announced the City has negotiated the sale of ...

Jul 26, 2021

Parksville woman wins $3 million in Lotto 6/49 Jackpot

PARKSVILLE - A life-changing lottery win was celebrated with champagne and dinner for a Parksville woman. Frances Lloyd won $3 million when she matched all six numbers from the June 19, 2021 Lotto 6/4...

Jul 26, 2021

Banned Gabriola Island commercial fisherman taken to B.C.'s highest court

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A lengthy history of fishing act violations and court breaches has taken an embattled Gabriola Island commercial fisherman to the top court in B.C. A notice of civil claim against Sc...

Jul 26, 2021

Nothing found after report of dead body at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO - Reports of a dead body floating at Westwood Lake may have been a false alarm.RCMP, along with Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance were called to Westwood Lake around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Ju...

Jul 26, 2021

'This is totally life changing:' free eye exams offered for local homeless, low-income families

NANAIMO - Dozens of people have some piece of mind and are on their way to seeing a little clearer thanks to a weekend checkup.Over 30 people took advantage of a free eye exam on Saturday, July 24, of...

Jul 26, 2021

Live summer music series takes the stage in downtown Nanaimo

NANAMO - Live music is adding to notably increased vibrancy in downtown Nanaimo as pandemic restrictions continually ease.The Downtown Nanaimo Business Association created a summer corner concert seri...

Jul 25, 2021

Water Cooler: Front St. 'puzzle', cost of vet care in Nanaimo & Westwood Lake

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 nearly-complete upgrad...

Jul 24, 2021

Film festival looks to broaden reach with virtual event

NANAIMO -Organizers of an emerging film festival are confident the event can reach more people, despite the event shifting online due to the pandemic.The 16th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festiv...

Jul 24, 2021

Summer CounterAttack campaign ramps up amid peak tourist season

NANAIMO - Local police are set to be out in full force on area roads through the rest of the summer months, targeting impaired drivers.The annual summer CounterAttack campaign began at the end of June...

Jul 23, 2021

Nanaimo's live fire training centre to get $275k refit

NANAIMO - A vital piece of training infrastructure for firefighters across the mid-Island is due to get a refit.City Council's finance and audit committee approved $275,300 in remediation funding for ...

Jul 23, 2021