Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo's best honoured at 15th Sport Achievement Awards
NANAIMO - The city's best in sport and competition was recognized at the 15th annual Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards at the Coast Bastion Inn on Thursday, Feb. 20.A total of 20 different awards were ...
Feb 21, 2020 The top local contributions in sport were recognized at the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The ceremony was held on Feb. 20 at the Coast Bastion Inn. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Man with same first and last name sentenced for mid island crime spree
NANAIMO - A man wanted on several warrants pleaded guilty to four charges will spend the next 45 days in jail. Forty-five year-old John Wilfred Miller John will spend the time for weapons charges, fra...
Feb 21, 2020 John Wilfred Miller John was sentenced to 75 days in jail, which works to 45 days due to credit for time already served. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Survey to help guide funding, community discussion about homelessness in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An upcoming point-in-time count will help paint an accurate picture of homelessness and poverty in Nanaimo and the mid island. Several hundred people experiencing homelessness in the city ar...
Feb 20, 2020 Those experiencing homelessness will fill out surveys at an event on March 12 and also receive the services they need.(submitted/United Way)
'Low-key, humble' man honoured for helping Nanaimo RCMP officer
NANAIMO - Police officers don't encourage the public to assist them when making arrests, but it's certainly appreciated when a helping hand is offered. Superintendent Cameron Miller and Inspector Lisa...
Feb 20, 2020 The man who helped out a Nanaimo RCMP officer prefers to stay out of the spotlight, but did consent to some photos with Inspector Lisa Fletcher and Superintendent Cameron Miller. (submitted/Nanaimo RCMP)
VIU students celebrate education grants program in provincial budget
NANAIMO - Post-secondary education for students in Nanaimo and across B.C. became more financially realistic through Tuesday's provincial budget.The BC NDP revealed a $41 million needs-based grant pro...
Feb 20, 2020 Students at VIU and across B.C. can rely less on student loans to fund their post-secondary education through a new needs-based grant program from the provincial government. (VIU)
New report highlights key drivers for Nanaimo's future growth
NANAIMO - For the first time ever, the City of Nanaimo has a crystal clear picture of exactly who lives in the region, where they came from and what they do.A 'State of the Nanaimo Economy' report wil...
Feb 20, 2020 The City has been presented with a better look at several key economic drivers in the first ever 'State of the Nanaimo Economy' report, presented Tuesday, Feb. 18 to the City's economic development task force. (City of Nanaimo)
Another study on poverty concerns and services in Nanaimo-area being applied for
NANAIMO - More insight will hopefully be granted into the many issues facing low-income residents in the mid-island, though similar work is already being done. The City of Nanaimo is joining the Nanai...
Feb 19, 2020 The Regional District of Nanaimo hopes to have a map of services available throughout the entire region, building off the work done by individual communities. (United Way Northern and Central Vancouver Island)
City crews fill potholes popping up around Nanaimo
NANAIMO - City crews are busy filling dozens of potholes after a blast of cold winter weather hit Nanaimo. David Myles, manager of roads and traffic services with the City of Nanaimo, said around 40 p...
Feb 19, 2020 The annual ritual of dodging potholes around Nanaimo is on the to-do list of City of Nanaimo public works crews. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'We were fighting for people before us and in the future:' forestry workers due back on the job
NANAIMO - An incredibly tough nearly eight months off the job is coming to an end for approximately 3000 forestry workers.An agreement between United Steelworkers 1-1937 and Western Forest Products (W...
Feb 19, 2020 Workers are due for a return to Nanaimo's Duke Point sawmill on Thursday, Feb. 20 following ratification of a new agreement with Western Forest Products. (Google Maps)
Nanaimo's newest millionaire has eyes set on $16,000 fridge
NANAIMO - The Harbour City's newest millionaire has an unconventional big ticket item planned after winning a recent Lotto 6/49 draw. Curtis Wright matched all ten numbers in the Saturday, Feb. 15 dra...
Feb 18, 2020 Curtis Wright displays his prize after matching all 10 numbers in the Saturday, Feb 15 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC)