Nanaimo

Naked man seen twice at Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Oceanside RCMP investigation

PARKSVILLE - Two public indecency incidents have police searching for a man in Rathtrevor Provincial Park. Cpl. Jesse Foreman with Oceanside RCMP said there were two reports of an older man at the par...

May 17, 2021

Longstanding Nanaimo clinic to carry on despite devastating fire

NANAIMO - Stunned doctors and support staff helplessly watched Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews comb through the aftermath of a damaging fire at their clinic.The Family Practice Clinic on Victoria Ave. at 10...

May 17, 2021

'We're planning for that:' top doctor on mid island strategizing to boost COVID vaccination rates

NANAIMO - Discussions among health officials are ongoing to reach out to people not so keen to roll up up their sleeves.Mid-Island medical health officer Dr. Mike Benusic said he's exploring ideas to ...

May 17, 2021

VIDEO: Nanaimo doctors office badly damaged from morning fire

NANAIMO - Extensive damage was caused by fire at a local doctors office.Fire Rescue crews were called to the corner of Victoria Ave. and 104th St. around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 16, finding the build...

May 16, 2021

Nanaimo dancers capture viral TikTok fame

NANAIMO - Dancing in the streets has led to a brand new beat for two youthful superstars. The dance duo Funkanometry, who reached the international stage in the televised show "World of Dance," have r...

May 16, 2021

Skipsey elected to Qualicum Beach council in byelection

QUALICUM BEACH - Town council has returned to full strength following a byelection.Anne Skipsey was declared the winner after unofficial results were tabulated on Saturday, May 15, beating Sarah Dunca...

May 15, 2021

Water Cooler: COVID-19 restrictions, NANAIMO sign graffiti & Extension Rd.

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 focuses on easing COVID restrict...

May 15, 2021

Invasive plants under attack in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Volunteers have answered the call for help combating sprawling invasive plants in the Nanaimo area. City of Nanaimo recreation coordinator Deb Beck said invasive plant clean-up events this m...

May 15, 2021

Addition to COVID-19 case counts stays low, vaccine appointments for 18+ by Sunday

NANAIMO - British Columbia is ending another week during the COVID-19 pandemic on a high note, with another drop in cases.A further 494 new cases were reported across B.C. by the province on Friday, M...

May 14, 2021

Qualicum Beach byelection goes Saturday to fill vacant seat at council table

QUALICUM BEACH - Local interest appears to be high on the eve of a byelection in Qualicum Beach.In a news release the Town's chief election officer Heather Svensen stated 1,489 ballots were cast durin...

May 14, 2021