Category Archives: Nanaimo
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)
Man sent to hospital after hit and run in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man was seriously hurt in an overnight hit and run during the long weekend. Nanaimo RCMP said a 56-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the 600 block of Milton St. on Sunday, F...
Feb 18, 2020 A 56-year-old man was seriously wounded after he was hit by a vehicle on Milton St. Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2:30 a.m. The man is recovering in hospital, while police examine a suspect vehicle. (RCMP file photo)
Bikes for Kids program building momentum in Nanaimo and mid island
NANAIMO - The wheels are really rolling for a local organization providing free bikes for children in need. Bikes for Kids has delivered nearly 650 bikes to children entering its fourth year. Already ...
Feb 16, 2020 The Bikes for Kids program has grown dramatically with numerous partners at the table across the mid Island. (Greg Nowik/Facebook)
Strike over: WFP workers set for return after union ratifies new agreement
NANAIMO - An almost eight month long strike is over for Island and coastal forestry workers.United Steelworkers Union Local 1-1937 announced Saturday, Feb. 15 that members had ratified an agreement wi...
Feb 15, 2020 An agreement between USW 1-1937 members and Western Forest Products was ratified at votes across the Island and coast on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14. (Freepik)
Parksville beaches close to dogs for annual Brant migration season
PARKSVILLE - Two area beaches will temporarily prohibit dogs for the next two months to accommodate the annual Brant geese migration.Rathtrevor Beach closed to dogs Saturday, Feb. 15 and will remain c...
Feb 15, 2020 Brant geese use favourable landscape and conditions in Parksville to rest on their annual migration (Sandra Grey/Brant Wildlife Festival)