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'I like making people feel happy:' huge care package delivery made to Nanaimo's homeless population

NANAIMO - Life without a stable home is hard, particularly over the Christmas holidays. Several schools in Nanaimo converged for the annual Everybody Deserves a Smile campaign to brighten the spirits ...

Ian Holmes Dec 21, 2023

Top Stories of 2023: Man sentenced for murdering Nanaimo teenager Makayla Chang

NANAIMO - About six years after he killed a then 16-year-old Nanaimo girl, the man responsible for her untimely death was sentenced for his actions.Originally charged with first degree murder, Steven ...

Dec 21, 2023

Motorist loses control of truck, damages two Nanaimo homes

NANAIMO - A truck barreled over a sidewalk, down a small drop-off and onto a lawn, causing damage to a pair of homes on Nanaimo's Rock City Rd.It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at about 1:40 p.m. on R...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 21, 2023

Another approved Watfield Ave. development permit means more housing for south Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - More homes are coming to the east of Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) following the approval of another development permit on Watfield Ave. During their Monday, Dec. 18 regular counc...

Daryl Major Dec 21, 2023

Vandalism clean-up grant increased for downtown Nanaimo businesses

NANAIMO - More money will be provided for downtown businesses to help address and prevent vandalism.During their Monday, Dec. 18 council meeting, a motion was approved to amend the Downtown Vandalism ...

Dec 20, 2023

Man jailed for brutal near fatal knife attack of Nanaimo couple

NANAIMO - The man responsible for nearly killing a senior couple in their home will spend the next two and a half years behind bars.Anthony Rouskov Nielsen was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to five-...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 20, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers welcome veteran netminder Chazz Nixon

NANAIMO - The Clippers made a move just before the Christmas break to add a new goaltender. Nineteen-year-old Chazz Nixon joined the team from Drayton Valley of the AJHL and will now compete for time ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 20, 2023

'It's going to be interesting:' slim chance remains for a Nanaimo white Christmas

NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas could have their wish come true, but odds are you're more likely to catch Santa sliding down your chimney. Persistent rainfall and above normal temperatur...

Daryl Major Dec 20, 2023

Nanaimo Council picks park over including affordable housing for Five Acre Farm

NANAIMO - Surrounded by exponential growth, a working urban farm in south Harewood encroached by continuous development will be preserved. Following two rounds of public consultations, 933 Park Ave. w...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 19, 2023

Top Stories of 2023: Nanaimo men busted for disturbing voyeurism, sex crimes

NANAIMO - A diligent police officer and brave victim helped unravel a pair of highly damaging and disturbing voyeurism cases.NanaimoNewsNOW profiled the actions of two men, including one who can't be ...

Dec 19, 2023