Tag Archives: Community
'He had the demons, he had the voices:' Kyle McInnis remembered for lively personality & giving back
NANAIMO - A large crowd filled a north Nanaimo hall where stories were told, laughs were had and tears flowed in honour of a man who made his mark in the community.Kyle Lloyd McInnis died of toxic dru...
May 29, 2023
VI Raiders looking to finalize roster at 2023 spring camp
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders are entering a season of change with new management, coaches and players.Roughly 75 players will be attending spring camp from Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 at Caledon...
May 28, 2023
'Great shot in the arm:' substantial Harmac Pacific maintenance work jolts Nanaimo economy
NANAIMO - Upwards of 300 contractors tasked with critical local pulp mill upgrades are also injecting life into the hospitality and restaurant sector. Paul Sadler, CEO of Nanaimo Forest Products, said...
May 27, 2023
Fire damages business on Nanaimo's waterfront
NANAIMO - No injuries were reported following an afternoon fire at a business on Stewart Ave. along Nanaimo's waterfront.On May 26 just before 3 p.m. emergency crews were called to a structure fire at...
May 26, 2023
Stranded climber rescued from Little Mountain, family expresses gratitude to Arrowsmith SAR
ERRINGTON - With his concerned father and brother anxiously looking on, rescuers hoisted a man stuck on Little Mountain during a late-night climb that went awry. It happened on Tuesday, May 23 with Ar...
May 25, 2023
'That hit home:' Nanaimo rower circling Long Lake to raise funds for burned heritage canoes
NANAIMO - A local rowing enthusiast will take a few laps around Long Lake to help a Nanaimo club replace heritage canoes destroyed in a fire.A suspicious fire on November 24, 2022, destroyed two voyag...
May 25, 2023
New rebate to make e-bikes more affordable
NANAIMO - A substantial e-bike rebate program is being introduced province-wide, starting on June 1.Adults will be able to claim rebates ranging between $350 and $1,400 based on the purchaser's income...
May 25, 2023
Rutherford Elementary set to re-open amid SD68 capacity crunch
NANAIMO - It's a new dawn for Rutherford Elementary school in the city's north end. The Board of Trustees for School District 68 unanimously approved the school's re-opening, pending some conditions, ...
May 25, 2023
'It's so important to have those life jackets:' police preach boating safety as summer approaches
NANAIMO - An increased police presence on local waters coincides with a marked jump in the number of boaters enjoying the ocean and area lakes.Cst. David Kokesch with the RCMP's West Coast Marine said...
May 25, 2023
Road closure and significant damage from Nanaimo water main break
UPDATE - The City of Nanaimo tells NanaimoNewsNOW water service was restored for affected residents around 3:30 p.m. while the road will open around 7 p.m.Travellers are asked to still use caution in ...
May 24, 2023