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Summer CounterAttack campaign ramps up amid peak tourist season

NANAIMO - Local police are set to be out in full force on area roads through the rest of the summer months, targeting impaired drivers.The annual summer CounterAttack campaign began at the end of June...

Jul 23, 2021

Olympic Roundup: Small, enthusiastic contingent represents Canada at opening ceremony

TOKYO - A red-clad contingent of 30 athletes represented Canada in an understated opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics. Led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama, the small Canadian conti...

Jul 23, 2021

'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years

NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...

Jul 22, 2021

Free eye health exams offered by Nanaimo optometrist & Salvation Army

NANAIMO - Two local groups are once again partnering to ensure everyone can see a little clearer.The Salvation Army's New Hope Centre in downtown Nanaimo is partnering with Eye Plus Optometry to provi...

Jul 22, 2021

Redesign of downtown Nanaimo's Commercial St. in Council crosshairs

NANAIMO - Downtown Nanaimo's signature street is poised to become the focus of intense study to redesign and reimagine the area.Council's finance and audit committee approved spending $150,000 on Wedn...

Jul 22, 2021

Beloved black bear 'Knut' passes at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

ERRINGTON - One of the central Island's most famous black bears has died.Knut passed away peacefully at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington on Tuesday, July 20. He was 25 years old,...

Jul 21, 2021

Well known Nanaimo community advocate faces child luring charges

Editor's Note: NanaimoNewsNOW has updated this story to add a statement published Thursday, July 22 from the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre.NANAIMO - The former executive director of the Nanaimo Aboriginal...

Jul 21, 2021

Missing exotic cockatoo found after search through central Nanaimo

UPDATE - An intensive search for a missing vulnerable cockatoo had a happy ending. An exotic cockatoo named Billie, who isn't much larger than a crow, was rescued by its owner at about 3:30 p.m. on We...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 21, 2021

Lisa Fletcher named new Superintendent of Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's police force officially has a new commanding officer.After serving as acting detachment commander through the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Fletcher was recently promoted to Sup...

Jul 21, 2021

Province opens fund to investigate residential school & hospital sites

NANAIMO - Several communities around B.C. can now access funds to investigate residential schools and Indian hospital sites across the province.The old Nanaimo Indian Hospital site off present day Fif...

Jul 20, 2021