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The City of Nanaimo's "Shed Your Threads" event scores a big win for parents

NANAIMO - Relief to the high cost of sports was found by Nanaimo parents at a City event. Hundreds of pieces of sports equipment, from shoes to bats and snowboard boots, were available for free at the...

Jul 11, 2021

Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club hopes to draw more local youth to try paddling

NANAIMO - Local youth have an opportunity to try paddling on Long Lake in a canoe or kayak.A half day summer camp program is being offered by the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club until Sept. 3.Commodore A...

Jul 10, 2021

Long-time Nanaimo Kiwanis club closing as membership dwindles

NANAIMO - A volunteer club which has existed in Nanaimo for roughly 100 years is now at risk of folding. The Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers, which hosts events for Nanaimo youth, will end this fall...

Jul 10, 2021

Drought conditions & water restrictions increase on bone-dry Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Record-high temperatures and well-below average rainfall has led to some of B.C.'s worst drought conditions occurring on Vancouver Island.The province's drought index upgraded the East Vanco...

Jul 09, 2021

Nanaimo winner comes forward after $500k Lotto Max win

NANAIMO - The number of big lotto winners in Nanaimo continues to climb. Ria Edmond won a $500,000 in the June 15 Lotto Max draw, splitting a $1 million Maxmillion prize with a winner in Ontario durin...

Jul 09, 2021

VIDEO: Couple capture rare encounter with sixgill shark off the coast of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A local couple reeled in more than they bargained for during an evening fishing trip off the coast of Entrance Island near Nanaimo.Roy Ban, his fianc Michelle Smithers and their infant child...

Jul 09, 2021

Significant restrictions in B.C. long-term care homes easing

NANAIMO - Families will soon be able to spend more time with their loved ones in care homes. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, July 8 announced restrictions at long-term care hom...

Jul 08, 2021

Warnings issued after cougar sighted in Buttertubs Marsh over several days

NANAIMO - New signs are temporarily posted around Buttertubs Marsh after a cougar was spotted several times in recent days. Conservation Officer Stuart Bates told NanaimoNewsNOW the cougar was first s...

Jul 08, 2021

Federal, provincial governments fund $10 per day daycare in B.C.

COQUITLAM - Parents in dire need for daycare spaces are set to receive some much needed support.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a minimum of $9.2 billion in annual funding across the country, ...

Jul 08, 2021

80% of Nanaimo renters living in unaffordable accommodations

NANAIMO - A new survey has confirmed the grim reality of renting in Nanaimo. A renter and landlord survey conducted by the City of Nanaimo in April and May showed 79 per cent of renters spend more tha...

Jul 08, 2021