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Nanaimo rent bank sees sizable influx of applications for assistance

NANAIMO - The recently opened rent bank in Nanaimo has helped dozens avoid homelessness. Azura Kines, case manager with the John Howard Society who administer the program, told NanaimoNewsNOW they've ...

Apr 12, 2021

'It's just in rough shape:' upgrades needed to popular Morrell sanctuary trail

NANAIMO - A beloved park in the heart of the city is needing some love and attention.The popular Yew Loop trail at Morrell Nature Sanctuary is falling victim to a massive spike in visitors with the so...

Apr 11, 2021

Clippers struggle against Grizzlies in 6-1 loss

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers dropped their second game in a row in the Island pod season 6-1 to Victoria.Nanaimo was without two regulars in the line up and also played with a short bench against a hig...

Apr 10, 2021

Helping Wheels: Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to announce April's Helping Wheels winner.In partnership with Nissan of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Mitsubishi, the winning non-profit each month will receive a $1,000 cash d...

Apr 10, 2021

Nanaimo-area organizations receive provincial funding to tackle racism

NANAIMO - Four Nanaimo-area organizations or projects were given a helping hand in their fight against racism. The four $5,000 grants were awarded from the BC Multiculturalism Grants program, which is...

Apr 10, 2021

Clippers drop first game of pod season 3-2 to Cowichan

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers perfect start to the season came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Capitals.Nolan Hutcheson got the Clippers on the board in the first period but Cowichan grabbed the next t...

Apr 09, 2021

South and Central Vancouver Island split difference of new Island Health COVID cases

NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health were split almost evenly between the southern and central regions. South Vancouver Island on April 9 saw 25 new cases while central Vancouve...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 09, 2021

Survey to illuminate how bylaw changes will impact Nanaimo renters and landlords

NANAIMO - The City is reaching out to landlords and renters to see how proposed changes would increase or decrease the availability of short-term rentals. The surveys are part of the Affordable Housin...

Apr 09, 2021

Food trucks secured for Parksville's Community Park summer season

PARKSVILLE - Residents and visitors to one of the most popular parks and playgrounds on the mid-Island won't go hungry again this summer. At their April 7 meeting, council approved a proposal from the...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 09, 2021

Construction finishes on $82M sewage facility upgrade in north Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A lengthy and expensive construction project to vastly upgrade sewage treatment and capacity in the Nanaimo area is complete.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced on Thursday, April 8 t...

Apr 08, 2021