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Island Health to remain in charge of Nanaimo Seniors Village after 'unprecedented' number of issues

NANAIMO - Care at a north Nanaimo seniors home will remain in the hands of Island Health. Susan Abermann will continue as administrator at Nanaimo Seniors Village until the end of July. She was first ...

May 25, 2020

Creative driveway workouts leads to fitness & lifestyle gains for Nanaimo family

NANAIMO - Getting dragged down by unhealthy habits isn't hard during a health pandemic.Melody Rowe, a 36-year-old a mother of two daughters who committed to a healthy lifestyle in late January with he...

May 25, 2020

Neighbourhood dog show brings big smiles and great times

NANAIMO - "It's about coming together and celebrating our furbabies," photographer Dirk Heydemann said with a laugh. He's got much to laugh about, after organizing a successful neighbourhood dog show ...

May 24, 2020

Local bear sightings rise, $230 fines await for those who don't manage food attractants

NANAIMO - Bear sightings in rural areas in the mid island region have suddenly surged, leading to a BC Conservation Officer Service warning to get rid of food attractants. Central Island Zone Sgt. Stu...

May 23, 2020

Data error bumps Island COVID-19 case count to 127, one active case remains

NANAIMO - The total number of active or resolved COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has grown, but not through a new, positive test. In a joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henr...

Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2020

Essential supplies being handed out to vulnerable Nanaimo youth

NANAIMO - A new initiative is helping the dozens of Nanaimo youth who don't have somewhere safe to sleep. Coordinators and volunteers from Literacy Central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre ...

May 22, 2020

Skate parks open as City of Nanaimo expands outdoor recreation options

NANAIMO - Another step towards normalcy was taken to help youth eager to be outside. Skateboard parks within the City of Nanaimo officially re-opened on Friday, May 22. They join tennis and pickleball...

May 22, 2020

Nanaimo shoppers, retailers stickhandle COVID-19 mall experience

NANAIMO - Local shoppers and retailers are adapting to the new-normal at area shopping centres with varied levels of success.Many retail and personal service businesses were permitted to re-open by th...

May 22, 2020

COVID-19 cancels season for WLA Nanaimo Timbermen

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Timbermen won't get the chance for a third straight trip to the WLA playoffs.The league has cancelled the entire Senior A box lacrosse season, the very week it was supposed to be...

May 21, 2020

Dine In: NanaimoNewsNOW samples new restaurant normal

NANAIMO - After weeks of take out or delivery-only options at several area restaurants, a relaxing of restrictions from the provincial government finally allowed for dine-in service.NanaimoNewsNOW's S...

May 21, 2020