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Pilot project aims to help Nanaimo women suffering period poverty
NANAIMO - A pilot project aims to help find the best way to assist vulnerable Nanaimo women who have to choose between food and menstrual products.The United Way Period Promise Research Project is bui...
Jul 10, 2019 A pilot program will track how many free menstrual products are used and by who, to craft better policies and eliminate barriers for women in need. (Pixabay)
Local MLA Michelle Stilwell to be inducted into Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
NANAIMO - Following a Paralympic career spanning almost 20 years and four Olympiads, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell is being recognized for her contributions to wheelchair sport in Canada.I...
Jul 10, 2019 Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell crosses the finish line 1st in the 200m at the London 2012 Paralympics. (The Canadian Press)
New road represents early catalyst in overhaul of south downtown Nanaimo waterfront
NANAIMO - The City believes a roadway extension will lay the foundation to help transform the unsightly south downtown waterfront area.Crews are wrapping up the extension of Front St., which now meets...
Jul 10, 2019 The City anticipates the new link from Front St. to Port Dr. will open shortly and help transform the area to include public amenities. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewNOW)
'We're excited about it:' earthquake warning technology put to the test
NANAIMO - A new earthquake warning system is in place to give south coasters a potentially life-saving heads up in case a large quake hits. Ocean Networks Canada public safety program manager Teron Mo...
Jul 09, 2019 An earthquake detection device being installed on the floor of the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of Vancouver Island. (Ocean Networks Canada)
Issues of trust revealed to be at heart of Nanaimo's supervised consumption site saga
NANAIMO - The sometimes fraught relationship between Nanaimo administration and Island Health, specifically regarding the downtown overdose prevention site, has revealed itself to be a major issue in ...
Jul 09, 2019 The overdose prevention site on Wesley St. is seen by many to be a hub for many downtown disorder issues but also live-saving efforts in the overdose crisis. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
UPDATE: Hwy 4 partially re-opens after rock slide at Kennedy Lake
UPDATE: Highway 4 at Kennedy Lake re-opened to alternating traffic at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the province.A more than 14-hour closure in both directions was caused by several large boulders w...
Jul 09, 2019 Crews are busy clearing large amounts of rock debris from Hwy. 4 at Kennedy Lake. Traffic was closed down in both directions Tuesday morning and will remain closed indefinitely. No detour is in place (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)
Contractor at centre of Nanaimo's hotly contested tree removal bylaw
NANAIMO - A contractor out tens of thousands of dollars for illegally cutting down a large tree faces further losses, prior to a judge issuing a potentially hefty fine.A sentencing hearing for Dwayne ...
Jul 08, 2019 This large Douglas Fir was illegally chopped down from a Jingle Pot Rd. property in January, 2017. Contractor Dwayne Macintyre is awaiting how much his fine for the offence will be. (CHEK News)
Trial date set for legal dispute over Newcastle temporary housing
NANAIMO - The process for introducing roughly 80 units of temporary housing into a downtown Nanaimo neighbourhood will be examined in the courts. Newcastle area residents will be in the Supreme Court ...
Jul 08, 2019 Island Crisis Care Society and the province will be in court on Sept. 30 for a lawsuit disputing how roughly 80 units of temporary housing were introduced into the Newcastle neighbourhood. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo woman discovers $500K lotto win while waiting for dentist
NANAIMO - A grandmother's life has changed dramatically after a trip to the dentist turned into a $500,000 lottery win. Gurmail Sidhu, 79, checked her numbers while waiting for the dentist on July 5."...
Jul 08, 2019 Gurmail Sidhu, 79, never thought a trip to the dentist could be so remarkable. (BCLC)
Nanaimo building permits exceed $300M so far in 2019
NANAIMO - It's been a banner year for construction in Nanaimo, exceeding what was already expected to be a significant surge. The City of Nanaimo confirmed roughly $230 million in residential construc...
Jul 08, 2019 Roughly 1,300 housing units are being built across Nanaimo, whether they be single-family, multi-family or hotel. (City of Nanaimo)