Tag Archives: Community
Garbage truck repairs cause pickup delays around Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A pair of garbage trucks going down at the same time has left bins out and waiting along the curb.David Thompson, manager of sanitation, recycling and public works with the City of Nanaimo, ...
Jun 06, 2019 Garbage and recycling bins line many Nanaimo streets due to malfunction issues in a pair of collection trucks. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club welcomes community for open house event
NANAIMO - Saturday is National Bowls Day in Canada, a time to check out the local green and try your hand at lawn bowling. Over 100 clubs across the country participate in the event. The Nanaimo lawn ...
Jun 06, 2019 National Bowls Day comes to the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club June 8. (Dan Marshall)
'It's a game-changer:' long awaited Nanoose First Nation service station opens
LANTZVILLE - A much-anticipated service station on Hwy. 19 north of Nanaimo represents the beginning of further economic opportunities for Nanoose First Nation.A strategically placed gas station and c...
Jun 06, 2019 A brand new Nanoose First Nation owned and operated service station was a long-term strategic goal for the band. It took its first customers on Wednesday. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
First part of cystic fibrosis awareness run finishes in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Phase one of an attempt to finish what Terry Fox started by running along the Trans Canada Trail came to a successful end in Nanaimo. Kalea Mullett ran for eight days from Victoria to Nanaim...
Jun 05, 2019 Kalea Mullett (left) with her travel companion Mark and family after finishing phase one of her cross-Canada trip raising awareness about cystic fibrosis. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW Staff)
Mid-day Qualicum Beach robbery leaves employees shaken
QUALICUM BEACH -A brazen robbery has left staff at a Qualicum Beach grocer shaken.The owner of Stop & Shop said a masked man entered the store shortly before 11:30 Wednesday morning. The owners so...
Jun 05, 2019 Video surveillance captured this man robbing the Stop & Shop in Qualicum Beach Wednesday morning. (submitted)
Nanaimo Buccaneers coach skates in to help Humboldt Broncos
HUMBOLDT - The Humboldt Broncos are bringing in a West Coast vibe to the coaching staff next season.Two-time Nanaimo Buccaneers head coach Curtis Toneff was officially announced as the Bronco's new as...
Jun 05, 2019 Curtis Toneff will move on from head coach of the Nanaimo Buccaneers to become the new assistant coach for the humboldt Broncos. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP calling for witnesses after sexual assaults on Bowen Rd.
NANAIMO - Police are searching for witnesses after two women were sexually assaulted by the same man on a busy stretch of Bowen Rd. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the separate incidents happened on Bowen Rd. ...
Jun 04, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP are looking for witnesses or possible victims of a man running along Bowen Rd. and accosting women. (File photo)
Heat trend expected to continue in Nanaimo area after scorching, dry May
NANAIMO - There's every indication Nanaimo is in for another long, hot summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald told NanaimoNewsNOW May was the fifth month in a row locally which was si...
Jun 04, 2019 It was 2.5 C warmer than usual in May in Nanaimo, while only a third of the average amount of rain fell. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Meet Tyson, a boisterous but gentle giant
NANAIMO - Tyson is a three-year-old who still has puppy energy in a grown dog's body. He's a hidden gem of the Nanaimo SPCA and still needs some specific training, but is very affectionate and loves t...
Jun 03, 2019
Haida Elders honoured for efforts to save, revitalize language
NANAIMO - A treasured Indigenous language continues to live on thanks to the efforts of nine dedicated Haida Elders. The Elders, who spent the last 21 years at VIU working to preserve the Skidegate di...
Jun 03, 2019 The nine Haida elders receiving honourary degrees were honoured throughout VIU's convocation ceremony on Monday, June 3. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)