Tag Archives: Events
‘I want her back:’ loved ones plead for safe return of missing Nanaimo woman
NANAIMO - A gathering in downtown Nanaimo aimed to shed light on the case of a missing 22-year-old woman who wasn't been heard from in six months.Sherry Corrigal, last in contact with family in early ...
Mar 03, 2024
'It left us hungry:' Dover Bay senior boys basketball team prepares for provincials
NANAIMO - After losing in last year's provincial final, the senior boys basketball team from Dover Bay Secondary School is heading back to the big dance with some unfinished business.The north Nanaimo...
Mar 02, 2024
Despite a few cold nights, February weather back to relative normalcy for the mid-Island
NANAIMO - Average temperatures and about normal precipitation was the weather story for last month, as the mid-Island settles into more seasonal conditions to start March.Environment Canada meteorolog...
Mar 01, 2024
'We need to catch up:' Western Forest Products increases focus on value-added products
LADYSMITH - A newly unveiled lumber drying machine at Western Forest Products' Saltair Sawmill represents an important transition for Vancouver Island's largest private sector employer. WFP president ...
Feb 26, 2024
'We're confident it will come back:' Air Canada scraps direct flights between Nanaimo and Toronto
NANAIMO - Non-stop seasonal Air Canada service linking the Harbour City and Toronto won't be taking flight later this year. In a brief statement to NanaimoNewsNOW, the airliner stated it is not planni...
Jan 10, 2024
Large arena shows marks next chapter for independent wrestling promotion
NANAIMO - Architects behind a passion project are taking a leap from the top rope with the largest event in Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) history. With an increasing fan base built up over VIP...
Jan 08, 2024
Top stories of 2023: Viral stories highlight Island's popular people and events
NANAIMO - A number of local stories touched our readers in a variety of ways, whether it be through humour, heartache, or overcoming amazing obstacles.Despite challenges for Canadian news media and so...
Dec 27, 2023
City of Nanaimo hosts New Year's Day family event
NANAIMO - A family-friendly, activity based event sums up the City of Nanaimo's New Year's Day event at Beban Park. Held on Monday, Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Cultu...
Dec 27, 2023
'It's going to be interesting:' slim chance remains for a Nanaimo white Christmas
NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas could have their wish come true, but odds are you're more likely to catch Santa sliding down your chimney. Persistent rainfall and above normal temperatur...
Dec 20, 2023
After long three-year absence, legendary polar bear plunge returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Sorely missed by a dedicated, brave and arguably loose-screwed group of people, a beloved Boxing Day tradition is back this year in Nanaimo. The 64th annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swi...
Dec 19, 2023