Tag Archives: People
'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
Nanaimo Council picks park over including affordable housing for Five Acre Farm
NANAIMO - Surrounded by exponential growth, a working urban farm in south Harewood encroached by continuous development will be preserved. Following two rounds of public consultations, 933 Park Ave. w...
Dec 19, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Nanaimo men busted for disturbing voyeurism, sex crimes
NANAIMO - A diligent police officer and brave victim helped unravel a pair of highly damaging and disturbing voyeurism cases.NanaimoNewsNOW profiled the actions of two men, including one who can't be ...
Dec 19, 2023
Nanaimo residents set for 8% property tax jump as other areas also mull increases
NANAIMO - A sizeable tax increase for residents inside City limits is all but assured.Councillors unanimously approved the first three of four scheduled readings of the 2024-2028 financial plan on Mon...
Dec 19, 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
Nanaimo Hospital board signals commitment, albeit expensive, to back regional acute healthcare needs
NANAIMO - Taxes are slated to rise considerably to fund regional primary healthcare initiatives. Last week Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD) board members unanimously approved the 2024 provisi...
Dec 18, 2023
Guilty plea entered for fatal stabbing attack near Port Place mall
NANAIMO - A pending BC Supreme Court trial was canceled after a man pleaded guilty to a stabbing early this year which left a man dead. Sean Carl Patterson pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of mansl...
Dec 18, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: A championship year for Nanaimo athletes & teams
NANAIMO - 2023 brought championships, gold medals, awards and historic draft selections for athletes in the central island. Local hockey player Matthew Wood made headlines throughout the year, beginni...
Dec 18, 2023
'Our team is like a family:' Nanaimo team to wear Orange Jersey Project jerseys
NANAIMO - Wins have been piling up for the Nanaimo U13 Tier 1 Clippers this season, and so has the team's identity off the ice. The Nanaimo Minor Hockey club is participating in the Orange Jersey Proj...
Dec 17, 2023
Clippers on short end of 3-2 score in Merritt
NANAIMO - It was a rare night this season where the Clippers deserved to take points from a game but didn't.Nanaimo lost 3-2 to the Merritt Centennials in a game where they controlled the shots on goa...
Dec 17, 2023