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'Give before the need arises:' Nanaimo man's milestone blood donation dedicated to late friend

NANAIMO - Blood, it's in you to give and a local man has given more than most.Dave Kirk celebrated his 450th blood donation on Tuesday, Sep. 13 at the Beban Park Social Centre, a journey which began o...

Sep 14, 2022

VIDEO: Concerned Nanaimo residents & business owners demand justice reform, safety improvements

NANAIMO - Over 150 people descended onto the back lawn of the Nanaimo courthouse demanding action against offenders plaguing the downtown.The rally on Wednesday, Sep. 14 was supported by a number of b...

Sep 14, 2022

Direct flights linking Nanaimo Airport and Edmonton return

NANAIMO - Air travel between Nanaimo and Edmonton will resume this fall.Direct, weekly service between the two cities starts Oct. 30 on Monday's, Friday's and Sunday's provided by WestJet Encore."Serv...

Sep 13, 2022

VIDEO: Encampment fire behind Nanaimo arena too close for comfort for area residents

NANAIMO - A thick plume of smoke shot into the air from a homeless encampment early Tuesday afternoon.Fire Rescue crews received multiple 9-1-1 calls on Tuesday, Sept. 13 around 12:45 p.m. reporting a...

Sep 13, 2022

Motorcyclist hospitalized following single vehicle crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A man riding a motorcycle was injured in a mid-day crash on the Island Highway in central Nanaimo and was taken to hospital with an apparent head injury.The accident occurred on Tuesday, Sep...

Sep 13, 2022

Timbermen players front and centre at NLL Draft

NANAIMO - The remarkable 2022 for Nanaimo Senior A Timbermen continued at the National Lacrosse League Draft.Four T-Men players were selected in the first round with Austin Madronic sixth overall to S...

Sep 13, 2022

Key recreational & commuter trail restored in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - Pedestrian movement between a portion of Qualicum Beach and the community's prized waterfront just got much easier.The Town of Qualicum Beach announced the completion of the Rodway Tr...

Sep 12, 2022

Pedestrian safety projects across Nanaimo face timing crunch

NANAIMO - While nearly 20 local road safety enhancement projects are done, the City of Nanaimo's transportation manager concedes finishing the remaining work this year may not materialize. Jamie Rose ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 12, 2022

VIDEO: Coast to coast hike in northern England was a sight to behold

Editor's Note: NanaimoNewsNOW reporter Ian Holmes provides a recap following his week-long hike along a historic fortification wall in Northern England.NANAIMO - Sprawling livestock filled farmland, a...

Sep 11, 2022

Mariners Volleyball Club sees increased interest from Nanaimo youth

NANAIMO - Young athletes have an opportunity to learn or develop volleyball skills this fall through the Mariners Volleyball Club.Sessions for grades three to twelve will begin in mid-September at Asp...

Sep 11, 2022