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City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block

NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...

Aug 25, 2021

Police stop speeding, impaired & uninsured driver without working brakes in Nanoose

PARKSVILLE - A woman is facing several driving infractions, but she could be in a much worse position if not for a fast-thinking traffic patrol officer.Cpl. Mike Halskov of BC Highway Patrol said thei...

Aug 25, 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations 'off the table' for school district 68 employees

NANAIMO - Union leaders representing teachers and support staff in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools say they won't initiate the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their members.Jeremy Inscho,...

Aug 25, 2021

VIDEO: Fire sparked by venting propane tank at north Nanaimo encampment

NANAIMO - A propane tank in bush encampment sparked a brush fire near a popular north Nanaimo sports field.Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Lantzville Fire Rescue deployed several units just after 11 a.m. on T...

Aug 24, 2021

Nanaimo man avoids jail despite 'quite horrific' child porn collection

NANAIMO - A man busted with a substantial child porn haul will serve his sentence at home as opposed to behind bars.Tori Bruce Schild, 31, was sentenced on Monday, Aug. 23 to one year of house arrest ...

Aug 24, 2021

Nanaimo Buccaneers training camp signals return to junior hockey

NANAIMO - The VIJHL season is fast approaching for the Nanaimo Buccaneers.The team held their annual pre-season training camp at the Nanaimo Ice Centre between Aug. 20 and 22. A total of 42 players to...

Aug 23, 2021

Canadian special forces operating outside Kabul airport to help evacuees: officials

OTTAWA - Canadian officials say the military's special forces are operating outside the closed confines of Kabul's chaotic airport to get people on flights out of Afghanistan. The officials would not ...

Aug 23, 2021

'We're entering the labour intensive phase:' crews creating space around Mt. Hayes wildfire

NANAIMO - Significant ground is being gained as firefighters deal with a wildfire near Nanaimo airport. Julia Caranci, fire information officer with Coastal Fire, told NanaimoNewsNOW weather condition...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 22, 2021

RDN moves to stage 4 water restrictions after drought worsens

NANAIMO - A record-dry summer is continuing to have ripple effects across the mid-Island.The Regional District of Nanaimo escalated its water restrictions to stage four on Friday, Aug. 19, in response...

Aug 21, 2021

Raiders main camp sets table for BCFC return in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders are moving full speed ahead towards their first football game since the fall of 2019.Nearly 70 players took to NDSS field on Saturday, Aug. 14, in hopes of being on the openin...

Aug 20, 2021