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Banned Gabriola Island commercial fisherman taken to B.C.'s highest court

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A lengthy history of fishing act violations and court breaches has taken an embattled Gabriola Island commercial fisherman to the top court in B.C. A notice of civil claim against Sc...

Jul 26, 2021

Nothing found after report of dead body at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO - Reports of a dead body floating at Westwood Lake may have been a false alarm.RCMP, along with Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance were called to Westwood Lake around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Ju...

Jul 26, 2021

'This is totally life changing:' free eye exams offered for local homeless, low-income families

NANAIMO - Dozens of people have some piece of mind and are on their way to seeing a little clearer thanks to a weekend checkup.Over 30 people took advantage of a free eye exam on Saturday, July 24, of...

Jul 26, 2021

Live summer music series takes the stage in downtown Nanaimo

NANAMO - Live music is adding to notably increased vibrancy in downtown Nanaimo as pandemic restrictions continually ease.The Downtown Nanaimo Business Association created a summer corner concert seri...

Jul 25, 2021

Film festival looks to broaden reach with virtual event

NANAIMO -Organizers of an emerging film festival are confident the event can reach more people, despite the event shifting online due to the pandemic.The 16th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festiv...

Jul 24, 2021

Summer programming gives Nanaimo United athletes more time on the pitch

NANAIMO - The summer months are usually quiet for the Nanaimo United soccer program but it isn't the case in 2021.Six aside summer sessions are proving popular with all age groups, the club is running...

Jul 23, 2021

Summer CounterAttack campaign ramps up amid peak tourist season

NANAIMO - Local police are set to be out in full force on area roads through the rest of the summer months, targeting impaired drivers.The annual summer CounterAttack campaign began at the end of June...

Jul 23, 2021

'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years

NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...

Jul 22, 2021

Redesign of downtown Nanaimo's Commercial St. in Council crosshairs

NANAIMO - Downtown Nanaimo's signature street is poised to become the focus of intense study to redesign and reimagine the area.Council's finance and audit committee approved spending $150,000 on Wedn...

Jul 22, 2021

Well known Nanaimo community advocate faces child luring charges

Editor's Note: NanaimoNewsNOW has updated this story to add a statement published Thursday, July 22 from the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre.NANAIMO - The former executive director of the Nanaimo Aboriginal...

Jul 21, 2021