Tag Archives: People
'We've created a stir:' Nanaimo-Ladysmith Green MP sworn in
NANAIMO - Only the second Green Party MP ever is now officially representing the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding. Paul Manly, who won the May federal byelection by a sizable margin, was sworn in as a member ...
May 27, 2019 Paul Manly being sworn in by Green Party leader Elizabeth May. (Facebook)
Popular tree voucher program returns to keep Nanaimo green
NANAIMO - An affordable way to keep Nanaimo green is once again being offered to residents eager to provide shade and help the environment. The City of Nanaimo is providing 220 $25 vouchers for trees ...
May 26, 2019 220 vouchers for a tree costing up to $90 are available from the City of Nanaimo starting Wednesday, May 29. (Pixabay)
Bears abound in Nanaimo's North Jingle Pot area
NANAIMO - Numerous bear sightings generated a lot of talk among neighbours in Nanaimo's North Jingle Pot area, including a cub catching one resident by surprise.14 reported bear sightings were recorde...
May 26, 2019 A black bear paid a visit to the Mack residence on Monterey Dr. on Wednesday, May 22. (Tanya Mack)
"It's really cool to see:' Nanaimo Bar pioneer closely watching iconic treat's resurgence
NANAIMO - The woman responsible for the officially recognized Nanaimo Bar recipe can't believe the attention the beloved dessert is getting these days. Nanaimo's Joyce Hardcastle said interest in the ...
May 25, 2019 The result of Joyce Hardcastle's own Nanaimo Bar. She aims for an aesthetically pleasing bar with a smooth top. She said the tasty dessert freezes exceptionally well. (Submitted)
$500 in meat and cheese stolen from south Nanaimo pizzeria
NANAIMO - Someone will be eating well after stealing several hundred dollars worth of pizza supplies. Nanaimo RCMP confirmed the Pizza Mia location in Southgate Shopping Centre was robbed sometime Thu...
May 24, 2019 Police and Pizza Mia staff after the store was robbed sometime overnight on Thursday, May 23. (Pizza Mia)
Calls made in Nanaimo to improve outlook for kids with developmental challenges
NANAIMO - Frustrated parents and service providers made their case to enhance supports for the children in the province grappling with neurological challenges.An all-party committee of MLA's tasked wi...
May 24, 2019 MLA Michelle Stilwell speaking with parent Melanie Atwell following an all-party committee hearing in Nanaimo (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Active life expo helping kids get on healthy path
NANAIMO - A sports and healthy living expo hopes to help keep obesity rates low and kids healthy as ever. The fourth annual Active for Life expo goes on May 25 at Maffeo Sutton Park from 10 a.m. to 2 ...
May 24, 2019 The Active 4 Life event is geared towards young kids and their families to ingrain a sense of healthy living and an active lifestyle. (Geoff Hackett)
Nanaimo students lug water on long trek for a cause
NANAIMO - Several hundred Nanaimo students took a lengthy walk while carrying jugs of water to experience the plight of children all over the world. Roughly 450 students trekked from Woodlands Seconda...
May 24, 2019 Hundreds of Nanaimo students took to the E&N Trail on Friday, symbolizing the walk starving and impoverished children have to take every day just for some water. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo athletes look for personal bests at Elwood Wylie Memorial Meet
NANAIMO - The Rotary Bowl is set to be the hub for the biggest local track and field event of the season.The Elwood Wylie Memorial Meet goes from May 24 to 26 at the Rotary Bowl, celebrating more than...
May 23, 2019 Phillip Vannini
City of Parksville spends $500k to alter new supportive housing project
Parksville councillors are making significant changes to a nearly $7-million, 52-unit supportive housing complex only a month before it opens. The City of Parksville announced Tuesday it repaid a $492...
May 23, 2019 Orca Place on Corfield Rd. S., pictured under construction here, will have the space for a cold weather shelter but won't be able to use it. (Mara Kat/Facebook)