Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
New non-profit outdoor-oriented child care facility opens in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - In response to a glaring lack of child care options in the Oceanside area, a purpose-built facility in Qualicum Beach is now open.Into the Woods Early Child Care Studio (IWECCS) is a ...
Jul 18, 2023
Local residents want 'sense of safety and security back' following shooting along Millstone River
NANAIMO - Following another shooting originating from a Millstone River encampment, area residents are demanding substantial action to reduce the violence and clean up the area. A crowd of about 20 pe...
Jun 20, 2023 A crowd of about 20 people gathered at Pearson Park on Terminal Ave. for a safety rally following another shooting last week along the Millstone River. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Hwy. 4 detour temporarily cut-off as battle against Cameron Bluffs wildfire continues
NANAIMO - The Cameron Bluffs fire east of Port Alberni is making life more difficult on motorists dependant on travelling to and from western Vancouver Island. An update from the Coastal Fire Centre F...
Jun 09, 2023
'I just couldn't afford rent:' Nanaimo homeless census draws range of people to downtown event
NANAIMO - Unhoused people in the Nanaimo area met with key service providers as a monumental task attempted to discern roughly how many homeless people reside in the community. A federally funded Poin...
Apr 28, 2023
'What's the answer?:' public safety rally continues calls for change
NANAIMO - Mid Island residents gathered once again to rally in support of improving public safety. About 175 people descended on Diana Krall Plaza in Nanaimo on Thursday, April 27 at noon, another in ...
Apr 27, 2023
Easter rains across central Island hoped to dampen concerns of active fire season
NANAIMO - Forecasted downpours over the coming Easter long weekend are being watched closely by those preparing for the upcoming fire season.While an exact summer forecast is still about a week out, t...
Apr 06, 2023
'It's a very exciting shift:' substantial affordable housing/Brechin United Church development opens
NANAIMO - A vision many years in the making has at last come to fruition for Brechin United Church.Following a lengthy planning and extended construction process, a new congregation and attached affor...
Apr 03, 2023
'We hear the community:' school board scraps displacement of Gabriola Island students
NANAIMO - Addressing mounting capacity crunch issues at Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) won't involve busing Gabriola Island students away.Following a month-long consultation process, Nanaimo...
Mar 30, 2023
Island Health encouraged with influenza trajectory following challenging season
NANAIMO - A severe, fast-striking flu season fizzled after peaking for about three weeks between mid November and early December. Dr. Michael Benusic, an Island Health medical health officer, said the...
Mar 13, 2023
Nanaimo leads Vancouver Island in toxic drug deaths in January
NANAIMO - Tainted drugs continue to have a significant impact on the Harbour City.The Greater Nanaimo area recorded 12 fatalities linked to toxic drugs in January, according to new data from the BC Co...
Mar 07, 2023