Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Clippers add two forwards at BCHL trade deadline
NANAIMO - The Clippers added depth to their roster for the stretch drive of the BCHL season. Forwards Luca Grabas and Blake Power were brought in ahead of the Monday, Jan. 10 trade deadline. Head coac...
Jan 11, 2022
‘We’re getting the sense that we have leveled off somewhat:’ optimism expressed by Dr. Bonnie Henry
NANAIMO - Following expected high COVID-19 transmission levels for the next few weeks, BC’s public health officer expects the situation to improve. A cautiously optimistic tone from Dr. Bonnie H...
Jan 11, 2022
‘Car-eater’ potholes emerging along Hwy. 19 after freeze-thaw cycle
NANAIMO - A recent freeze-thaw cycle is being blamed for a large number of potholes popping up on area roads. Reports to NanaimoNewsNOW on Monday, Jan. 10 described some as ‘car-eaters’ wi...
Jan 11, 2022
Upgrades to begin on Nanaimo’s Fourth St., next phase in ‘complete streets’ project
NANAIMO - The next development of active transportation infrastructure in the city is about to begin. Construction crews are expected to shut down Fourth St. from Bruce Ave. to Pine St. in January for...
Jan 11, 2022
Town of Qualicum Beach pleased with how artificial spit performed during fierce storm
QUALICUM BEACH - A high tide combined with storm winds caused havoc on the area’s waterfront, however the Town is convinced damage could have been more severe. Director of planning Luke Sales sa...
Jan 11, 2022
Expect ferry delays due to severe weather and sick days
NANAIMO - BC Ferries is giving the heads-up to customers to expect delays and canceled ferries on their service for what could be the next few months. BC Ferries’ spokesperson Deborah Marshall s...
Jan 10, 2022
Man injured in Nanaimo home invasion
NANAIMO - Police say a man sustained minor injuries following an altercation with several other men at a Second St. home. It happened on Thursday, Jan. 6 around 6:50 p.m. at the home near Craig St. wh...
Jan 10, 2022
VIDEO: Old growth logging protesters block Hwy. 1 near downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Protesters partially blocked the Trans Canada Highway in a bid to overturn provincial logging policy. Members of Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo joined counterparts across B.C. in sporadic disr...
Jan 10, 2022
Investigation launched into unlocked provincial ministry building in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Ministry of Social Development officials are looking into how members of the public gained access to a large government building which should have been locked shut. The investigation follows...
Jan 10, 2022
Water Cooler: Shutdown on downtown Nanaimo encampment, snow removal & drain clearing
NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside. This week's feature discusses continued snow cleari...
Jan 09, 2022
