Author Archives: Syndicated Content
VIDEO: Clippers add veteran defenceman and still looking upgrade by trade deadline
NANAIMO - In the days leading up to the BCHL trade deadline the Clippers have added one player and hope to bring in some more talent. Alek Sukunda, a 2001 born defenceman, has come to Nanaimo in a tra...
Jan 06, 2022
Overnight snowfall triggers widespread cancellations, delays
NANAIMO - The forecasted dump of snowfall came as advertised and the mid-Island is again left digging out. Between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow was expected by Environment Canada with the flurring be...
Jan 06, 2022
Homeless encampment dismantled in downtown Nanaimo parkade
NANAIMO - Following what the City of Nanaimo called repeated warnings and public complaints, a downtown homeless encampment was taken down. In a detailed statement to NanaimoNewsNOW, the City's manage...
Jan 06, 2022
Free garbage & recycling drop-offs offered for mid-Island residents affected by pickup delays
NANAIMO - Slick roads and another sizeable snowfall in the forecast is continuing to cause chaos for local garbage collections. Many trucks have been sidelined since Christmas Eve with heavy snow, the...
Jan 05, 2022
City of Parksville latest municipality to require proof of vaccination for staff
PARKSVILLE - Another local government on the mid Island is requiring its staff to prove they’re vaccinated against COVID-19. The City of Parksville announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4, they will implem...
Jan 05, 2022
Supersized shopping spree on the horizon for Nanaimo lotto winner
NANAIMO - The new year is going to bring a new wardrobe for Johanna Rossetto. The Nanaimo woman is the latest lucky lotto winner on the mid-Island after winning $500,000 from the Oct. 29 Lotto Max dra...
Jan 05, 2022
UPDATE: additional COVID19 cases linked to Nanaimo long-term care home outbreak
UPDATE: Island Health confirmed three additional COVID-19 cases linked to the Eden Gardens long-term care home. On Thursday, Jan 6 the health authority revealed two additional resident cases and one m...
Jan 05, 2022
Emergency generator supporting vulnerable Nanaimo & Oceanside seniors stolen
NANAIMO - A large generator used as a backup to help keep mid-Island seniors safe was recently stolen in central Nanaimo. RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said between Friday, Dec. 31 and and Sunday, Jan....
Jan 05, 2022
VIDEO: Construction complete on large seniors affordable housing project in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A significant dent in the city’s seniors’ affordable housing crisis is about to take shape following the recent completion of a 159 unit facility. Funded in partnership with BC H...
Jan 05, 2022
Widespread winter storm watch in effect for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Environment Canada is warning of the next wintry punch heading our way. Forecasts are calling for between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow beginning in the evening hours of Wednesday, Jan. 5 and...
Jan 04, 2022
