Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Province implementing COVID-19 vaccine passport system for restaurants, movies & more
NANAIMO - Proof of vaccination will soon be required to access some non-essential businesses. Premier John Horgan announced the BC vaccine card, a new, ramped up strategy for B.C.’s immunization...
Aug 23, 2021
Mt. Hayes fire ‘being held’ as crews secure perimeter
NANAIMO - Crews are officially in control of a wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport. The BC Wildfire Service officially lists the Mt. Hayes wildfire as “being held”, meaning no fu...
Aug 23, 2021
VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction
NANAIMO - While this year’s Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back. The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 2...
Aug 23, 2021
Water Cooler: Howard Johnson plans, COVID misinformation & Mt. Hayes wildfire
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 new plans for the How...
Aug 22, 2021
City of Nanaimo seeks applicants for new urban art program
NANAIMO - Calling all emerging and established artists, the City of Nanaimo wants to hear from you. The City is piloting its Urban Design Roster program to identify artists who want to beautify public...
Aug 22, 2021
‘We’re entering the labour intensive phase:’ crews creating space around Mt. Hayes wildfire
NANAIMO - Significant ground is being gained as firefighters deal with a wildfire near Nanaimo airport. Julia Caranci, fire information officer with Coastal Fire, told NanaimoNewsNOW weather condition...
Aug 22, 2021
RDN moves to stage 4 water restrictions after drought worsens
NANAIMO - A record-dry summer is continuing to have ripple effects across the mid-Island. The Regional District of Nanaimo escalated its water restrictions to stage four on Friday, Aug. 19, in respons...
Aug 21, 2021
Additional air support helping crews gain ground on Mt. Hayes wildfire
NANAIMO - Mother nature is helping crews battling the Mt. Hayes wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport. Julia Caranci, fire information officer with Coastal Fire, told NanaimoNewsNOW the fire r...
Aug 21, 2021
Raiders main camp sets table for BCFC return in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders are moving full speed ahead towards their first football game since the fall of 2019. Nearly 70 players took to NDSS field on Saturday, Aug. 14, in hopes of being on the openi...
Aug 20, 2021
58 new cases in Island Health as Interior hit with mandatory masks & other restrictions
NANAIMO - Island Health has continued its trend for rising COVID-19 infections. A further 58 new cases were confirmed Friday, Aug. 20 by the health authority, however the number active rose just margi...
Aug 20, 2021
