Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘This is totally life changing:’ free eye exams offered for local homeless, low-income families
NANAIMO - Dozens of people have some piece of mind and are on their way to seeing a little clearer thanks to a weekend checkup. Over 30 people took advantage of a free eye exam on Saturday, July 24, o...
Jul 26, 2021
Live summer music series takes the stage in downtown Nanaimo
NANAMO - Live music is adding to notably increased vibrancy in downtown Nanaimo as pandemic restrictions continually ease. The Downtown Nanaimo Business Association created a summer corner concert ser...
Jul 25, 2021
Water Cooler: Front St. ‘puzzle’, cost of vet care in Nanaimo & Westwood Lake
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 nearly-complete upgra...
Jul 24, 2021
Film festival looks to broaden reach with virtual event
NANAIMO -Organizers of an emerging film festival are confident the event can reach more people, despite the event shifting online due to the pandemic. The 16th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festi...
Jul 24, 2021
Summer programming gives Nanaimo United athletes more time on the pitch
NANAIMO - The summer months are usually quiet for the Nanaimo United soccer program but it isn’t the case in 2021. Six aside summer sessions are proving popular with all age groups, the club is ...
Jul 23, 2021
Summer CounterAttack campaign ramps up amid peak tourist season
NANAIMO - Local police are set to be out in full force on area roads through the rest of the summer months, targeting impaired drivers. The annual summer CounterAttack campaign began at the end of Jun...
Jul 23, 2021
Signature Dish: Longwood Brew Pub’s Blackened Chicken Avocado Salad
NANAIMO - Longwood Brew Pub and Restaurant’s blackened chicken avocado salad is a mountain of a meal, piled high with fresh and in-house made ingredients which come together to create a beautifu...
Jul 23, 2021
Nanaimo’s live fire training centre to get $275k refit
NANAIMO - A vital piece of training infrastructure for firefighters across the mid-Island is due to get a refit. City Council’s finance and audit committee approved $275,300 in remediation fundi...
Jul 23, 2021
‘It’s a crucial service:’ Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years
NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...
Jul 22, 2021
Island Health conducting three-day ‘vax van’ tour through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A mobile vaccination clinic will spend three days in the greater Nanaimo region providing first shots of approved COVID-19 vaccines. The “vax van” will be parked at Maffeo Sutton...
Jul 22, 2021
