Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Disturbed teen unleashed horrific knife attack against vulnerable Nanaimo woman
Editors note: the following story includes graphic details which may not be appropriate for some readers. NanaimoNewsNOW received permission from the victim to use her name for this story. NANAIMO - C...
May 29, 2021
Conservation officers search for black bear strolling through Nanaimo streets
NANAIMO - A solitary, young black bear took an impromptu tour in Nanaimo’s university district area. An initial report from the Buttertubs Marsh area was made to NanaimoNewsNOW and the BC Conser...
May 28, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases drop, 500,000 first doses administered in Island Health
NANAIMO - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Island Health has led to a swift drop in active cases. Island Health confirmed 83 active cases on Friday, May 28, down from 92 the day before. Active case...
May 28, 2021
City eyes relocating downtown Nanaimo transit exchange to high-profile site
NANAIMO - A major thoroughfare through downtown Nanaimo could have a new transit exchange. The City of Nanaimo announced on Friday, May 28 it purchased 565 and 575 Terminal Ave. and is in the process ...
May 28, 2021
Signature Dish: Katerina’s Taverna’s Dinner for Two
NANAIMO - You won’t leave hungry after visiting Katerina’s Taverna in Lantzville, where one dish stands out as its most popular. A Dinner for Two at the authentic mediterranean restaurant ...
May 28, 2021
RDN to spend $6.4M upgrading Parksville sewage infrastructure
PARKSVILLE - Increased capacity and addressing flood concerns are two key reasons for an expansive upgrade to Parksville’s sewage system. The Regional District of Nanaimo board approved a $6.4 m...
May 28, 2021
Wait between first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose shortened significantly
NANAIMO - People in the province hoping to be fully vaccinated won’t have to wait nearly as long. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, May 27 announced the time between a firs...
May 27, 2021
RCMP conducting searches through Nanaimo related to ‘historical missing person’
NANAIMO - Police have a visible presence across the city as part of a missing person investigation. RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the searches on Thursday, May 27 are in connection to a historical...
May 27, 2021
Spot closures scheduled as work continues to upgrade Hwy. 4
NANAIMO - Further closures of the only road in and out of Vancouver Island’s west coast are planned. Crews on site shut down Hwy. 4 at Kennedy Hill, west of Tofino and Ucluelet, for 10 hours at ...
May 27, 2021
Nanaimo daycare earns provincial award for forward-thinking ideals
NANAIMO - A team effort to provide the best learning experience for kids up to the age of five has led to a provincial honour. Keely Freeman, founder of the Nanaimo Innovation Academy, earned the Emer...
May 27, 2021
