Author Archives: Syndicated Content
VIDEO: Nanaimo doctors office badly damaged from morning fire
NANAIMO - Extensive damage was caused by fire at a local doctors office. Fire Rescue crews were called to the corner of Victoria Ave. and 104th St. around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 16, finding the buil...
May 16, 2021
Nanaimo dancers capture viral TikTok fame
NANAIMO - Dancing in the streets has led to a brand new beat for two youthful superstars. The dance duo Funkanometry, who reached the international stage in the televised show “World of Dance,&#...
May 16, 2021
Skipsey elected to Qualicum Beach council in byelection
QUALICUM BEACH - Town council has returned to full strength following a byelection. Anne Skipsey was declared the winner after unofficial results were tabulated on Saturday, May 15, beating Sarah Dunc...
May 15, 2021
Water Cooler: COVID-19 restrictions, NANAIMO sign graffiti & Extension Rd.
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 focuses on easing COVID restric...
May 15, 2021
Invasive plants under attack in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Volunteers have answered the call for help combating sprawling invasive plants in the Nanaimo area. City of Nanaimo recreation coordinator Deb Beck said invasive plant clean-up events this m...
May 15, 2021
Personnel changes for both mid Island VIJHL teams
NANAIMO - Off season changes for the Nanaimo Buccaneers and Oceanside Generals have brought new faces to some key positions. Matt Hughes is the new coach of the Buccaneers while Rick Hannibal has take...
May 14, 2021
Addition to COVID-19 case counts stays low, vaccine appointments for 18+ by Sunday
NANAIMO - British Columbia is ending another week during the COVID-19 pandemic on a high note, with another drop in cases. A further 494 new cases were reported across B.C. by the province on Friday, ...
May 14, 2021
Qualicum Beach byelection goes Saturday to fill vacant seat at council table
QUALICUM BEACH - Local interest appears to be high on the eve of a byelection in Qualicum Beach. In a news release the Town’s chief election officer Heather Svensen stated 1,489 ballots were cas...
May 14, 2021
Signature Dish: Gabriel’s Cafe’s poke bowl
NANAIMO - It’s a new spin on a classic dish so fresh you can taste it. The new poke bowl found on the Gabriel’s Cafe menu brings together fresh ingredients from local farms and fisheries t...
May 14, 2021
Retired Nanaimo doctor honoured by Queen Elizabeth for drowning prevention efforts
NANAIMO - Lifelong efforts to educate people about the dangers of drowning led to a virtual face-to-face meeting with the Queen for a Nanaimo doctor. Dr. Steve Beerman was presented with the King Edwa...
May 14, 2021
