Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - An at-times pointed debate on provincial mental health and addictions policies, as well as challenges in the city as a result, will result in little more than a meeting minute. A request fro...

NANAIMO - Weather experts are saying the chances of a white Christmas for the mid-Island remain low. It’s the prevailing opinion according to meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Ca...

NANAIMO - Grinch-like thieves will be hard at work this holiday shopping season, warns Nanaimo RCMP. Cst. Gary O'Brien said their detachment expects complaints of stolen door-front packages to increas...

NANAIMO - A local foundation trying to save a critically endangered species is celebrating another major milestone. The Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF) recently announced the Vancouver Island marmot ...

KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN - A Nanaimo skateboarder’s first real foray into international competition has exceeded all expectations. Evie Pritchard, 13, finished 13th overall in the women’s street ...

NANAIMO - Pack a warm beverage and plenty of holiday cheer, NanaimoNewsNOW’s map of the best lights in the city is finally here. Our elves have been out to check around and see, returning with t...

NANAIMO - The journey started in September and wrapped with a provincial title over the weekend for the John Barsby junior varsity football team. In the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Langl...

NANAIMO - A trio of local high schools will have an increased police presence Monday. Police and School District 68 officials report anonymous threats were made against Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo D...

NANAIMO - Hundreds of delegates from over a dozen countries are expected in the Harbour City next fall for a major event. The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) will host their annual m...

NANAIMO - The end of November also means the conclusion of the high school volleyball season. Four senior teams from the central island made provincial tournaments highlighted by two teams from Dover ...