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Gas line strikes down across B.C., but Nanaimo leads Island in infrastructure incidents
NANAIMO - It’s a good-news-bad-news situation for local residents when it comes to preserving the quality and integrity of underground gas infrastructure. The good news is Fortis BC reports the ...
Apr 15, 2025
Nanaimo RCMP search for suspect after downtown stabbing
NANAIMO - Police are looking for a suspect after a stabbing in downtown Nanaimo Monday afternoon sent one man to hospital with serious injuries. Mounties were called to the parking lot of the TD Bank ...
Apr 15, 2025
Several athletes won provincial tumbling and trampoline medals for Nanaimo’s VIP Gymsport
NANAIMO - A total of 14 athletes from VIP Gymsports performed well at the recent Artistic and Trampoline Gymnastics B.C. Championships in Surrey. Held April 4-6, the event drew over 800 athletes, coac...
Apr 15, 2025
Intruder beaten with statue by Nanaimo area homeowner
NANAIMO - An offender with a strong employment history turned to crime to feed his addiction, culminating in a high-profile crime wave south of Nanaimo, resulting in a face-to-face encounter with a ho...
Apr 15, 2025
District of Lantzville rolling ahead with new active transportation plan
LANTZVILLE - A comprehensive process is pledged to form an active transportation plan in Lantzville, which a District official believes will vastly improve their chances of landing senior government g...
Apr 14, 2025
Election 2025: Issues Nanaimo & Oceanside candidates would advocate for, regardless of election result
NANAIMO - What local issues and aspects of life on central Vancouver Island are candidates running in the 2025 Federal Election most passionate about? NanaimoNewsNOW invited all 12 candidates running ...
Apr 14, 2025
Public healthcare advocates hold Nanaimo event to demand action from federal candidates
NANAIMO - Our public healthcare system is in crisis, and whoever forms the next federal government must take steps to address it. Those calls were made by Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Hospital E...
Apr 14, 2025
Nanaimo RCMP searching for repeat offender after missed court date
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man with a history of breaching court orders. Robert Scott Honeyman, 49, had warrants issued for his arrest after he failed to appear for a Thursday, April...
Apr 14, 2025
Poilievre promises justice reform using notwithstanding clause, Carney talks defence
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today and making announcements about defence procurement and justice reform. Poilievre is ...
Apr 14, 2025
Mayor encouraged by apparent Nanaimo North Town Centre redevelopment plans
NANAIMO - While details are scarce, it appears the owner of a Nanaimo mall is committed to making substantial investments, including housing. Vancouver based Shape Properties Corp., owner of Nanaimo N...
Apr 14, 2025
