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Properties lost, thousands evacuated as massive wildfire threatens Kelowna area
VERNON - NanaimoNewsNOW’s sister station in Vernon is tracking wildfire developments through the Okanagan, including a rapidly growing fire between Kelowna and West Kelowna. A state of emergency...
Aug 18, 2023
Charges applied against accused Cedar burglar captured by neighbours, multiple other offences alleged
NANAIMO - A man with multiple recent arrests and releases over the past year is facing a series of new charges, including for his alleged role in a pair of high-profile failed residential break-ins in...
Aug 18, 2023
‘May be difficult days ahead:’ weather shift expected to drastically increase wildfire danger province-wide
NANAIMO - Weather patterns are imminently expected to shift dramatically across B.C. as the province warns of a drastic increase in fire risk over the next day or two. A fast-moving cold front is set ...
Aug 17, 2023
‘See how big we can get:’ Hub City Soap Box Derby ready to roll for second year
NANAIMO - After a wildly successful inaugural event, the Hub City Soap Box Derby is back to tear up the streets of the Old City Quarter. The event once again takes place along Fitzwilliam St. on Satur...
Aug 17, 2023
Mandated drug decriminalization data delayed
NANAIMO - Nearly seven months into a pilot project in which possessing small amounts of hard drugs was decriminalized across B.C., the province is behind its own schedule on publishing online data. Ma...
Aug 16, 2023
VIDEO: Hullo completes maiden Nanaimo-Vancouver crossing
NANAIMO - Two days later than originally planned, but a highly anticipated Nanaimo-based passenger-only fast ferry service is officially underway. Hullo’s maiden voyage with nearly 190 passenger...
Aug 16, 2023
Sportsmanship the focus of returning Nanaimo ball hockey tournament
NANAIMO - The annual Roadrunners Summer Classic ball hockey tournament is in the books for another year. The event ran Saturday Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 at Harewood Centennial Park. Co-organizer De...
Aug 16, 2023
Major hurdle for downtown Nanaimo development reduced following groundwater decision
NANAIMO - With a requirement to gauge groundwater quality prior to potential redevelopment for nearly 150 downtown Nanaimo properties removed, the city’s mayor believes the decision will aid rev...
Aug 16, 2023
Former City of Nanaimo CFO awarded over $640k after ‘racial bias’ in 2018 termination
NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo faces a hefty bill after the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ruled the City dismissed a former employee due to, likely unconscious, racial bias. Victor Mema, the City’s ...
Aug 15, 2023
Swimming/skating classes expected to be popular during City of Nanaimo fall program registration
NANAIMO - Early bird gets the worm when it comes to signing up for City of Nanaimo recreation programs. Dozens of fall programs will begin after the Labour Day weekend and conclude in December begins ...
Aug 15, 2023
