Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Nanaimo Home
Public service union says weekend bargaining yields progress on wages, job security
OTTAWA - The union representing more than 100,000 striking public servants says it’s made some progress on wage demands and job security during weekend negotiations with the federal government. ...
Apr 30, 2023
Clippers wrap 2022-23 season with awards ceremony
NANAIMO - The Clippers organization gathered one final time to close out the BCHL season. On April 26 the team handed out their annual awards at a ceremony at the Wolf Brewery. Graduating captain Mich...
Apr 30, 2023
Nanaimo soccer players ready for ‘another level above’ as Harbourside FC debuts
NANAIMO - Kickoff is here on the region’s newest sports franchise. Harbourside FC will hit the pitch in League 1 competition on Saturday, April 29 with a pair of games against Langley-based Unit...
Apr 29, 2023
SD 68 aims to launch before and after school pilot program in September
NANAIMO - While a few details still need to be ironed out, School District 68 intends to provide on-site care at two of its schools starting this fall. A pilot project on a cost recovery basis was app...
Apr 28, 2023
‘I just couldn’t afford rent:’ Nanaimo homeless census draws range of people to downtown event
NANAIMO - Unhoused people in the Nanaimo area met with key service providers as a monumental task attempted to discern roughly how many homeless people reside in the community. A federally funded Poin...
Apr 28, 2023
‘What’s the answer?:’ public safety rally continues calls for change
NANAIMO - Mid Island residents gathered once again to rally in support of improving public safety. About 175 people descended on Diana Krall Plaza in Nanaimo on Thursday, April 27 at noon, another in ...
Apr 27, 2023
Teen accused of pointing fake gun at passing vehicles in Nanaimo
NANAIMO- A significant police presence converged on Departure Bay Rd. following reports somebody was pointing a gun at numerous passing vehicles. Calls to police flooded in on Thursday, April 27 at ab...
Apr 27, 2023
Surprise funding for additional seating at artificial turf field at NDSS
NANAIMO - Creating a long-planned medium sized multi-sport stadium beside Nanaimo District Secondary School is expected to take a significant leap forward next year. Richard Harding, the City of Nanai...
Apr 27, 2023
‘It’s a great place:’ ‘Tour of Honour’ rolls through Nanaimo raising money and awareness about first responder resource
NANAIMO - A group of veterans, first responders, and civilian volunteers are travelling across B.C. and the Yukon to raise awareness for an important cause to relieve financial stress during difficult...
Apr 26, 2023
Police arrest alleged impaired, careless motorist of driver-assisted car near Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) officers pulled over a reclined driver who apparently had no idea where he was. In response to a report of an erratic driver, BCHP officers intercepted a nort...
Apr 26, 2023
