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Water Cooler: Downtown Nanaimo safety rally, direct flights to Edmonton
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 deals with comments on the mid-...
Sep 17, 2022
Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair focusing on self and well-being
NANAIMO - For those who like to walk a more spiritual path when it comes to their health, there’s an event which might energize your chakra. The Wellness & Spirit Fair is open to all ages an...
Sep 17, 2022
Golf tournament yields huge donations to Nanaimo Community Hospice & KidSport
NANAIMO - A new golf tournament, organized on short notice has scored big for two non-profit groups. The first Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic was held at Cottonwood Golf Course, near Nanaimo Airport, ...
Sep 16, 2022
End of time change still in the works: Premier Horgan
WHISTLER - British Columbia is still waiting for western U.S states to get on board with an initiative to end the twice annual practice of changing clocks. Premier John Horgan told media at the Union ...
Sep 16, 2022
RCMP dive team searches for evidence in connection to fatal stabbing at Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - An investigation and search for evidence related to the fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old Nanaimo man has continued into the water. Members of the RCMP’s E Division Underwater Recovery T...
Sep 16, 2022
Daytime closures returning for final stages of Hwy. 4 upgrades
NANAIMO - The finish line is in sight, but substantial work remains at Kennedy Hill. The roughly 1.5 kilometre stretch of Hwy. 4, east of Tofino/Ucluelet has been under construction since 2019 as crew...
Sep 16, 2022
Extensive water damage shuts down École North Oyster School south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An elementary school south of the airport will remain closed for the rest of the week as crews repair flood damage. Early morning rain through the region is suspected to have caused substant...
Sep 15, 2022
One month out: advanced voting days for 2022 Municipal Election
NANAIMO - There is exactly one month until the next municipal election. Voters will head to the polls to elect new Mayor’s, city or town councillors, Regional District directors and School Board...
Sep 15, 2022
UPDATE: Body of missing Nanoose Bay man found following missing persons investigation
UPDATE - Oceanside RCMP report they have located the body of Ottavio Cutillo. Foul play is not suspected in his death. The driver of the white truck police were looking for also made contact with offi...
Sep 15, 2022
Large restaurant, housing envisioned as part of redevelopment proposal near Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Drastic redevelopment plans across the street from NRGH aims to add supportive services for medical professionals and the general public. A development permit application submitted to City H...
Sep 15, 2022
