Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Nanaimo Home
‘It’s awesome, seeing them play:’ new accessible playground at École Quarterway end of long journey
NANAIMO - It’s officially the end of a journey which has seen kindergarteners grow into soon-to-be high schoolers. A new accessible playground at cole Quarterway is officially open, months after...
May 24, 2022
Nanaimo man awaits sentence for damaging sex offence against 13-year-old girl
Editor’s note: This story contains details of sex abuse involving a minor and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - Sentencing arguments unravelled events lea...
May 24, 2022
Workers, driver & dog escape injury after SUV smashes into Nanaimo pet store
NANAIMO - No-one was injured after an SUV drove through the front windows of a pet store. Fire Rescue crews were called to the Bosley’s on Bowen Rd., near East Wellington Rd. just after 12 p.m. ...
May 24, 2022
Man drowns after Sunday evening swim at Long Lake
NANAIMO - Local search and rescue crews recovered the body of a man who is believed to have drowned in Long Lake. Nanaimo RCMP say the man was seen swimming toward the north end of Long Lake in the ev...
May 24, 2022
Cedar man agrees to peace bond following online communication with underage girl
NANAIMO - A year long peace bond was applied to a man in relation to a series of alleged sexually explicit messages to a girl three years ago. The order is not a criminal conviction, but rather an ack...
May 24, 2022
Direct Nanaimo-Toronto flights set to ‘get travellers to many global destinations later that same day’
NANAIMO - Direct flights between Vancouver Island and eastern Canada are set to resume for the summer season. Air Canada service from Nanaimo Airport to Toronto Pearson will begin June 29 and running ...
May 23, 2022
Mid-week Island Roots market boosted by best winter ever
NANAIMO - A local mid-week market is growing from strength to strength. The Island Roots market, which is open every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the south end of Beban Park on Bowen Rd., offers...
May 23, 2022
Equipment and efficiency upgrades at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre contingent on grant money
NANAIMO - The future of a $5.6 million upgrade to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will be largely influenced by the result of a CleanBC grant. City Councillors voted nearly unanimously to proceed with the ...
May 23, 2022
Harry Potter-clad canines chase Quidditch Cup glory
NANAIMO - It might not quite be the golden snitch, but for dogs competing this weekend a flying frisbee is just as fun to grab. The Nanaimo Disc Dog Club is hosting their annual three-day event at Ced...
May 22, 2022
Hundreds of microchips to track pets of Nanaimo area low income earners
NANAIMO - A donation of 500 microchips to keep a virtual leash on local pets is going a long way in providing peace of mind to low income earners. Helping Paws, a three-year-old initiative providing f...
May 21, 2022
