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Cigarettes largely responsible for rise in grass fires throughout Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An entirely preventable situation has seen a steady rise in bush fire callouts for local fire crews. Cigarettes have been labelled a primary cause of multiple fires along the side of roads o...
Jul 12, 2021
Homeless person run over, pepper-sprayed in early evening attack
NANAIMO – Police are investigating a “disturbing” attack against a homeless person. A 45-year-old man pushing a shopping cart along Victoria Ave. in central Nanaimo around 9:30 p.m. ...
Jul 11, 2021
Water Cooler: Westwood Lake parking, gas prices & plastic bags
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 discusses increasingly high gas...
Jul 11, 2021
Amplify Nanaimo: That 50’s Barber Shop
NANAIMO - Small, local business to the lifeblood of any community and NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to amplify the work they do in our region. Amplify Nanaimo is a new initiative with Pattison Media and Sav...
Jul 10, 2021
Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club hopes to draw more local youth to try paddling
NANAIMO - Local youth have an opportunity to try paddling on Long Lake in a canoe or kayak. A half day summer camp program is being offered by the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club until Sept. 3. Commodore...
Jul 10, 2021
Long-time Nanaimo Kiwanis club closing as membership dwindles
NANAIMO - A volunteer club which has existed in Nanaimo for roughly 100 years is now at risk of folding. The Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers, which hosts events for Nanaimo youth, will end this fall...
Jul 10, 2021
Drought conditions & water restrictions increase on bone-dry Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Record-high temperatures and well-below average rainfall has led to some of B.C.’s worst drought conditions occurring on Vancouver Island. The province’s drought index upgraded t...
Jul 09, 2021
Nanaimo winner comes forward after $500k Lotto Max win
NANAIMO - The number of big lotto winners in Nanaimo continues to climb. Ria Edmond won a $500,000 in the June 15 Lotto Max draw, splitting a $1 million Maxmillion prize with a winner in Ontario durin...
Jul 09, 2021
Signature Dish: Gina’s Mexican Cafe Chipotle Dinner
NANAIMO - A classic Mexican dish served at Nanaimo’s famous pink house on the hill brings all the spice and heat you’ll want for a fun time out with friends. The chipotle dinner at Gina...
Jul 09, 2021
VIDEO: Couple capture rare encounter with sixgill shark off the coast of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A local couple reeled in more than they bargained for during an evening fishing trip off the coast of Entrance Island near Nanaimo. Roy Ban, his fianc Michelle Smithers and their infant chil...
Jul 09, 2021
