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‘We’re adding substantially more:’ affordable housing complex expanding in Nanaimo

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The number of affordable rental units on a property in central Nanaimo is increasing nearly five-fold.

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NANAIMO - A sizeable injection of affordable and subsidized housing is planned through a new housing developme...

Nanaimo’s Brooklyn Chase excelling in several different sports

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Brooklyn Chase is a 15-year-old athlete who goes to NDSS.

This summer she won a National U16 gold medal in Discus, she also plays hockey, golf and lacrosse.

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NANAIMO - 15-year-old Brooklyn Chase is a champion discus thrower, hockey player and lacrosse player who also ...

Parksville honours fire chief after 35 years of service

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The City of Parksville has honoured their Fire Chief for his years of dedicated service.

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PARKSVILLE - A local fire chief was recently honoured for his long years of dedicated service to the community...

Mounties asking for help after Nanaimo man assaulted twice in two days

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Police in Nanaimo are investigating after a man reported being assaulted twice, in the same place on back-to-back nights.

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NANAIMO - Police are looking for leads after a man reported being attacked twice in consecutive days while wai...

Designs enthusiastically supported for new supporting housing complex in south Nanaimo

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A four storey, 60 bed supportive housing complex in south Nanaimo has cleared its latest hurdle.

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NANAIMO - Design, form and character of a four-storey, 60-bed supportive housing complex in the city's south e...

Toxic drugs claim over 100 lives so far this year across central Vancouver Island

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The number of deaths in Nanaimo this year due to toxic drugs has increased to 48, after 16 people lost their lives in July and August.

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NANAIMO - Sixteen people lost their lives over the summer in the Harbour City as a result of drug toxicity.New...

MS Noordam arrival marks end of 2025 cruise ship season in Nanaimo

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Carrying nearly 1,900 passengers and hundreds more crew, the MS Noordam is docked in Nanaimo for the day, with passengers set to venture out for activities across the mid-Island.

It's the biggest and last cruise ship due here this year.

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NANAIMO - It's the biggest cruise ship arrival in recent memory for the Harbour City. The MV Noordam, operated...

Striking government & postal workers stand in solidarity in Nanaimo

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Local members of the BCGEU, CUPW and PEA gathered in Nanaimo on Friday for a solidarity rally, with all three unions on strike amid contract negotiations.

#Nanaimo

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NANAIMO - It was a show of solidarity from different groups of striking workers, each showing their support to...

‘You’re getting too old for this:’ notorious Nanaimo offender remains in jail

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A notorious Nanaimo offender will remain in jail after being convicted on multiple charges, including assaulting two police officers.

#nanaimo #courts

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NANAIMO - A well-known offender will spend more time in jail following a rash of incidents, including assaulti...

‘Storms are happening more often:’ Hydro makes preparedness pleas ahead of winter months

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A wet and windy winter is forecast for the central Island, as a dominating La Nina pattern is established.

As a result, BC Hydro customers are being asked to prepare, but a "generational divide" is emerging.

#Nanaimo #parksville

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NANAIMO - With a wetter winter widely predicted for the mid-Island, BC Hydro are telling their customers to ge...

Clippers have eye on the future at upcoming BCHL Showcase

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A tricky portion of the BCHL schedule is upon the Nanaimo Clippers, as the team heads to the annual Showcase event in Abbotsford.

They'll play two games for regular season points, but will also be eyeing future collegiate opportunities.

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NANAIMO - The Clippers will travel to Abbotsford during the Thanksgiving long weekend to play in the annual BC...

Campbell River city councillor joins race for federal NDP leadership in Nanaimo

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Campbell River city councillor Tanille Johnston announced she is running to be leader of the federal NDP party at a Nanaimo park Wednesday evening.

#Nanaimo #CampbellRiver

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NANAIMO - A long-time social worker and Campbell River's first Indigenous city councillor has thrown her hat i...

‘Important to plan ahead:’ busy weekend expected on board BC Ferries

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Expect packed sailings on board BC Ferries this long weekend. The company says Thanksgiving is traditionally their fifth busiest time of the year.

#nanaimo #oceanside #bcferries #busyterminals

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NANAIMO - Busy sailings and parking lots are expected this weekend across the BC Ferries network.Upwards of 17...

Banner year as Parksville Beach Festival sees record donations to local non-profits

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A record donation amount is going from the Parksville Beach Festival Society to local Oceanside non-profits, as a thank you for their work during the five week festival.

24 organizations are benefitting from just over $88,000.

#Parksville #Qualicum

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PARKSVILLE - It's the most money ever donated back into the community in the history of an Oceanside showcase ...

Ground broken for 16-bed ‘home away from home’ at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

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A new 16-bed housing complex for families to stay at while their loved one receives critical medical care is being built at the Nanaimo hospital, opening in the spring of 2027.

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NANAIMO - Expected to be complete by spring 2027, a new housing complex will help keep families together while...

Average asking rents drop for 12th straight month to $2,123 in September: report

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B.C. and Alberta saw the largest decline in average rental prices last month, down 5.5 per cent year-over-year, compared to a decrease of 3.2 per cent nationwide in the same month.

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TORONTO — Average asking rents in Canada fell 3.2 per cent in September from a year earlier to $2,123, marking the 12th straight month of annual declines. The latest monthly report from Rentals.ca and...

Former Nanaimo teacher awaits sentence for possessing over 2,400 child sex abuse images

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A 32-year-old man who worked as a substitute teacher at School District 68 will soon be sentenced for possession of child pornography.

#nanaimo #court

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Editor's note: This article contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. NANA...

Parksville senior loses $200,000 in months-long crypto scam recommended by friend

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A Parksville senior has lost around $200,000 over the course of three months in what they believed was a cryptocurrency investment opportunity.

They were alerted to the situation by a friend.

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PARKSVILLE - A local senior has lost around $200,000 from a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme they were in...

Mid-island municipalities encourage digital accounts in wake of Canada Post strike

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Several local governments have been forced to change their approach on a number of fronts, as a result of ongoing job action at Canada Post.

Affected are bill payments, permits and voting in a referendum.

#Nanaimo #Parksville

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NANAIMO - As the strike by Canadian postal workers extends into October, local municipalities are warning resi...

Crosswalk, intersection improvements approved near Chase River & Cinnabar schools

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Three projects in Chase River and Cinnabar Valley were approved Monday night by Nanaimo Councillors, at a cost of around $370,000, partially covered by grants.

All three are designed to get more kids walking and riding to and from school.

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NANAIMO - Three active transportation infrastructure projects are aiming to provide a safer way for kids to ge...

Trio of charges laid after man seen kicking & punching dog near downtown Nanaimo

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A man with an extensive criminal record from northern B.C. is facing three new charges in connection to a late July incident where he allegedly punched and kicked his dog near downtown Nanaimo.

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NANAIMO - A man from northern B.C. with a long criminal history is facing more charges, this time related to a...

Nanaimo man facing assault charge after motorcycle incident with cyclist

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An incident between a motorcyclist and a bicyclist in Nanaimo, caught on dash cam video has resulted in criminal charges.

#nanaimo #altercation #caughtonvideo

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NANAIMO - A local man, already facing drug possession charges, has been arrested and charged in connection to ...

Proposed Parksville grocery store to be ‘community first approach’, public hearing postponed

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 7d

The nature of a proposed 18,000 sqft grocery store, part of a large residential development on Resort Dr. in Parksville, is now a little clearer.

But final approval will have to wait, as a planned public hearing for this month was postponed.

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PARKSVILLE - The size, scope and makeup of a proposed south end grocery store is a little clearer, following m...

RCMP focusing search for missing woman in central Nanaimo area

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UPDATE: Police advise Craigie has been located safe and sound.

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Police in Nanaimo have an extra presence through central areas of the city, looking for a missing 80-year-old woman who left her home Monday morning and has not returned.

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NANAIMO - Local Mounties are actively on the lookout for a missing 80-year-old woman.Christine Craigie has not...