Tag Archives: People

Editor's Note: NanaimoNewsNOW has updated this story to add a statement published Thursday, July 22 from the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre.NANAIMO - The former executive director of the Nanaimo Aboriginal...

UPDATE - An intensive search for a missing vulnerable cockatoo had a happy ending.An exotic cockatoo named Billie, who isn't much larger than a crow, was rescued by its owner at about 3:30 p.m. on Wed...

NANAIMO - Firefighters and rope rescue technicians pulled off a successful rescue of a small dog which fell down an infamous hiking spot south of the city.Crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue attended the s...

After backstopping the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final, Carey Price has been left unprotected for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Price could become the face of the NHL's 32nd franchis...

NANAIMO - Island Health is warning drug users to take extra precautions with toxic drugs leading to increased overdoses in Nanaimo.Island Health announced an overdose advisory in Nanaimo on the aftern...

Editor's Note: The following story contains details of documented abuse of children and is not suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A large child porn bust linked to a Nanaimo man...

NANAIMO - Health authorities across the province will soon be able to offer pharmaceutical-grade drugs in a bid to shut out a toxic drug supply in B.C.The provincial government is budgeting $22.6 mill...

QUALICUM BEACH - An extended mat on Qualicum Beach's waterfront to help the mobility challenged enjoy the beach had a rocky debut.The Town's manager of operations Arnold Schwabe said the portable non-...

NANAIMO - The recent heat wave and increased social gatherings stressed B.C.'s emergency health service. In response, health minister Adrian Dix announced on Wednesday, July 14 85 paramedics and 30 di...

NANAIMO - A long time employee of a south Nanaimo veterinary clinic says more professionals are required to care for sick and injured pets.Erika Boulet, manager of Petroglyph Animal Hospital, said Nan...