Tag Archives: People

NANAIMO - New signs are temporarily posted around Buttertubs Marsh after a cougar was spotted several times in recent days. Conservation Officer Stuart Bates told NanaimoNewsNOW the cougar was first s...

NANAIMO - A new survey has confirmed the grim reality of renting in Nanaimo. A renter and landlord survey conducted by the City of Nanaimo in April and May showed 79 per cent of renters spend more tha...

PARKSVILLE - City council has halted progress on a proposed aquatic centre.The decision was made during a meeting on Monday, July 5 after red flags were raised by WSP Canada, a company contracted to s...

NANAIMO - The process of turning a vital hub for Nanaimo's homeless into supportive housing is going ahead. Councillors approved a development permit and housing agreement for 285 Prideaux St. on Mond...

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's quest to become more green is being thwarted by a blue bin.Data collected by Recycle BC over the last two years in Nanaimo showed levels of improperly recycled materials a...

KAMLOOPS - The sole surviving member of the Vancouver Asahi Baseball Club, and longtime Kamloops resident, Kaye Kaminishi will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Kamloops Sr. Men's Baseball Leag...

NANAIMO - Big jumps at the gas pump are expected in Nanaimo. The price of gas reached 165.9 cents as of Monday, July 5, the highest ever according to gasbuddy.com. "Record prices right across the prov...

NANAIMO - A significant amount of money is now available in funding for organizations working to reduce homelessness. Nearly $1.1 million is available for the Nanaimo area and slightly less than $1 mi...

LANTZVILLE - Four new electric vehicle charging stations will help people in Nanoose Bay and travellers along the Island Highway. The Nanoose Economic Development Corporation is receiving a $210,000 g...

NANAIMO - The only two public art pieces showing pride and inclusivity with Nanaimo's LGBTQ2+ community were destroyed over the weekend.Black paint and a roller was used on both the rainbow crosswalk ...