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Mid-Island United Way secures another decade of funding to combat homelessness

NANAIMO - Support workers, United Way staff and many organizations across the mid-Island area can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their efforts will continue to be supported. Signy Madden, executive ...

Qualicum Beach receives $700K for Memorial Ave. walkway

OCEANSIDE - The Town of Qualicum Beach can now finish a major project connecting two of the most picturesque parts of town. The provincial government announced nearly $700,000 to complete a walking an...

Prices going up as BC Ferries removes fuel rebates

NANAIMO - Perhaps the last thing any Islander wants to hear: the price to ride the ferry is going up. BC Ferries announced they are removing fuel rebates starting on June 27 due to the increasing cost...

Still no NRE funding decision, Council demands more legal and financial info

NANAIMO - The future of the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange remains as uncertain as ever, as Council seeks legal advice on the impact funding the non-profit operation would have. Council voted Monday night...

Big crowds expected as Parksville summer street market opens for 15th year

PARKSVILLE - One of the most popular markets on all of Vancouver Island is set to take over downtown Parksville for a 15th year. The Summer by the Sea Street Market kicks off at 6 p.m. on June 12, run...

Oceanside RCMP take substantial amount of drugs off of Parksville streets

PARKSVILLE - The sharp eyes of an Oceanside RCMP officer has led to a notable arrest. Cpl. Michelle LeBrun told NanaimoNewsNOW an officer on patrol last Friday night recognized a 32-year-old man who w...

Temporary strict watering restrictions on the way for Parksville and Nanoose Bay

PARKSVILLE - The strictest level of watering restrictions are temporarily coming to Parksville and Nanoose Bay, as crews complete essential one-time work for the Englishman River Water Service project...

Police: Case of 2 men missing on Vancouver Island considered suspicious

UCLUELET - Police on Vancouver Island say the disappearance of two men who were last seen on May 16 is now considered suspicious and the case has been handed over to the Vancouver Island Integrated Ma...

RDN efforts against ocean litter receives national support

NANAIMO - A resolution from the Regional District of Nanaimo will hopefully soon end up on the Prime Minister's desk. On June 2, an RDN resolution about creating a national strategy to combat ocean li...

Workplace accident in Parksville claims life of Nanaimo man

PARKSVILLE - A Nanaimo man has died in a workplace accident in Parksville. A release from the City of Parksville confirmed the subcontracted truck driver passed away on Monday, June 4 at the operation...