Does Nanaimo have a daily newspaper?

The Nanaimo Daily Free Press was founded by George Norris in 1874. It is the second-oldest newspaper in Vancouver Island.

What is the name of the Nanaimo newspaper?

NanaimoNewsNOW | Nanaimo news, sports, weather, real estate, classifieds and more.

Who owns Nanaimo News Bulletin?

Black Press
Nanaimo Daily News

Type Daily newspaper
Owner(s) Black Press
Founder(s) George Norris
Publisher Andrea Rosato-Taylor
Editor Philip Wolf

Is Nanaimo BC a good place to live?

The city has been recognized as one of the best places to live on national and even international lists. Over the past four years, Nanaimo has experienced strong growth at 8%. These numbers are quite higher than the national average growth of 5% and even the growth in BC of 5.3%.

How do you say Nanaimo bar?

The Nanaimo bar (pronounced nuh-NYE-mo) is a three-layer no-bake square that for the last seven decades or so has been a steadfast source of comfort to Canadians at weddings and funerals, birthdays and bar mitzvahs.

Is Nanaimo rough?

Nanaimo ranks third-highest among Vancouver Island cities on Maclean’s magazine’s “most dangerous place to live” rankings. In the national news magazine’s ranking of 229 communities with a population of 10,000 or more people, the City of Nanaimo comes in at 37th in Canada with a crime severity index of 112.

What is the best Neighbourhood in Nanaimo?

A survey of RE/MAX Brokers revealed that the best places to live in Nanaimo are Lower Lantzville, North Nanaimo and Departure Bay rank as the top three neighbourhoods for access to green spaces and parks, walkability, retail and restaurants and the ease of getting around/public transit.

Where do the homeless live in Nanaimo?

Currently, the largest encampment is in the Wesley street area. Officials estimate that there are between 50 to 75 people living there. “I have as much right to be here as anybody else,”says Jen McMillan, who came to the Wesley Street encampment after living in the Labieux Road supportive housing for several months.

Is Nanaimo a rough city?

Is North Nanaimo a safe place to live?

North Nanaimo It’s a safe part of town and possibly the cleanest in all of Nanaimo. You’ll notice several new developments underway offering new townhomes and one- and two-story homes, as this area has been an impetus in the Nanaimo real estate market. Kids will love the Rotary Skatepark next to a public sports field.