NanaimoNewsNOW journalists have more than 40 years of experience living and working in the communities they serve and are passionate about reporting the news that matters to residents of Nanaimo, B.C. Their coverage includes breaking news stories, traffic updates, coverage of sports (including a section devoted to the local Clippers hockey team), weather, community events and information services, like classified advertising and obituaries. NanaimoNewsNOW is a division of Pattison Media, Canada’s largest Western-based media company. It also partners with local radio stations, 102.3 the Wave and 106.9 the Wolf, to reach a larger audience with its reporting. NanaimoNewsNOW is a for-profit newsroom that relies on advertising and also produces sponsored content.

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Nanaimo, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2009
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Nanaimo, BC

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Sports
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Mobile app
YouTube
Twitter

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Branded content or native advertising
Local advertising sold by own team

Why is this profile included?

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