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Additional work needed before surface upgrades to Third St. sports zone
NANAIMO - A strategic rethink and more consideration to “future proofing” is behind a jump in budget to upgrades at and around Serauxmen Stadium. Councillors gave unanimous approval during...
Nov 15, 2021
Record-breaking cookie campaign pushes NRGH closer to new ICU
NANAIMO - Locals clearly have a sweet tooth and a passion for fundraising. The Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation said a record $27,500 was raised in 2021 during the Tim Horton’s Smile Coo...
Nov 14, 2021
Additional COVID-19 cases confirmed at NRGH outbreak
NANAIMO - Follow up rounds of testing have confirmed two additional cases linked to a COVID-19 outbreak at NRGH. One patient and one staff member recently tested positive, bringing the total number of...
Nov 14, 2021
Amplify Nanaimo: Curious Comics
NANAIMO - Small, local business to the lifeblood of any community and NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to amplify the work they do in our region. Amplify Nanaimo is an initiative with Pattison Media and Save-o...
Nov 14, 2021
Clippers drop 5-3 decision in Langley
NANAIMO - The Clippers got into a hole too deep to get out of in a 5-3 loss to the Langley Rivermen. Langley broke a 1-1 tie midway through the second period by scoring three goals in a four minute sp...
Nov 13, 2021
Water Cooler: People living rough in Nanaimo, Cinnabar accessibility
NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside. This week's feature discusses root causes of homele...
Nov 13, 2021
Nanaimo COVID-19 immunization and testing clinics combined in one location
NANAIMO - Two clinics involved in testing and vaccinations for COVID-19 are being consolidated, according to Island Health. The Beban Park immunization clinic and the VIU testing and collection clinic...
Nov 13, 2021
Itagaki’s two goals lead Clippers to 4-2 win over Eagles
NANAIMO - The Clippers erased a first period deficit and went on to beat the Eagles 4-2 in Surrey. Kai Daniells opened the scoring 36 seconds into the contest but the Clippers were down 2-1 after the ...
Nov 12, 2021
Operator of Ladysmith long-term care home suspended for 18 months
LADYSMITH - The former operator of a local long-term care home is suspended from operating such facilities for 18 months. A notice published in late Oct. on the website for the B.C. College of Nurses ...
Nov 12, 2021
VIU basketball program aims for two national titles as women prepare to host nationals
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women’s basketball team will end the season by hosting the CCAA nationals while the men’s squad will try to earn their spot at their own national tournament in T...
Nov 12, 2021
