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NANAIMO -A long-standing Nanaimo based movement to bolster the bottom line of worldwide fair trade producers had humble beginnings. Global Village Nanaimo (GVN) is celebrating 25 years since a fair tr...

NANAIMO - Max Itagaki was the offensive hero for the Clippers in a 7-5 victory over the Grizzlies. Itagaki had four goals in the game, three of them set up by linemate Sean Donaldson. Nanaimo was down...

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 looks at the feedback we receiv...

NANAIMO - The Clippers failed to score for just the second time this season in a 5-0 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs. With Clipper coaches Darren Naylor and Colin Birkas on temporary leave veteran junio...

NANAIMO - One of the key anchors to the annual Marine Festival is back after a two-year hiatus. The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival has declared its return, July 9-10 at Maffeo Sutton Park, being run com...

NANAIMO - A female dog found starving on the streets with her five puppies has a new lease on life. Celeste, who now goes by the name Momma, and her puppies were picked up in December of 2021 and brou...

NANAIMO - Following heated debate and public submissions, City councillors are one vote away from approving the framework for a potentially game-changing south Nanaimo development. The high profile Sa...

NANAIMO - They’re simply the best, better than all the rest. All four men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball squads at Vancouver Island University have held the number one ranki...

PARKSVILLE - A weapons investigation has turned up what police say is an illegal firearm. Oceanside RCMP conducted a search warrant on a Parksville-area home on Wednesday, Feb. 16 and uncovered a load...

COURTENAY - After months of construction and endless challenges, the finish line is in site for a major bridge upgrade. Two-way traffic resumed on the 5th Street bridge in Courtenay, signalling a majo...