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NANAIMO - All mass vaccination clinics in B.C. are open to eligible recipients on Wednesday Aug. 4 to get immunized against COVID-19. Walk-in Wednesday enables everybody 12-years-old and up to receive...

NANAIMO - Many areas of Nanaimo felt its first drop of rain in months over the August long weekend, but none fell where it mattered most. The Environment Canada sensor stationed at Nanaimo Airport rec...

NANAIMO - A man has life-threatening injuries after a mid-day dirt bike crash in Nanaimo. RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the crashed happened in the 3700 block of Rock City Rd. at about 12 p.m. on ...

NANAIMO - A bird hitting a power transformer in downtown Nanaimo caused a utility line to fall, leading to a substantial power outage and traffic delays. The crown corporation reported the incident oc...

NANAIMO - Two local riders are looking to make their riding dreams a reality. Joel Wilson and Dan Morison are in the final stages of a North America-wide contest to build a custom chopper motorcycle w...

Editor’s Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous children at Canada’s residential schools. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Res...

NANAIMO - Sheldon Rempal is coming back to the province where he had tremendous success as a Junior hockey player. The 25-year-old was signed to a two-way contract by the Vancouver Canucks on July 28....

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 recent developments f...

LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival. Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children’s bullhead der...

QUALICUM BEACH - One man remains in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing. Police and emergency services were called to near the Riverside Resort in the 3500 block of Island Hwy. West ar...