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Nanaimo councillor trying to bring provincial eyes to downtown Nanaimo problems
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo councillor wants to find new ways to draw provincial attention to the situation unfolding on Nanaimo streets. Coun. Erin Hemmens during a meeting at the council table on Monday, Ap...
Apr 13, 2021
VIDEO: Hutcheson experiencing ups and downs of Island Division pod season.
NANAIMO - The Clippers have already had a three game winning streak and two game losing skid in the first two weeks of the BCHL season. Nanaimo reeled off a trio of wins out of the gate following a 2-...
Apr 12, 2021
‘This is our third wave:’ nearly 3,300 COVID cases announced in B.C.
NANAIMO - New COVID-19 cases in the province took another upward swing. Health officials announced 3,289 new cases of the virus since Friday, April 9 throughout B.C. including 169 new cases in the Isl...
Apr 12, 2021
Nanaimo teenager beaten, stripped naked in public assault near Long Lake
NANAIMO - A local teenager was assaulted and stripped naked after a party in north Nanaimo. Police said the 15-year-old victim was leaving a gathering near Long Lake around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April ...
Apr 12, 2021
Nanaimo rent bank sees sizable influx of applications for assistance
NANAIMO - The recently opened rent bank in Nanaimo has helped dozens avoid homelessness. Azura Kines, case manager with the John Howard Society who administer the program, told NanaimoNewsNOW theyR...
Apr 12, 2021
Nanaimo man accused of sexually abusing two young sons awaits judge’s decision
Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - Historic allegations of a Nanaimo father sexually ...
Apr 12, 2021
‘It’s just in rough shape:’ upgrades needed to popular Morrell sanctuary trail
NANAIMO - A beloved park in the heart of the city is needing some love and attention. The popular Yew Loop trail at Morrell Nature Sanctuary is falling victim to a massive spike in visitors with the s...
Apr 11, 2021
Fairview elementary reports new COVID-19 exposure
NANAIMO – A local elementary school has experienced a new COVID-19 exposure. A late night tweet from School District 68 on Saturday, April 10, confirmed an exposure event at Fairview elementary ...
Apr 10, 2021
Clippers struggle against Grizzlies in 6-1 loss
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers dropped their second game in a row in the Island pod season 6-1 to Victoria. Nanaimo was without two regulars in the line up and also played with a short bench against a hi...
Apr 10, 2021
Helping Wheels: Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter
NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to announce April’s Helping Wheels winner. In partnership with Nissan of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Mitsubishi, the winning non-profit each month will receive a $1,000...
Apr 10, 2021
