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‘Their timing is impeccable:’ Nanaimo’s Funkanometry into next round of Canada’s Got Talent
NANAIMO - There appears to be no stopping a local dance duo. Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush, better known as the high-energy dance act Funkanometry, auditioned for Canada’s Got Talent during the ...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 03, 2024
One day closure prevents access to Mt. Benson’s summit
NANAIMO - Managing hazardous trees on a section of a popular hiking trail resulted in a temporary closure of the primary route leading up Mt. Benson. An extended section of trail beyond the first view...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 03, 2024
Cool, dry March for Nanaimo does little to ease drought concerns
NANAIMO - Despite a few warm days, March was a bit cooler than normal temperature-wise for the mid-Island with the lack of precipitation continuing to cause concern. Environment Canada meteorologist B...
Jordan Davidson Apr 02, 2024
Pedestrian dies after hit by truck in central Nanaimo, driver in custody
NANAIMO - A 53-year-old woman hit by a truck in Nanaimo near the hospital on Tuesday has died as a result of her injuries. Emergency crews were called to Boundary Ave. near Meredith Rd. in front of th...
Ian Holmes Apr 02, 2024
Nanaimo RCMP arrest pair for allegedly stealing truck in Comox
NANAIMO - Technology played a key role in reuniting a Comox homeowner with his truck. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said on Friday, March 22 at 2:30 a.m. a Comox homeowner immediately reported h...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 02, 2024
Former Clipper goalie signs NHL deal with Panthers
NANAIMO - The goalie who led the Clippers to the BCHL finals in 2022 has signed a two-year entry level contract with the Florida Panthers. Cooper Black just finished his second year playing NCAA Divis...
Dan Marshall Apr 02, 2024
‘I got pretty heavily into it:’ Nanaimo drug trafficker jailed, hopes to beat addiction
NANAIMO - Drugs, heroin and fentanyl in particular, derailed a Nanaimo man who's hoping to get his life back on track. Gordon Clifford Brooks, 58, was handed a 20-month jail sentence on Wednesday, Mar...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 02, 2024
Stranded orca calf remains in B.C. lagoon, breaching at regular intervals
ZEBALLOS - A stranded killer whale calf is showing signs of regular activity as it breaches every seven to 10 minutes in a lagoon near the northern Vancouver Island village of Zeballos. The two year-o...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 02, 2024
Federal Conservative leader visits Nanaimo, unloads ‘axe the tax’ campaign
NANAIMO - The federal Conservative Party of Canada leader honed in on the rising carbon tax across the country while reiterating a few key policy items during a campaign-style stop near Nanaimo. The s...
Ian Holmes Apr 01, 2024
Nanaimo transit system expanding with better links to Comox Valley, Duncan & Victoria
NANAIMO - Thousands of new hours of transit service are coming to the Regional District’s network, improving connections both internally and with other Island communities. BC Transit announced T...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 01, 2024