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‘Likely saved her life:’ Alberta man dies helping stranded driver along Qualicum highway
QUALICUM BEACH - An 80-year-old Alberta man has succumbed to his injuries after being hit by a vehicle while helping another driver and potentially saving her life. In the early morning hours of March...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 11, 2024
Former construction manager pleads guilty to falsely granting permits
NANAIMO - A planned four-day trial instead resulted in guilty pleas by a man in a highly unusual municipal bylaw offence case. Darren Gaudreault pleaded guilty to two charges of allowing occupancy to ...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 11, 2024
Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour
An eruption of magma under the Pacific Ocean floor far off Vancouver Island will be so hot the water will fizz but only scientists will notice. Scientists with Ocean Networks Canada are predicting an ...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 11, 2024
Herring spawn days away from Qualicum, Parksville & Nanaimo coasts
NANAIMO - Despite some weather hampering efforts, fishing boats are still making headway on the first round of the annual herring spawn. Seine boats are set to wrap up their work on Monday, March 11, ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 11, 2024
National medals highlight massive weekend for Nanaimo sports teams
NANAIMO - It was one of the busiest weekends of the year on the local sports calendar. Between national, provincial and regional tournaments and playoff and regular season action there were some big w...
Dan Marshall Mar 11, 2024
‘A great networking opportunity:’ Nanaimo career fair links local job seekers with marine employers
NANAIMO - It’s an event seen to carry as much value for job seekers as it does for employers. The 5th Port Connect Marine Career Fair is Wednesday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Po...
Daryl Major Mar 11, 2024
Nixon injury turns momentum in 6-4 Clippers loss to Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers 6-4 loss to the Eagles was in many ways a tale of two games. Nanaimo was up 4-1 in the second period after playing a very strong first half. The game changed with an injury to g...
Dan Marshall Mar 10, 2024
Options proposed for ‘Flying Phil’ St. Luke memorial in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - How to permanently memorialize an iconic community-first legend is in the hands of the public. An online poll is determining a "Flying Phil" St. Luke memorial for the well known community...
Ian Holmes Mar 10, 2024
Clippers take over sole possession of fourth place with 5-3 win over the Grizzlies
COLWOOD - The Clippers won their fourth place showdown with the Victoria Grizzlies. After a 5-3 win at the Q Centre, Nanaimo has 55 points in the Coastal Division standings, two points more than fifth...
Dan Marshall Mar 09, 2024
‘Spring forward’ and check your smoke detectors this Sunday
NANAIMO - The bi-annual change of the clocks is upon us once again. B.C. residents will “spring forward” one hour on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, but it’s also a good time...
Jordan Davidson Mar 09, 2024