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Dog rescued from ‘shockingly unsanitary conditions’ living her best life with mid-Island family
NANAIMO - After being rescued from awful living conditions, one puppy is now making the most of life after finding her forever home. In November, 44 animals were found in what was described as “...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 04, 2024
Clippers put forth strong team effort in 4-2 win over Kings
NANAIMO - The Clippers played with the lead most of the night but had to be sharp for the entire contest in a well earned 4-2 win over Powell River. Dylan Kinch scored his first goals as a Clipper inc...
Dan Marshall Feb 03, 2024
Nanaimo Track and Field Club holds annual awards ceremony
NANAIMO- Local track and field athletes were honoured at a recent ceremony at the Nanaimo Yacht Club. The close to 150 people who attended saw 27 awards given out at the Nanaimo Track and Field Club&#...
Dan Marshall Feb 03, 2024
Police seek man alleged of stealing $30K from home improvement stores
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help advance their ongoing investigation into thefts from multiple south coast home improvement stores. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien stated since earl...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 03, 2024
Clippers overpowered 6-3 by high flying Warriors
NANAIMO - The Clippers honoured their alumni and 2004 Fred Page Cup winning team before their game against West Kelowna but ended up on the wrong side of a 6-3 score. In the first period the Warriors ...
Dan Marshall Feb 03, 2024
‘We were originally intended to be a fall fair:’ VIEx shifting annual fair to mid-September
NANAIMO - The 130th edition of the Vancouver Island Exhibition will feel a little different than in years past. Citing midway availability and competing fairs elsewhere on the Island, VIEx organizers ...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 02, 2024
Extensive search underway for missing woman in Nanaimo’s Millstone River area
NANAIMO - Numerous police and search and rescue resources are looking for a woman last seen early Thursday morning. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said 48-year-old Nancy Gagne was last seen...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 02, 2024
NHL to allow players to compete at Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030
TORONTO - The NHL is heading back to the Olympics. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced today during the league’s all-star festivities that its players will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Wint...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 02, 2024
‘She’s predicted…:’ Van-Isle Violet puts perfect prognostication record on the line
NANAIMO - After correctly predicting an extended winter in each of the last two years, Van Isle Violet sees no reason to change her mind. Helped by staff at the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Founda...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 02, 2024
‘One day it was 40-some passes over my house:’ Qualicum residents concerned over noisy airport traffic
QUALICUM BEACH - Some local residents are calling for change to procedures in a bid to reduce, or eliminate, excessive noise from the town’s airport. Boosted by a new online system launched late...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 02, 2024