Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Clippers troubles with Grizzlies continue in 6-1 loss
PORT ALBERNI – The Clippers suffered their third 6-1 loss to the Grizzlies this season on May 1. With one game remaining in the six game season series the Grizzlies have taken four of the five m...
May 01, 2021
Helping Wheels: Eden Gardens
NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to announce May’s Helping Wheels winner. In partnership with Nissan of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Mitsubishi, the winning non-profit each month will receive a $1,000 c...
May 01, 2021
Air quality upgrades nearly wrap decade-long journey for Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools
NANAIMO - Extensive upgrades at a Nanaimo school won’t be the only work done to better protect students. A new, high-efficiency HVAC system will be included as part of seismic upgrades to Cilair...
May 01, 2021
Three late goals sink Clippers in 4-3 loss to Bulldogs
NANAIMO – Three goals against in a span of 3:26 was the difference in the Clippers 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Goals by Luke Lavery in the first, Brody Waters in the ...
Apr 30, 2021
Nanaimo-trained weightlifter earns double gold at Canadian nationals
NANAIMO - A change in scenery and routine hasn’t deterred a locally trained weightlifter from her march towards some lofty goals. Georgia Cameron won two gold medals at the recent Canadian Junio...
Apr 30, 2021
31 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health as frontline workers become eligible to apply for vaccines
NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Island Health continue to drop as good news was announced for essential workers. Island Health announced 31 new cases on Friday, April 30. New cases ha...
Apr 30, 2021
Non-essential travel road blocks not coming to Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Police won’t be waiting on Vancouver Island highways to stop people from travelling out of their area. Mike Farnworth, public safety minister, confirmed during a Friday, April 30 media...
Apr 30, 2021
Campaign helping Nanaimo and area women receive menstrual products they need
NANAIMO - A campaign to get menstrual products to the women who need them most is now in its second year. Signy Madden, executive director of the United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island, said...
Apr 30, 2021
Signature Dish: Ricky’s 24-hour Braised Short Ribs
NANAIMO - If you compared a good meal to a nice, warm hug then the 24-hour braised short ribs would be one from your mom. Slow cooked, delicately treated and beautifully presented, one of the newest d...
Apr 30, 2021
Fatal overdoses increasing in Nanaimo and across B.C.
NANAIMO - The number of lives lost each month to illicit substances in Nanaimo is increasing from the month before. Data from the BC Coroners Service unveiled on Thursday, April 29 showed nine people ...
Apr 30, 2021
