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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 ...
Ian Holmes 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...
Alex Rawnsley 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 ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff 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...
Dan Marshall 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...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 10, 2021
Nanaimo-area organizations receive provincial funding to tackle racism
NANAIMO - Four Nanaimo-area organizations or projects were given a helping hand in their fight against racism. The four $5,000 grants were awarded from the BC Multiculturalism Grants program, which is...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 10, 2021
Clippers drop first game of pod season 3-2 to Cowichan
PORT ALBERNI – The Clippers perfect start to the season came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Capitals. Nolan Hutcheson got the Clippers on the board in the first period but Cowichan grabbed the...
Dan Marshall Apr 09, 2021
Signature Dish: Smokin’ George’s Porkinator Sandwich
NANAIMO - Some people try to share the Smokin’ George’s Porkinator but most can’t. “Most people just down it,” restaurant owner George Kulai said. “They get their t...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 09, 2021
Nanaimo police searching for man involved in downtown stabbing
NANAIMO - Local police are hoping to identify a man accused of stabbing another during a disagreement in the downtown. Police were called to the parking lot of the Port Place Mall around 8 p.m. on Thu...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 09, 2021
South and Central Vancouver Island split difference of new Island Health COVID cases
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health were split almost evenly between the southern and central regions. South Vancouver Island on April 9 saw 25 new cases while central Vancouve...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 09, 2021