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Limited recreation opportunities return to Vancouver Island University
NANAIMO – Vancouver Island University has resumed recreation opportunities for students on and off campus. The weight room is once again open, there are a few different activities in the gymnasi...
Dan Marshall Jan 16, 2021
Province claims residents seeing light at end of the COVID-19 tunnel
NANAIMO - The province says B.C. residents are “finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel” despite the number of new daily COVID-19 cases remaining high. The claim made in Dr. Bonn...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 15, 2021
Nanaimo Jr. A Timbermen add six players in midget draft
NANAIMO - The Junior A Timbermen added six new players to their organization in the annual BCJALL midget draft. The event was held virtually on Thursday, Jan. 14 from the Langley Events Centre. Genera...
Dan Marshall Jan 15, 2021
Old Coombs Community Hall fondly remembered after devastating fire
COOMBS - A substantial fire levelling the historic old Coombs Community Hall is igniting memories and emotions for those deeply tied to the site. The nearly 100-year-old structure on Hwy. 4 in the spr...
Ian Holmes Jan 15, 2021
Hockey opportunities in the U.S. leave Clippers looking to fill roster spots
NANAIMO - The Clippers have lost some key players to hockey south of the border. After winning the Island Cup in November, Nanaimo lost forward Tim Washe to the NCAA and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother ...
Dan Marshall Jan 14, 2021
Dr. Henry combatting discrimination & racism against Island First Nations
NANAIMO - Disparaging comments against Vancouver Island Indigenous bands are of great concern to B.C.’s provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry addressed reports of racism and discrimination...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 14, 2021
Tire slashers hit more than ten vehicles in multi-night spree through central Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Police are looking to gain traction in their investigation into several senseless tire slashings. Vehicle owners along multiple streets in central Nanaimo reported at least one tire being sl...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 14, 2021
Nanaimo to Cowichan Valley transit route to come online in 2022
NANAIMO - A long-promised transit route between Nanaimo and Duncan is finally coming to fruition. The Regional District of Nanaimo’s transit committee on Thursday, Jan. 14 endorsed firm details ...
Spencer Sterritt Jan 14, 2021
Pedestrian safety upgrades throughout Nanaimo eyed through increased budget
NANAIMO - The safety of a collision-prone intersection in Harewood will likely form part of a pending report to council on pedestrian infrastructure upgrades in Nanaimo. Throughout 2019, the city cond...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 14, 2021
Island Health bounces back to near record high of new cases found
NANAIMO - A dip in new cases of COVID-19 discovered within Island Health was temporary. Another 28 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by Island Health on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This is up significantly...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 13, 2021