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Asian giant hornet sightings evade widespread monitoring effort
NANAIMO - Fears have eased about an invasive honey bee-killing insect making B.C.’s south coast and the pacific northwest a permanent home. Provincial apiculturist Paul van Westendorp reported n...
Alex Rawnsley Sep 26, 2020
1 new COVID-19 case confirmed for Island Health after quiet week
NANAIMO - The three day streak of no new COVID-19 cases within Island Health has ended. A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday, Sept. 25 confirmed one new case within Is...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 25, 2020
Nanaimo RCMP blitz catches too many drivers on their cellphones
NANAIMO - A traffic blitz targeting people using cellphones while driving had familiar results. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said 19 people received tickets during a 90 minute stakeout on the ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 25, 2020
Mid-Island Pirates win unique Zack Downey tournament in Victoria
NANAIMO - The one and only 2020 tournament for the Mid Island Pirates ended with a victory. The Pirates won the Zack Downey Memorial Tournament with a 7-6 walk off win over the Parksville Royals on Se...
Dan Marshall Sep 25, 2020
Delayed property tax deadline looms, late payment penalties apply Oct. 1
NANAIMO - Time is running out to pay your property tax bill and avoid late fees. Late payment penalities of five per cent apply in all mid island municipalities on Oct. 1. The payment windows were pus...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 25, 2020
Island Health avoids new COVID-19 cases for third straight day
NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health remains steady. No new cases were announced within the health authority on Thursday, Sept. 24. This is the third straight day of no new case...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 24, 2020
Island-wide prolific offender arrested in Nanaimo with stolen ID and shotguns
NANAIMO - A prolific offender wanted for alleged criminal activity across Vancouver Island is now in police custody. The Nanaimo RCMP Street Crimes Unit arrested 24-year-old Austin Carlson-McPherson o...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 24, 2020
Nanaimo Clippers announce extensive pre-season campaign
NANAIMO - The Clippers preseason schedule is out with 16 games over a two month span. From Oct. 2 to Nov. 14 the club will play 14 games against the Victoria Grizzlies, Alberni Valley Bulldogs, and Co...
Dan Marshall Sep 24, 2020
Nanaimo man to be sentenced for sex assault against young girl and possessing child porn
NANAIMO - Disturbing details will be revealed in the case of a Nanaimo man who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl and had a large child porn collection. Steven James Houting, 47, pleaded guilty t...
Ian Holmes Sep 24, 2020
VIU fundraiser success creates $2 million in new scholarships and awards
NANAIMO - More opportunities are now available for students needing financial assistance to attend Vancouver Island University. The Imagine VIU fundraising campaign raised $7.3 million in the last two...
Spencer Sterritt Sep 23, 2020