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Schedule locked in for 2025/26 Nanaimo Clippers season
NANAIMO - The full 2025/26 regular season schedule for the Nanaimo Clippers is confirmed. The first of 26 home dates at Frank Crane Arena will also open the team’s season on Sept. 19 as the Clip...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jul 20, 2025
Car wash & nine-lot home development move forward in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A number of new, smaller homes and a car wash may soon be coming to town. Councillors approved a rezoning amendment at 510 Chester Rd. on Wednesday, July 16, to develop several one-un...
Jordan Davidson Jul 20, 2025
VI Raiders open BCFC season on the road
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders want to see the 2025 season begin the same way the 2024 campaign ended, on a winning streak. The team earned a 4-6 record but capped off their last BCFC season with three cons...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 19, 2025
Summer studio tour running all weekend through Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - A wide array of artisans will be showcasing their work over the next two days across a variety of venues. Organizers of the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour have partnered with local restaurants ...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 19, 2025
Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August
OTTAWA - The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August. More than 55,000 s...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 18, 2025
Dry weather, careless actions causing spike in Nanaimo brush fire frequency
NANAIMO - Amid the hot and dry weather conditions currently affecting much of the region, residents are being reminded to be fire safe. This warning comes after the province is calling for voluntary w...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 18, 2025
Robo-call scam targeting Ladysmith residents
LADYSMITH - A new version of an old scam is focused on local residents. A release from the Town on Thursday, July 17 stated a series of robo-calls received recently by Ladysmith residents were “...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 18, 2025
Bottles, balloons, buoyancy: Nanaimo Silly Boats ready to hit the water
NANAIMO - The silliest weekend on the local events calendar is finally here. The Nanaimo Child Development Centre will host the 39th annual Silly Boat Regatta at Maffeo Sutton Park and the Nanaimo Har...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 18, 2025
Nanaimo-born receives most CCMA nominations, including entertainer of the year
NANAIMO - A local country singer and ‘American Idol’ star is tied for the most nominations heading into this year’s Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Cameron Whitcomb, 22, p...
Jordan Davidson Jul 17, 2025
‘Generational opportunity:’ Qualicum considers purchase & development of Eaglecrest golf course
QUALICUM BEACH - A major land purchase is under heavy consideration, which could transform a key town neighbourhood. Council and staff are opening up public consultation, as well as doing their due di...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 17, 2025