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‘He yelled and screamed at the driver then the car took off:’ Lantzville couple and their dogs victims of hit and run
NANAIMO - Two people and their dogs were left seriously injured following a suspected hit and run in Lantzville. Local police report a couple, Geoff and June, were walking on Lorenzen Lane, off the en...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 04, 2022
Nanaimo teenager wows through ‘Hollywood Week’ on American Idol
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo-born teenage singing sensation has taken the next step toward his American Idol dream. Cameron Whitcomb survived Hollywood Week Sunday, April 3 on the ABC singing competition to mo...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 04, 2022
Overnight storm causes widespread power outages through Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO - Heavy wind and rain has played havoc on the power grid on Vancouver Island. Thousands woke up without power on Monday, April 4 as a result of strong winds from an overnight storm. Major outa...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 04, 2022
VIDEO: 90-year-old Nanaimo gardener takes landscaping to another level
NANAIMO - Maintaining his flawless half acre Nanaimo property offers Leo Katila the gift of being excited to wake up every morning. The 90-year-old’s lot is often mistaken for a public park, whe...
Ian Holmes Apr 04, 2022
New state of the art scoreboards coming to Ladysmith sport fields
LADYSMITH - A handful of local sports fields are getting a facelift. Forrest Field, Aggie Field and Holland Creek Ballpark will be on the receiving end of new modern and remote-controlled scoreboards ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 03, 2022
Longtime Nanaimo shelter operator reflects on career, offers insight on serving the vulnerable
NANAIMO - Speaking up about battling addiction lights his eyes up with hope as opposed to pain. He knows the devastation addiction has on families and communities - he lived it and provided guidance t...
Ian Holmes Apr 03, 2022
Clippers take first two playoff games at home, beat Surrey 7-4 in Game 2
NANAIMO - The Clippers gave up an early first goal but quickly tied the score and skated to a 7-4 victory over Surrey. Buddy Johnson gave the Eagles their only lead four minutes into the game but it l...
Dan Marshall Apr 02, 2022
Prolific offender returns to supportive housing following Nanaimo crime wave
NANAIMO - The lawyer for a man responsible for multiple property crimes and a concerning assault in Nanaimo hopes a stable support system will aid his client and society. Luke John Ryan, 44, pleaded g...
Ian Holmes Apr 02, 2022
Clippers win first playoff game in two years 3-2 over Surrey
NANAIMO - A tight checking game went down to the wire with the Clippers securing a 3-2 win over the Eagles. The Clippers hadn’t played a post season contest in two years because of COVID-19 but ...
Dan Marshall Apr 01, 2022
Signature Dish: Milton Street Public House’s Asian inspired tuna and scallops
NANAIMO - An English style pub experience home to a range of tastes has become an institution in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter neighbourhood. Milton Street Public House has operated under the watch...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Apr 01, 2022