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First winter snow dump timely reminder ahead of stronger storm season
NANAIMO - The weather on Vancouver Island has been a real soup of drought, intense heat and rain events, with an early dump of wet snow added to the mix. This combination can lead to dry and weakened ...
Jordan Davidson Dec 06, 2021
Saysutshun, formerly Newcastle Island, given ‘correct name’ by province
NANAIMO - Newcastle Island, just off the coast of the Harbour City, is no more. After discussions with Snuneymuxw First Nation, the Newcastle Island Marine Park will officially be named Saysutshun Par...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 06, 2021
Significant crash on Nanaimo Parkway sends two people to hospital
NANAIMO - Two people were taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Nanaimo Parkway. RCMP reported a red Honda Civic travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Parkway, just past the Northfield ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 06, 2021
‘Not a lot of skill going in with making these:’ shoddy counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are tracking at least one man in the community who is circulating poorly-made counterfeit bills. RCMP said counterfeit bills were confirmed to be used in four stores since Dec...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 06, 2021
Everybody Deserves a Smile: Nanaimo students show homeless community they care
NANAIMO - Students at a Nanaimo elementary school are taking ownership of a powerful project to show the homeless community they care. Fairview Community School students are busy creating heartfelt ca...
Ian Holmes Dec 06, 2021
Clippers drop Sunday matinee 4-1 to Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 4-1 to Surrey in their first Sunday afternoon game of the BCHL season. The Eagles built up a 3-0 lead before Nanaimo got a third period goal from Sean Donaldson. Surrey res...
Dan Marshall Dec 05, 2021
‘It’s an extremely effective way to save lives:’ Nanaimo event connecting women to cancer screening services
NANAIMO - Driving home the importance of regular screening and early detection is the focus for two local doctors in their latest pap test push. ‘Papapalooza 2.0’ will be held Jan. 8 at Na...
Alex Rawnsley Dec 05, 2021
Snowfall warning issued for Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO - It’s about to look a lot like Christmas. Environment Canada issued a snow warning for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo and Oceanside early Sunday, Dec. 5, warning of between...
Alex Rawnsley Dec 05, 2021
Prostate cancer scare compels Nanaimo man to step up advocacy
NANAIMO - A three time cancer survivor has new role in his retirement years: helping other people grappling with the same harrowing health battles he faced. Don Helgeson of Nanaimo, a recently retired...
Ian Holmes Dec 04, 2021
Clippers winning streak stopped at four with 3-2 home loss to Capitals
NANAIMO - The Clippers fell behind early and never recovered in a 3-2 loss to Cowichan Valley. Nick Marciano scored on a man advantage to get the Capitals off on the right foot before Sean Donaldson t...
Dan Marshall Dec 03, 2021