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Inattentive driver sentenced for fatal rear-end crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Andrew Capadouca’s wife kissed him and waved goodbye as he rode off on his motorcycle headed for lunch on a clear, warm afternoon in Nanaimo. Minutes later the 73-year-old retiree was ...
Ian Holmes Nov 29, 2021
Nanaimo couple form first ever Portugese mixed doubles curling team
NANAIMO - A local couple have found their way to the international curling scene, representing a country over 8,000 kilometres away from home. April Gale-Seixeiro is the president of the Nanaimo Curli...
Dan Marshall Nov 28, 2021
New holiday program ensures isolated seniors aren’t forgotten
NANAIMO - Christmas isn't just for the kids to enjoy. A local campaign encouraging people to 'Be a Santa to a Senior' wants to make sure nobody is being left out of the holiday season fun, while also ...
Jordan Davidson Nov 28, 2021
Amplify Nanaimo: Superette Foods
NANAIMO - Small, local business to the lifeblood of any community and NanaimoNewsNOW is proud to amplify the work they do in our region. Amplify Nanaimo is an initiative with Pattison Media and Save-o...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 28, 2021
Clippers win clash of power plays 7-4 over Powell River
NANAIMO - The Clippers and Kings each had three power play markers in a 7-4 Nanaimo victory at Hap Parker Arena. Nanaimo never trailed leading 3-1 after one period and 4-3 heading into the third. Char...
Dan Marshall Nov 27, 2021
Community gift campaign hits high gear to help locals ‘really feel the spirit of Christmas’
PARKSVILLE - It’s an annual program which highlights the season of giving. Caring for Community at Christmas, put on by the Society of Organized Services (SOS) is again making sure everyone wake...
Jordan Davidson Nov 27, 2021
New land & data sharing agreement to allow for safer search and rescue response
QUALICUM BEACH - Knowledge is power and local SAR crews just got an added boost. Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, which covers a large area from Lantzville to north of Qualicum, has teamed with Mosiac Fo...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 27, 2021
Clippers continue dominance over the Kings with 5-1 win
NANAIMO - The Clippers won their third straight game overall and fifth in a row against the Kings with a 5-1 decision over Powell River. Nanaimo broke open a 1-1 tie in the second period with three st...
Dan Marshall Nov 26, 2021
VIDEO: ‘It has been a huge passion of mine:’ pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...
Ian Holmes Nov 26, 2021
Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness
NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters. Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 26, 2021