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High school football, soccer team given travel ban exemption for provincials from SD68
NANAIMO - Emotions switched from outrage to elation for those involved with John Barsby Community School’s football programs. The junior and senior varsity AA football teams were informed this w...
Ian Holmes Nov 24, 2021
Decommissioned Coast Guard ship being dismantled at Nanaimo marina
NANAIMO - It’s the end of an era, one bolt at a time. The W.E. Ricker is slowly being dismantled at Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd., just north of the Townsite Marina. The Canadian Coast Guar...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 24, 2021
‘We’re at a blank canvas’ public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.
NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city’s downtown. Open houses and public presentat...
Ian Holmes Nov 23, 2021
Weather cancels Nanaimo Santa Claus parade for another year
NANAIMO - Last year it was a global pandemic, this year Mother Nature won’t cooperate. The Nanaimo Lions Club Santa Claus parade, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27 is cancelled for another year wi...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2021
Nanaimo senior attacked after asking group to move from downtown stairwell
NANAIMO - An 82-year-old man escaped serious injury after being attacked after asking a group of people to move. Police said Pat Murphy saw two women carrying shopping bags around 2:45 p.m. on Saturda...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine doses becoming available for five to 11 age cohort
NANAIMO - The province is beginning its distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11. Beginning Monday, Nov. 29, invitations will go out to those registered to receive a dose of the ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 23, 2021
City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees
NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022. Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furth...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2021
‘Let’s be ready for this:’ meteorologists eye trio of storms bringing next deluge to central Island
NANAIMO - Less than two weeks after a parade of storms caused widespread flooding and damage across southern B.C., another round is slated to pass through. Environment Canada is tracking three storms ...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2021
Drug toxicity call volumes continue testing local emergency responders
NANAIMO - Reviving people falling victim to Nanaimo’s ongoing drug toxicity crisis is having an increased impact on emergency responders. Updated Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) data stated their crew...
Ian Holmes Nov 23, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers add two players as they battle for first place
NANAIMO - Despite winning two straight games and four out of five, the Clippers are adding pieces to their roster. Former Soo Greyhounds centre Alex Johnston has joined the team as well as University ...
Dan Marshall Nov 22, 2021