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Active COVID-19 cases drop considerably on mid island
NANAIMO - While 80 new COVID cases were announced for the mid-Island region, the number of cases considered active regionally dropped considerably. Data from Island Health published on Monday, Sept. 2...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 20, 2021
Experts forecast tight race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith as polls open
NANAIMO - Polls have opened on general voting day to elect the 44th Canadian Parliament. While the national race appears to be neck and neck between Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative lead...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 20, 2021
Parksville’s Trevor Hirschfield returns home after Toyko Olympics
PARKSVILLE - A fourth visit to the Paralympics was unlike any other for a local Olympian. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics wrapped up on Sept. 5 with Parksville’s Trevor Hirschfield competing for Team...
Kyle Ireland Sep 19, 2021
Annual Terry Fox Run goes virtual, new fundraising options available
NANAIMO - While Terry Fox runs across Canada look a lot different again this year for the 41st annual event, there are easy ways to donate toward cancer research. A virtual event Sunday, Sept 19 invol...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 19, 2021
Nanaimo United receives highest youth designation from Canada Soccer
NANAIMO - The Harbour City’s local soccer club is now kicking it with the big boys. Canada Soccer recently bestowed upon Nanaimo United FC a National Youth Club License, recognizing the organiza...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 18, 2021
Water Cooler: COVID-19 comments, Tilray’s Nanaimo departure & affordable housing
NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside. This week's feature discusses NanaimoNewsNOW’...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 18, 2021
‘It’s a great event:’ family friendly Minetown Day converges on Lantzville
LANTZVILLE - Recognizing its community roots and bringing people together in a family-friendly atmosphere is what Minetown Day is all about in the eyes of the mayor. A pancake breakfast, children̵...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 18, 2021
VIU soccer returns to the pitch in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Nearly two years after winning silver medals at CCAA nationals the VIU Mariners soccer program is back on the pitch. The men’s and women’s sides return to PACWEST game action Sep...
Dan Marshall Sep 17, 2021
Southern Vancouver Island drives another large COVID-19 increase
NANAIMO - Areas south of the Malahat continue to grapple with COVID-19 cases spiking. Island Health reported 114 new cases on Friday, a sharp increase over recent averages and the biggest single-day i...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 17, 2021
Signature Dish: Sweet Spot Bake Shop’s Treat Box
NANAIMO - Your sweet tooth won’t know what to do once you step into the charming Sweet Spot Bake Shop. The display case is nearly overflowing with delicious treats, everything from Nanaimo bars,...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Sep 17, 2021