specialist visits
New primary care clinic opening in Oceanside
QUALICUM BEACH - A new primary care clinic in Oceanside is days away from welcoming patients, providing direct access to medical care and a range of specialists. Primrose Medical Centre will celebrate their grand opening on Monday, Oct. 26, one full week before the first patients will walk through the doors of the new ...
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Swimming upstream
Little rain is a big problem for Nanaimo-area fish: streamkeepers
NANAIMO - Increasingly difficult conditions for fish dependent on streams for survival has advocates worried, but their gumboots are at the ready. Notwithstanding a steady dose of weekend rain, drought is a particular concern during what has been a dry fall to date as various mature salmon stocks make their way up doze...
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Four Straight Wins
Clippers close out hectic month with win over Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers have built up a four game winning streak after their latest victory, a 3-2 decision over the Chilliwack Chiefs.A busy month of October came to a close for Nanaimo with 10 games in 24 days and an overall 6-4 record.Tight one goal hockey has been a theme for the season and their win against the Chi...
Oct 25, 2026
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specialist visits
New primary care clinic opening in Oceanside
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Swimming upstream
Little rain is a big problem for Nanaimo-area fish: streamkeepers
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Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
found alive
Missing 75-year-old man located after boat capsizes in Nanaimo Lakes area
NANAIMO - A coordinated effort from multiple agencies helped locate a missing fisherman earlier this week.On Tuesday, Oct. 20, around 7:30 p.m., Nanaimo RCMP received a call from the family of a 75-year-old man who had not returned home after going fishing that morning in the Nanaimo Lakes area, according to a release....
Oct 25, 2026
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keep it reel
Fall trout release opens possibilities for aspiring anglers
NANAIMO - An impactful local organization has been handing out free fishing gear in Nanaimo for well over a decade now. Smiles on the faces of appreciative recipients doesn't get old for Vancouver Island Fishing for Fun Society (VIFFS) founder Mike Lawrence. He's partnered with Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC...
Oct 25, 2026
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close count
Osborne re-elected in Mid Island-Pacific Rim, Ladysmith-Oceanside remains in limbo
PARKSVILLE - The riding of Ladysmith-Oceanside turned into one of the province's most hotly contested battleground ridings Saturday night. At the close of counting on Saturday, Oct. 24, BC Conservative challenger Kris McNichol held a slim 88-vote lead over NDP incumbent Stephanie Higginson, representing just a 0.3 per ...
Oct 24, 2026
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provincial election
Malcolmson, Anderson re-elected as NDP holds Nanaimo ridings
NANAIMO - Despite a massive swing towards the BC Conservatives province-wide, the Nanaimo area is remaining NDP orange for four more years.Both Nanaimo-Gabriola Island's Sheila Malcolmson, and Nanaimo-Lantzville's George Anderson will return to the Legislature, winning their ridings in the 2026 Provincial Election.Malc...
Oct 24, 2026
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B.C. election latest: Conservatives projected to win majority in election
VANCOUVER - Counting is underway in British Columbia's snap election after polls closed. Here's a look at the election night latest as votes are tallied across B.C. All times are local. __ 9:31 p.m. B.C. New Democrat Leader David Eby has conceded the ...
Oct 24, 2026
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results and reaction
LIVE BLOG: Nanaimo & Oceanside coverage of the 2026 BC Election
NANAIMO - Welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 Provincial Election. Our team is covering four mid-Island ridings, and will have full results and reactions both on air through our partner radio stations (106.9 The Wolf, 102.3 The Wave, 88.5 The Beach and The Lounge 99.9), and here on NanaimoNewsNOW. Follow our live ...
Oct 24, 2026
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British Columbia
Court hears of impact of sexual assault allegation on 'star' author Galloway's career
VANCOUVER - The literary agent for Steven Galloway said it would have been "impossible" to sell any new work by his client in the years after a former student made unproven allegations of rape and sexual assault against the author a decade ago. Henry D...
9h ago
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Prime Minister Carney says it's time to move 'beyond' the Indian Act
OTTAWA - A historic meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney, premiers and First Nations was meant to build bridges between communities and work out issues related to major projects development, the respecting of rights, health and public safety amid...
10h ago
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BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez out as board launches leadership change
VANCOUVER - Nicolas Jimenez is out as CEO at BC Ferries in a "leadership transition" launched by the company's board, just two days after the election of the B.C. Conservatives, who asked for his firing last year. A news release from BC Ferries said B...
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Vancouver man's odd outfit catches police eye, ends in 46-month sentence
VANCOUVER - A man who was overdressed for August temperatures tipped off Vancouver officers to something suspicious and has led to a conviction. Police say in a release that an officer noticed the man in the city's downtown on Aug. 16, 2024, because he...
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One person unaccounted for after massive fire destroys former hotel in Victoria
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria say one person is unaccounted for after a major fire tore through a former hotel in the city. Both fire officials and police say they are investigating the blaze that began early Saturday morning and destroyed the former ...
12h ago
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Record low turnout in B.C. election, dropping below half for first time
The vote count in British Columbia's election on Saturday produced a massive majority for the B.C. Conservatives, but it's also revealing other trends. Here's a closer look at the numbers, based on preliminary results from Elections BC. TURNOUT PLUNGES...
13h ago
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Local Sports
Winning Culture
Mariners volleyball program has lofty goals for 2026-26 season
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball program is in contention for provincial and national medals nearly every year.Women's coach Shane Hyde has been at the helm for 25 years and men's coach Abe Avender is in year 17, with the pair providing stability and a history of winning.Last season the women won the PACWEST and e...
Oct 24, 2026
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On The Run
Nanaimo athletes represent at BC Cross-Country Championships
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Track and Field Club hosted two events in a single day recently at the Arbutus Meadows Farm in Nanoose Bay.The major competition was the 2026 BC Athletics Cross Country Championships featuring 386 athletes and 37 clubs from across the province.Also on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 17, the club hel...
Oct 21, 2026
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Long Awaited Debut
Women's hockey program set to take flight at VIU
NANAIMO - After almost two years of preparation the VIU Mariners wonen's hockey team is ready to hit the ice. The Mariners have an exhibition game on Saturday, Oct. 17 against the Island Surge and they'll have a home game a week later against an opponent to be detemined. Team president, general manager and coach Kris K...
Oct 11, 2026
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Four Straight Wins
Clippers close out hectic month with win over Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers have built up a four game winning streak after their latest victory, a 3-2 decision over the Chilliwack Chiefs.A busy month of October came to a close for Nanaimo with 10 games in 24 days and an overall 6-4 record.Tight one goal hockey has been a theme for the season and their win against the Chi...
Oct 25, 2026
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Down to the Wire
Clippers win third straight game with home ice victory over Kings
NANAIMO - The Clippers returned home after their season high four game Alberta road trip and beat the Powell River Kings 4-3.It was the club's third consecutive victory and put Nanaimo into a first place tie with the Victoria Grizzlies atop the Coastal West Division.The Clippers never trailed in the game and got off to...
Oct 24, 2026
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tallest ever
Former Clipper netminder earns NHL debut, sets new record
NANAIMO - A towering former Clippers netminder has made his National Hockey League debut, setting a new record in the process.Cooper Black led the Florida Panthers onto the ice on Thursday, Oct. 22, stopping 18 of 21 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, becoming the tallest goaltender to ever appear in a reg...
Oct 23, 2026
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Canada
Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID
TORONTO - As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true cons...
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United Arab Emirates, Canada to share details of strategic partnership today
OTTAWA - Abu Dhabi's crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings today as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement their trade ties. Prime Minister Mark Carney will greet and participate in a welcome ceremony for Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zay...
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Liberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives. The government put the legisl...
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Five Things: The key topics at play as Canada and the EU discuss deeper ties
OTTAWA - The next step in the relationship between Canada and the European Union is set to be unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU President Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in Montreal on Thursday and Friday. This summit comes just over a mon...
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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
OTTAWA - Negotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don't include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada's EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later thi...
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BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez out as board launches leadership change
VANCOUVER - Nicolas Jimenez is out as CEO at BC Ferries in a "leadership transition" launched by the company's board, just two days after the election of the B.C. Conservatives, who asked for his firing last year. A news release from BC Ferries said B...
11h ago
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World
Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country is embroiled in unresolved wars, still reeling from Hamas' 2023 attack and deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. ...
3h ago
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Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jackson Chourio set the tone at the plate, Brice Turang sparked an historic offensive outburst and Robert Gasser shut the door on the mound. The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series t...
5h ago
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Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine as Russia attacks other areas
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine (AP) - A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. The local pause in fighting...
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Nanaimo Homeowners: Centra's $1M Window Efficiency Plan is now over 75% claimed
The Centra Install Pros Window Efficiency Plan - a program helping Nanaimo homeowners cut the cost of new windows and doors - is running out of runway fast. The plan puts up to $650 toward each window or door replaced, drawn from a dedicated $1 million fund set aside for local homeowners. There is no income testing and...
Sep 18, 2026
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For many retirees, and those nearing retirement, staying in their home can be difficult. The time spent on day-to-day maintenance, plus dealing with bigger repairs usually required on an older home, can cut into time they'd rather spend enjoying their retirement. And if they're traveling, they don't want to worry about...
Jul 28, 2026
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