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Expat Americans in Canada gear up to weigh in on Democratic primary race
WASHINGTON - Even though they live in Canada, expatriate Americans north of the border are gearing up to weigh in on the Democratic nomination on Super Tuesday and beyond as the battle to challen...
Mar 01, 2020
Ontario reports four new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus
TORONTO - Ontario health officials announced four more cases of the new coronavirus in the province on Sunday, bringing the total diagnoses in Canada to 24. All four of the patients had recently trave...
Mar 01, 2020
Storybook Dads program helping father figures in prison stay connected
NANAIMO - Reading a book to your child is a special moment treasured by parents. Unfortunately it's an opportunity many have lost due to being incarcerated. A volunteer-based program by the Nanaimo Re...
Mar 01, 2020 This CD and book will be sent to a child who can then hear their dad read the book to them, even though their dad is currently in prison. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Officials searching for new glass, soft plastics recycling depot in Parksville after contract expires
PARKSVILLE - Unwanted glass, soft plastics and Styrofoam piling up around Oceanside homes could be a way of life unless a local solution is brokered to properly dispose of those items.The contract bet...
Mar 01, 2020 Parksville-Qualicum Beach residents no longer have a local option to properly get rid of glass, soft plastics and Styrofoam. Recycle BC said it is working to find a private operator in the Oceanside region to take the service over. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers get second straight 6-3 win versus Bulldogs
NANAIMO - Josh Bourne had a five point outing in the Clippers 6-3 victory over Alberni Valley.It was Nanaimo's second second consecutive 6-3 win over the Bulldogs to take a 2-0 lead in their best of s...
Feb 29, 2020 Josh Bourne had a goal and four assists in Nanaimo's 6-3 win over Alberni Valley. In two playoff victories the Clippers leading scorer has eight points. (Gary Dorland)
Seedy Sunday event helping Nanaimo gardens grow and thrive
NANAIMO - An annual seed swap event has taken root in Nanaimo. Roughly 1,000 people are expected at the Seedy Sunday event hosted by Nanaimo Foodshare on Sunday, March 1 at Nanaimo District Secondary ...
Feb 29, 2020 A seed swap event in Nanaimo has taken root and will see roughly 1,000 people. (Nanaimo Foodshare Society)
Clippers open playoffs with 6-3 win over Bulldogs
NANAIMO - Josh Bourne and Ethan Scardina both had two goals and one assist to lead the Clippers to a 6-3 win over Alberni Valley.Bourne got the Clippers off to a great start with a goal to the glove s...
Feb 28, 2020 Ethan Scardina and Josh Bourne each had two goals and an assist in Nanaimo's opening night playoff victory against Alberni Valley. (Gary Dorland)
VIDEO: Nanaimo Airport unveils $14M expansion
NANAIMO - The ever-growing Nanaimo Airport now has vastly expanded security screening capacity and a large new lounge for passengers waiting to take off. Airport staff unveiled the large new lounge an...
Feb 28, 2020 The new Nanaimo Airport lounge can fit twice as many people and expaned security means lines are shorter. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Blues rule out Bouwmeester for remainder of season, playoffs
St. Louis Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester has been ruled out from returning to play in the regular season or in the playoffs. General manager Doug Armstrong made the announcement on Wednesday. In a n...
Feb 28, 2020
New Warrior forward Andrew Wiggins earning praise from teammates, coaches
Whatever reputation Andrew Wiggins might have had before joining the Golden State Warriors, his new team isn't interested in hearing about it. Wiggins' tenure with the Warriors since coming over in a ...
Feb 28, 2020