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Several spooky-themed events for mid Islanders, if you dare
NANAIMO - The mid Island area is home to many place where people can get an extra spooky scare this Halloween season. NanaimoNewsNOW felt it was only appropriate on Friday the 13th to outline some of ...
Oct 13, 2023
Rutherford Elementary confirmed for September 2025 re-opening
NANAIMO - There remains an extensive 'to-do' list, but the clock is now officially ticking on re-opening a north end school to combat school capacity.School District 68's business committee endorsed t...
Oct 12, 2023
High court shuts down Hells Angels attempt to hear appeal of three B.C. clubhouse seizures, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A trio of former Hells Angels clubhouses forfeited to the BC government to be sold will almost certainly still go ahead.An application by the Hells Angels to appeal the forfeiture of three o...
Oct 12, 2023
Costume borrowing event for kids takes place in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A complementary Nanaimo based costume borrowing service is designed to make Halloween more accessible and sustainable. The second annual Costumes for Kids Event happens Saturday, Oct. 14 at ...
Oct 12, 2023
VIDEO: Clippers look to come together on first extended road trip
NANAIMO - Through six regular season games and six exhibition games the Clippers haven't traveled more than an hour and a half on the bus.The cushy, Island-based schedule will change with upcoming gam...
Oct 11, 2023
Nanaimo woman 'Set for Life' after $675k lotto win
NANAIMO - A relaxing morning at home with a cup of coffee was life-changing for a local woman. Vera Strand is $675,000 richer after claiming the top prize on a Set For Life lottery ticket, purchased f...
Oct 11, 2023
Man on trial for alleged sex offence against former stepdaughter
Editors note - this article contains details of alleged sexual abuse that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Testifying at length against her former stepfather, a young Nanaimo ...
Oct 11, 2023
'You can see the joy in their faces:' plenty of smiling faces at inclusive Nanaimo dance studio
NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo dance studio is full of positive Friday vibes. Serra Stewart, owner of Vibrant Studios, re-launched a popular, inclusive dance class to people of a range of cognitive and p...
Oct 10, 2023
Snuneymuxw hopes to grow paddling event after holding inaugural Outrigger Race
NANAIMO - Nearly 100 athletes took place in the first ever Snuneymuxw Outrigger Race on Sept. 24.A version of the event took place in 2022 but spokesperson Kate Good said the latest race will official...
Oct 08, 2023
Clippers come up short in a 4-2 loss to the Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers played a hard 60 minute game but weren't rewarded on the scoresheet against the Bulldogs.Alberni took a 4-2 decision for their second straight win over Nanaimo this season....
Oct 07, 2023