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Clippers offense shines in 6-3 win over Kings

POWELL RIVER - Six different goal scorers paced the Clippers to a 6-3 win over the Kings.After going down 1-0 on a breakaway by Adam Mendelson Nanaimo reeled off five straight goals to take command of...

Oct 13, 2023

Man pleads guilty to fatal Chase River impaired driving wreck, awaits jail sentence

NANAIMO - A local man will learn in the coming weeks how long he'll spend behind bars for causing a fatal crash in Chase River.Colin Joseph Harold Hewitt, 51, pleaded guilty in provincial court in Nan...

Oct 13, 2023

VIU basketball teams gearing up for PACWEST season

NANAIMO -The basketball teams at Vancouver Island University are playing a flurry of exhibition games to get ready for the fall portion of the regular season. The men's squad has three games in three ...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 13, 2023

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 ...

Daryl Major 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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 ...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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 ...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 11, 2023