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'We're seeing a growing need for extra services:' additional substance use and mental health resources announced for SD 68

NANAIMO - Incoming supports are aimed at tackling the growing number of local students dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.The provincial Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions a...

Feb 02, 2023

'More than happy to tuck back into bed:' Van Isle Violet predicts remaining winter weeks

NANAIMO - Snowfall earlier this week might not be the last of the white stuff we see this winter.Van Isle Violet, a marmot serving as Vancouver Island's own interpretation of the traditional groundhog...

Feb 02, 2023

Ditching Nanaimo Parkway traffic lights not a priority despite study recommending immediate investment

NANAIMO - Don't expect highly unpopular traffic signals on the Nanaimo Parkway to be removed anytime soon.The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) states recommendations made in a 2021...

Feb 01, 2023

Nanaimo motorist crashes after spotted minutes earlier driving wrong way down highway

NANAIMO - A motorist reported to be driving driving the wrong way on the Old Island Hwy. in Nanaimo is believed to have caused a multi-vehicle crash soon-after. Emergency crews were initially called t...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 01, 2023 The driver of a black Chevy crossover was spotted driving down the wrong way of the Old Island Hwy., just before lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Their vehicle later crashed along Mostar Rd. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)

VIDEO: Shelest thriving in number two role in Clippers crease

NANAIMO - One of the most difficult jobs on any hockey team is the backup goaltender's role. Nanaimo Clippers netminder Shane Shelest has only appeared in nine of the team's 36 games, but he's put tog...

Feb 01, 2023

Two Juno nods for Nanaimo singer Lauren Spencer-Smith

NANAIMO - Accolades continue to mount for Lauren Spencer-Smith.The 19-year-old is up for two Juno nominations, revealed during a Tuesday, Jan. 31 announcement, including artist of the year and TikTok ...

Jan 31, 2023

Most fatal year ever: Nanaimo area shatters record for drug toxicity deaths

NANAIMO - More people lost their lives to an increasingly toxic drug supply in the region than any single year in history.Data from the BC Coroners Service showed 74 people died in Nanaimo from illici...

Jan 31, 2023

Canucks trade captain Bo Horvat to New York Islanders

VANCOUVER - Amid speculation for weeks the Vancouver Canucks traded away their captain and pending unrestricted free agent in exchange for three assets, including a conditional first round draft pick....

Jan 30, 2023

Historic pilot project decriminalizing drugs takes effect in B.C.

NANAIMO - British Columbia will become the first province to remove penalties for adults possessing small amounts of certain drugs.Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31, people 18-years-old and up won't be arres...

Jan 30, 2023

SD68 launches public consultations to address NDSS capacity crunch

NANAIMO - Local school board trustees are asking for guidance in establishing solutions for over-subscribed Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS). During its Wednesday, Jan. 25 regular board meetin...

Daryl Major Jan 30, 2023