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Timbermen players front and centre at NLL Draft
NANAIMO - The remarkable 2022 for Nanaimo Senior A Timbermen continued at the National Lacrosse League Draft.Four T-Men players were selected in the first round with Austin Madronic sixth overall to S...
Sep 13, 2022

Hybrid Gabriola Island ferries deemed summer success, environmental concerns remain
NANAIMO - The first summer test of a twin-ferry system is getting rave reviews from Gabriola Islanders.The two new hybrid vessels, the Island Gwawis and Island Kwigwis, first hit the open waters on Ap...
Sep 13, 2022

Key recreational & commuter trail restored in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Pedestrian movement between a portion of Qualicum Beach and the community's prized waterfront just got much easier.The Town of Qualicum Beach announced the completion of the Rodway Tr...
Sep 12, 2022

Pedestrian safety projects across Nanaimo face timing crunch
NANAIMO - While nearly 20 local road safety enhancement projects are done, the City of Nanaimo's transportation manager concedes finishing the remaining work this year may not materialize. Jamie Rose ...
Sep 12, 2022

US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
NEW YORK (AP) - The 9/11 anniversary commemoration at ground zero has begun with a tolling bell and a moment of silence, 21 years after the start of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. Victims' ...
Sep 11, 2022

VIDEO: Coast to coast hike in northern England was a sight to behold
Editor's Note: NanaimoNewsNOW reporter Ian Holmes provides a recap following his week-long hike along a historic fortification wall in Northern England.NANAIMO - Sprawling livestock filled farmland, a...
Sep 11, 2022

Mariners Volleyball Club sees increased interest from Nanaimo youth
NANAIMO - Young athletes have an opportunity to learn or develop volleyball skills this fall through the Mariners Volleyball Club.Sessions for grades three to twelve will begin in mid-September at Asp...
Sep 11, 2022

Parksville councillor running for Mayor, wants 'the big chair'
PARKSVILLE - An incumbent City Councilor has thrown his hat into the race for mayor.Doug O'Brien was first elected to council in 2018, and said he wanted to get some experience and the "lay of the lan...
Sep 11, 2022

'I still have work to do:' incumbent Parksville Mayor in the running again
PARKSVILLE - The current Mayor of Parksville wants to keep moving forward with his plans of trying to attract a younger demographic to the city.Mayor Ed Mayne is once again running for the top job in ...
Sep 10, 2022

VIU Mariners soccer players excited to work with new coaches
NANAIMO - There's excitement around the opening of the PACWEST soccer season for the VIU Mariners.Both programs have new coaches this season with Bobby Taylor taking over the women's team allowing Kev...
Sep 10, 2022