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VIDEO: 'This is a great outlet to introduce sport:' Nanaimo soccer camp connects with youth on many levels
NANAIMO - A day of soccer aimed to kickstart a life-long love of the sport and pass along some valuable lessons to eager participants.Following a two-year pandemic pause, the ninth annual Hope and Hea...
Aug 22, 2022
Parksville Beach Festival & sand sculpting competition attendance tops 115,000
PARKSVILLE - People clearly had a strong appetite to view world-class sand sculptures following a two year absence of the Parksville Beach Festival.Strong attendance totals of 115,217 people were reco...
Aug 22, 2022
Mid Island Pirates finish third at Baseball Canada U18 nationals
FORT McMURRAY - The Mid Island Pirates took home the bronze medal at the Baseball Canada U18 nationals.The BC representatives beat Saskatchewan 5-4 in extra innings on Aug. 21 to capture third place. ...
Aug 22, 2022
Nanaimo RCMP seek man accused of taking voyeuristic picture of unsuspecting woman
NANAIMO - RCMP hope the public can help identify a man who they say pointed his phone up the skirt of a woman at the Dollarama location on Bruce Ave.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the incide...
Aug 22, 2022
BCGEU slashes non-urgent overtime as job action escalates
NANAIMO - The BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) has announced a ban on non-emergency overtime for their members working in the public service, effective immediately.BCGEU president and chair of the b...
Aug 22, 2022
VIDEO: Epic hike adventure training continues with a trek up to Cottle Hill
Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part series from NanaimoNewsNOW reporter Ian Holmes as he explores local hikes.NANAIMO - In preparation for an ambitious week-long 135 kilometre family hik...
Aug 21, 2022
Nanaimo Timbermen full of confidence heading into the WLA Finals
NANAIMO - The Senior A Timbermen are ready to show why they're one of the Western Lacrosse Association's hottest teams. Prior to a game one loss by a 12-4 score to Langley on Friday, Aug. 19, the team...
Aug 21, 2022
'I feel pretty excited:' Nanaimo racers eager for flag to drop on inaugural Hub City Soap Box Derby
NANAIMO - A city known for its water based races has a new event to rally behind.The first Hub City Soap Box Derby event happens Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fitzwilliam St. between Pri...
Aug 20, 2022
Buccaneers look to right the ship in 2022-23 VIJHL season
NANAIMO - After a one win season the Nanaimo Buccaneers are looking for a significant turnaround this upcoming VIJHL campaign.The journey began on Monday, Aug. 15 with the start of main training camp....
Aug 19, 2022
Tour de Rock simulation preps riders for the real thing
NANAIMO - With just over a month left until the ride for real, Tour de Rock riders are hitting Island roads for a dress rehearsal. Dubbed "Mock Tour", this year's contingent of riders will hold a full...
Aug 19, 2022