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VIDEO: Driver escapes vehicle fire after collision with logging truck on Island Hwy.

NANAIMO - A driver survived with serious injuries after a fiery, high-velocity crash south of Nanaimo airport.Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Cedar Rd. and the Island Hwy. around 5:...

Jul 22, 2020

Nanaimo tourism businesses struggling with debt as B.C. Association pushes for nearly $700 million

NANAIMO - Mid island tourism businesses and operators aren't expected to last the rest of 2020 without more financial help. Anthony Everett, CEO of Tourism Vancouver Island, told NanaimoNewsNOW the go...

Jul 22, 2020

Parksville volunteer fire captain recognized for 25 years of service

PARKSVILLE - A key member of Parksville's volunteer fire department was recognized for his lengthy career.Capt. Eric Miller was presented with the BC Fire Service 25 Year Long Service Award on Monday,...

Jul 21, 2020

Nanaimo RCMP hoping domestic violence victims of Ladysmith man will come forward

NANAIMO - Police are circulating the photo of an accused abuser in the hopes of discovering previous victims. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Jon Stuart told NanaimoNewsNOW Kade Dwolinsky of Ladysmith was arrested ...

Jul 21, 2020

Island COVID-19 cases drop by two due to data correction

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has gone down.A data correction in the last 24 hours reduced the total number of cases in the Island Health region from 142 to 140.In a joint...

Jul 21, 2020

'A high level threat to public safety:' Lower Mainland gang stopped from expanding to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An anti-gang task force says it has prevented a notorious Lower Mainland gang from expanding into the Nanaimo area. Though the Brothers Keepers only have 12 core members, they have nearly 20...

Jul 21, 2020

Nanaimo's latest lotto winner eyes new RV after $75,000 triumph

NANAIMO - A chance stop at a south Nanaimo gas station was extremely profitable for a Nanaimo resident.Delores Kachanoski took home just over $75,000 from the June 12 Lotto Max draw after purchasing a...

Jul 21, 2020

Affordable housing project in Harewood neighbourhood coming into focus

NANAIMO - Timelines are now in place for the substantial redevelopment of a key corner in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood. Construction is slated to begin in 2023 at the corner of Fifth St. and Howar...

Jul 21, 2020

Six additional Island COVID-19 cases confirmed by province, over 100 new cases across B.C.

NANAIMO - The number of active cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island has doubled over the course of one weekend.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced six new active cases of COVID-19 ar...

Jul 20, 2020

Qualicum Beach man sent intimate pictures of ex-partner to her father

NANAIMO - An irate Qualicum Beach man sent intimate pictures of his former partner to the victim's father in a bizarre case played out in court.The March, 2019 incident in Qualicum Beach was resolved ...

Jul 20, 2020