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Nanaimo RCMP calling for witnesses after sexual assaults on Bowen Rd.
NANAIMO - Police are searching for witnesses after two women were sexually assaulted by the same man on a busy stretch of Bowen Rd. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the separate incidents happened on Bowen Rd. ...
Jun 04, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP are looking for witnesses or possible victims of a man running along Bowen Rd. and accosting women. (File photo)
Heat trend expected to continue in Nanaimo area after scorching, dry May
NANAIMO - There's every indication Nanaimo is in for another long, hot summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald told NanaimoNewsNOW May was the fifth month in a row locally which was si...
Jun 04, 2019 It was 2.5 C warmer than usual in May in Nanaimo, while only a third of the average amount of rain fell. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Meet Tyson, a boisterous but gentle giant
NANAIMO - Tyson is a three-year-old who still has puppy energy in a grown dog's body. He's a hidden gem of the Nanaimo SPCA and still needs some specific training, but is very affectionate and loves t...
Jun 03, 2019
Haida Elders honoured for efforts to save, revitalize language
NANAIMO - A treasured Indigenous language continues to live on thanks to the efforts of nine dedicated Haida Elders. The Elders, who spent the last 21 years at VIU working to preserve the Skidegate di...
Jun 03, 2019 The nine Haida elders receiving honourary degrees were honoured throughout VIU's convocation ceremony on Monday, June 3. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'It's a labour of love:' local fishing show hooks national TV deal
NANAIMO - "Two Men and their Fishing Rods" may not be a splashy, big budget production, but the endearing Nanaimo-based television series has lured a nationwide television agreement.The speciality cha...
Jun 03, 2019 Tyler Kyle (left) and Nathan Thomas (right) having a laugh as usual while filming Two Men and their Fishing Rods. The Nanaimo men recently inked a deal for the program to run nationally on the Wild Pursuit Network
'Everyone wins': community agriculture project launched in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - There's a lot more than celery and kale growing these days at a local farm which is helping to provide affordable produce. A two acre portion of a farm purchased by a Nanaimo doctor and his ...
Jun 02, 2019 Celery represents the first crop planted at a newly created farm to benefit Nanaimo Foodshare. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'You feel violated:' man nearly loses 70K in elaborate identity theft scam
NANAIMO - A thorough but not entirely well-thought out identity theft scam nearly cost a man $70,000 and a serious hit to his credit. Tony Pires said he received a call late on Saturday, May 18 from s...
May 31, 2019 A photo of the truck which attempted to be fraudulently financed. (Tony Pires)
VIU Mariners to host 2020 women's basketball nationals in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For the second time in six years the VIU Mariners will host the CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship.Vancouver Island University will host seven other teams from across the country ...
May 31, 2019 The VIU Mariners will welcome seven other teams in March of 2020 when they host the CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship. (Northfield Photography)
Fires banned indefinitely at popular Lantzville beach
LANTZVILLE - Buried in a recently approved bylaw for the community of Lantzville is a decision which had become a flashpoint for the community. "No open air fires are permitted on any beach within the...
May 31, 2019 Camp fires on Sebastian Beach, a popular area activity, are no longer allowed after lengthy discussions. (Submitted)
Sailing race around Vancouver Island to take off from Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A marathon of a different sort is set to take off from Nanaimo. VanIsle 360, a 15-day yacht race around Vancouver Island, sets sail on Saturday, June 1. Nearly 40 boats, from pleasure yachts...
May 31, 2019 These boats will take off on Saturday, June 1 for a lengthy trip around Vancouver Island. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)