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Ladysmith extends boil water advisory for town, surrounding area
LADYSMITH - Officials at the Town of Ladysmith are blaming an unintended release of water for increased levels of turbidity in the town's water supply.A boil water advisory was issued Thursday, Mar. 5...
Mar 06, 2020 Residents in Ladysmith and the surrounding area are under a boil water advisory due to higher than normal turbidity levels. (Freepik)
'Risk still remains very low in our communities:' officials caution against Nanaimo coronavirus panic
NANAIMO - In the wake of eight more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., provincial health officials are urging caution and measured reactions to a growing global health concern.All the new cases in t...
Mar 06, 2020 The toilet paper aisle at a Nanaimo grocery store is nearly bare as panic over COVID-19 forces people into stockpiling supplies. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers sweep Bulldogs with 2-1 win in Game 4
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers swept their series with Alberni Valley with a tight 2-1 victory at Weyerhauser Arena.The game was scoreless into the second period with both goalies Luke Pearson and the Cl...
Mar 05, 2020 Tim Washe broke a 1-1 tie in the third period to lead Nanaimo to a 2-1 victory over the Bulldogs. (Gary Dorland)
Mariners looking to home court advantage for elusive national basketball championship
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners have known since May 2019 they would be hosting and playing in the CCAA Women's Basketball Nationals.But Tony Bryce's squad carved out a winning path that makes the team a l...
Mar 05, 2020 The VIU Mariners have won their second consecutive PACWEST gold medal in women's basketball. After failing to win a medal at the CCAA tournament last year the team is focused on winning gold in front of their home fans. (PACWEST)
First female skipper in 30 years takes to the waters between Nanaimo and Protection Island
NANAIMO - There's someone new at the helm of the ferry from Protection Island to Nanaimo.Life-long boater Kimberly Kelly's first official trip for the Protection Island Ferry Service shuttling people ...
Mar 05, 2020 Kimberly Kelly is the first woman at the helm of the ferry from Protection Island and Nanaimo. (submitted/Kimberly Kelly)
Nanaimo lands West Coast League baseball team for 2021 season
NANAIMO - Some of baseball's top prospects will hone their skills at Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo.A West Coast League franchise to begin play in late June, 2021 was made official during a news confere...
Mar 05, 2020 Serauxmen stadium is set to host a Nanaimo-based West Coast League team beginning in 2021, partnering with the Victoria HarbourCats. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Third annual march in Nanaimo to celebrate International Women's Day
NANAIMO - The third annual women's march in Nanaimo hopes to broaden the number of voices being heard. Co-organizer Melissa Stephens told NanaimoNewsNOW the event on Sunday, March 8 was moved from it'...
Mar 05, 2020 Everyone is encouraged to make their own signs and show up rain or shine at the Lion's Pavilion in Maffeo Sutton Park on Sunday, March 8. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Coronavirus could lead to 'possible cancellations' for Nanaimo-Ladysmith school trips abroad
NANAIMO - An emerging global health crisis could impact several upcoming international trips arranged through Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools.Dale Burgos, communications director for SD 68, said whil...
Mar 04, 2020 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD 68) is examining the status of several international trips amid the spreading coronavirus. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP arrest man on child pornography charges
NANAIMO - Local mounties have arrested a Nanaimo man for alleged child porn offences.Officers went to a home in Nanaimo on Feb. 27 and arrested 29-year-old Tori Bruce Schild following an almost two ye...
Mar 04, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP arrested a 29-year-old man for possession and distribution of child pornography following an almost two year investigation. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Special Olympians return from Nationals with medals and personal bests
NANAIMO - Two Nanaimo athletes made a major splash at the biggest Special Olympics Canada event of the year. Both Jason Mills and Arianna Phillips were in Thunder Bay for the Special Olympics Canada W...
Mar 04, 2020 Jason Mills (left) took the Team BC Vipers to a silver medal at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games and Arianna Phillips (right) placed a personal best. (submitted/Heather Massick)