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Nanaimo's first licensed cannabis store open for business
NANAIMO - The first legal cannabis store on the mid island is open for business, capping a marathon application process.19+ Cannabis opens its doors Tuesday, Dec 3 at its Victoria Cres. location, mark...
Dec 02, 2019 The shelves are stocked at 19+ Cannabis in downtown Nanaimo. The store is the first legally licensed cannabis retail store on the mid island (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers weekend wrap Nov. 29 - Dec. 1
NANAIMO - The Clippers won two of their three games on a road trip to Wenatchee, West Kelowna, and Coquitlam.Against the Wild the Clippers had their best offensive output of the season in a 7-1 victor...
Dec 02, 2019 Nanaimo took wins in Wenatchee and West Kelowna, but the Clippers lost a heartbreaking game to the league leading Express to finish their road trip. (Gary Dorland)
Oceanside RCMP shut down popular drug house
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP have made what they hope is a decent dent in the local drug supply.Mounties raided a home near Wembly Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in response to several tips from the public...
Dec 02, 2019 Oceanside RCMP raided a popular drug house on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and seized weapons, drugs and cash while arresting two men. (Oceanside RCMP)
Notorious cargo ship torn down in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An infamous cargo ship once filled with asylum seekers has been dismantled on Nanaimo's waterfront and trucked away.Tearing apart the Sri Lankan based MV Sun Sea from the former Nanaimo Ship...
Dec 01, 2019 Crews use a crane to hoist the motor of the MV Sun Sea to land. The vessel, which included hazardous materials, was dismantled by numerous crews over a 45 day period at the former Nanaimo Shipyard property on Stewart Ave. (Submitted photo)
Last second goal leads Express over Clippers 4-3
COQUITLAM - It felt like robbery to the Nanaimo Clippers in a 4-3 loss to the Express to wrap up the team's three game road trip.Nanaimo led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, before falling 4-3 with the winning goal...
Dec 01, 2019 A power play goal with 1.8 seconds left was the difference in a 4-3 Clippers loss in Coquitlam. The game was a battle of division leaders. (Gary Dorland)
Nanaimo students bringing everyone Christmas smiles and gifts
NANAIMO - A group of Nanaimo high school students are doing their part to ensure no-one goes without a Christmas present this year.Students at Nanaimo District Secondary School are partnering with loc...
Nov 30, 2019 NDSS students are teaming up with local elementary and pre-schools to distribute care packages to area homeless shelters. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers end November with 4-3 OT win over Warriors
WEST KELOWNA - The Clippers had to overcome a determined effort from the West Kelowna Warriors to earn a 4-3 overtime win.Josh Bourne opened the scoring with a shot off the post and in to give Nanaimo...
Dec 01, 2019 The Clippers celebrate a overtime victory in West Kelowna. Captain Ethan Scardina netted the winner with 1:05 left in the extra session. (Gary Dorland)
More donations and volunteers needed for vital Hamperville Nanaimo campaign
NANAIMO - The Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank needs a boost at its busiest time of year. Executive director Peter Sinclair told NanaimoNewsNOW their food donations are below what's required to f...
Nov 30, 2019 More than 42,000 kg of additional donated non-perishable food is required to pull off the annual Hamperville program in Nanaimo. The 16th annual campaign is a joint effort between Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army. (Submitted photo)
Clippers go wild in Wenatchee with 7-1 win
WENATCHEE - The Clippers followed up their worst result of the season with arguably their best.Nanaimo won 7-1 in Wenatchee to conclude the first half of their season with a 20-7-1-1 record.After fall...
Nov 30, 2019 The line of Kyler Kovich, Ethan Scardina, and Josh Bourne combined for eight points in Nanaimo's 7-1 victory in Wenatchee. (Gary Dorland)
Dover Bay, McGirr & NDSS involved in police response to unknown threat
NANAIMO - Three Nanaimo schools were placed under lockdown or hold and secure orders by RCMP Friday, Nov. 29.School District 68 officials confirmed Dover Bay Secondary was placed under lock down proce...
Nov 29, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP placed Dover Bay Secondary School on lock down Friday morning, dealing with an unknown incident. McGirr Elementary and NDSS were also under lock down. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)