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Advance polling expanded as early voting grows in popularity
NANAIMO - More Canadians are casting their ballots ahead of time and Elections Canada wants to increase their opportunities in the upcoming federal election. Advance polls open between 9 a.m to 9 p.m....
Oct 10, 2019 Elections Canada is expanding advanced polls for the 2019 Federal Election in a response to the popularity of voting early in previous elections. (Ishmael N. Daro)
Nanaimo Council rejects Machleary St. housing proposal
NANAIMO - A vacant chunk of land in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter neighbourhood will remain empty for now after council rejected a contentious multi-family housing proposal.Council voted 6-3 against a 17...
Oct 09, 2019 A proposal calling for 175 apartment/townhouse units on Machleary St. was denied by Nanaimo City Council on Oct. 9. The 6-3 no vote occurred following a pair of lengthy public hearings. (Molnar Group)
Major party candidates to face off at Chamber debate
NANAIMO - Only local candidates representing a party with a seat already in parliament will grace the stage at an upcoming federal election debate. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is limiting ...
Oct 09, 2019 Five candidates will take the stage in the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce debate. (Submitted Photos)
New Zealand minister visits Nanaimo to learn about Indigenous child services
NANAIMO - New Zealand's Minister for Children met with Indigenous Nanaimo representatives to learn how to best care for Indigenous children. Minister Tracey Martin's Canada-wide education tour was gre...
Oct 09, 2019 New Zealand Minister for Children Tracey Martin (left) met with officials from Snuneymuxw First Nation and Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services on Wednesday Oct. 9, part of bi-lateral educational tour focused on child services. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'I think he saved my life:' Nanaimo transit driver hailed as hero for spotting badly injured man
NANAIMO - The stars aligned for a maintenance worker whose life may have been saved by a Regional District of Nanaimo transit driver.On the afternoon of May 2, 2019 Lin Bayford was 15-feet up a ladder...
Oct 08, 2019 Neil Atleo standing at the scene of where he found Lin Bayford, who had serious injuries after a steep fall from a ladder on May 2, 2019 (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Council forms Environment Committee exploring how to 'do things better'
NANAIMO - A newly formed committee is designed to infuse environmental sustainability into more conversations at Nanaimo City Hall.Council revealed a nine-member Environment Committee Monday night, to...
Oct 08, 2019 Nanaimo City Council has formed an Environment Committee, which will see recommendations referred their way (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo teacher recognized for making a real difference in a unique classroom
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo teacher making a difference every day in the lives of students who'd otherwise be lost in the system has been recognized for his contributions.Chad Jobe was awarded a Premier's Awa...
Oct 07, 2019 Educator Chad Jobe in his element on the volleyball court, where he uses the sport to emphasize his teachings and bond with students. (Ministry of Education/Youtube)
Clippers Weekly Wrap: Oct. 2-5
NANAIMO - The Clippers have won four straight games and players are picking up personal accolades as well.Since Sept. 29 Nanaimo have outscored their opposition 17-3. That includes two shutouts, both ...
Oct 07, 2019 The Clippers outscored their opposition 14-3 in a trio of wins to open October. (Gary Dorland)
In the ring: boxing program helping Indigenous youth grow stronger in every way
NANAIMO - Local Indigenous youth are learning boxing is much more than how to land a punch. The program Team 700, sponsored by the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre and supported by local athletes, teaches In...
Oct 05, 2019 Eight Indigenous youth are learning how to box and take the lessons learned in the gym out into the world. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers shutout Kings for second time in a week
NANAIMO - The Clippers beating the Kings 3-0 is a case of deja vu.That was the score in the final game in September and on Oct. 5 versus their island rivals.In the latest matchup Ethan Scardina scored...
Oct 05, 2019 Ethan Scardina had two goals and Jordan Naylor made 26 saves as the Clipper blanked Powell River 3-0. (Dan Marshall)