Tag Archives: Community
Ladysmith remembers 110th anniversary of Extension coal mine disaster
LADYSMITH - Saturday Oct. 5, 2019 marks 110 years since 32 people were killed in an explosion at the Extension Coal Mine near Ladysmith. The disaster happened around 8:30 a.m. on the morning of Oct. 5...
Oct 05, 2019 Oct. 5 marks the anniversary of a deadly coal mine explosion in Extension, near Ladysmith that killed 32 people. (Ladysmith Archives)
Fire levels north Nanaimo home, 6 people displaced
NANAIMO - A large house fire lit up the north Nanaimo sky as several people in the home fled for safety.Umesh Lal of Nanaimo Fire Rescue said they responded to the fully involved fire at a Ney Dr. hom...
Oct 04, 2019 A devastating fire consumed a Nanaimo home on Ney Dr. on Friday, Oct. 4 at around 1:45 a.m. The home is located off Vista View Cres just north of Pipers Pub. (Krista Briere)
Nanaimo woman jailed for defrauding local businesses out of more than $40,000
NANAIMO - Ripping off a pair of Nanaimo businesses out of thousands of dollars resulted in an an intermittent jail sentence for a single mother of two children.Jennifer Elizabeth Wood, 36, was handed ...
Oct 03, 2019 Jennifer Wood, 36, was sentenced to 90 days in jail to be served on weekends for defrauding more than $40,000 from two Nanaimo businesses in 2016 and 2017. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Hornets keep focus on playoffs despite tough start to season
NANAIMO - It has been a rough start for the Nanaimo Hornets rugby side in their 2019-20 campaign.The team is 0-2 in the Men's Premiere League side after falling 40-15 to Westshore in the season opener...
Oct 03, 2019 The Nanaimo Hornets rugby side have faced a challenging start to their season, however remain steadfast in their goal of a playoff finish to their 2019/20 campaign. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers impressive in 5-1 win over Grizzlies
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers have built up a three game winning streak after beating Victoria 5-1 at the BCHL Showcase.Four second period goals broke the game open for Nanaimo after a scoreless first per...
Oct 03, 2019 Trevor LeDonne scored the opening goal in Nanaimo's 5-1 win over Victoria at the BCHL Showcase. (Gary Dorland)
Oceanside police pursue alleged liquor store thief
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP hope the public can help identify a man accused in multiple thefts from local liquor stores over the past few weeks.Anybody with information on the suspect is asked to cont...
Oct 02, 2019 Oceanside Mounties accuse this man of multiple liquor store thefts locally in recent weeks. (Oceanside RCMP)
Lantzville property finally cleared after lengthy court battle
NANAIMO - A contentious upper Lantzville property once home to an illegal recreational vehicle park has been cleared, but it was far from a smooth process.The District of Lantzville confirmed a BC Sup...
Oct 02, 2019 This upper Lantzville property on Clark Rd. W held as many as 13 RV's. The District of Lantzville says the property is now compliant, following a lengthy court battle. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers at their best in 6-2 win over Surrey
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers started slow but poured in five straight goals to beat Surrey 6-2 at the BCHL Showcase.The two teams traded first period goals for a 2-2 scoreline after the opening 20 minute...
Oct 02, 2019 A complete team effort saw the Nanaimo Clippers defeat the Eagles 6-2 at the BCHL Showcase
Community vents frustrations over property crime & addictions issues in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local and provincial leaders got an earful from Nanaimo residents tired of escalating crime in the community.More than 200 people crammed the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre Tuesday night to so...
Oct 01, 2019 Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson was in the line of fire of angry residents at an Oct. 1 meeting in downtown Nanaimo. Social disorder concerns linked to addiction and mental health issues were discussed.
September soaker: rain pounds Nanaimo as summer screeches to a halt
NANAIMO - The transition from summer to fall was hard hitting and abrupt for central Vancouver Island.The region saw double the normal amount of precipitation for this time of year, according to Envir...
Oct 01, 2019 Nanaimo saw double its usual amount of rain for the month of September according to readings taken at Nanaimo Airport. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)