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Organizers tout record numbers for 125th VIEX
NANAIMO - The most people in a decade walked through the gates at the 125th annual VIEX in the harbour city last weekend. The exact number of people who attended is unknown, however VIEX President Lyn...
Sep 01, 2019 Close to 30,000 people walked through the gates at the 125th Vancouver Island Exhibition.
VIU graphic design student among world's best at global competition
NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island University student returned home after representing Canada at a world vocational skills championship in Kazan, Russia.Joe Thoong placed fifth in the graphic design categor...
Sep 01, 2019 VIU's Joe Thoong in 'laser mode' at WorldSkills in Kazan, Russia, where he placed fifth out of 35 competitors in the graphic design category. (WorldSkills)
Ladysmith member helps boost Girl Guide grad credits in B.C.
NANAIMO - B.C. Girl Guides are now on an even playing field when it comes to high school graduation credits, thanks to a Ladysmith girl who lobbied for change.A BC Ministry of Education policy adjustm...
Aug 30, 2019 Girl Guides in the the province now have doubled the high school graduation credits for certain awards following a push from a Ladysmith member. (BC Girl Guides)
Fentanyl danger highlighted at annual overdose awareness event in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While progress saving lives is encouraging, the deadly strength of powerful drugs remains a big problem in Nanaimo. International Overdose Awareness Day was recognized by various community g...
Aug 29, 2019 A display of hearts representing lives lost to overdose was part of an event at Maffeo Sutton Park on Thursday Aug. 29 (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Riders to go to the extreme at Stevie Smith Bike Park in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Upwards of 100 racers will push their bodies to the limits in Nanaimo for an international bike race. The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship series qualifier starts on Saturday, Aug. 24 ...
Aug 22, 2019 The inaugural Red Bull Pump Track World Championship qualifier in Nanaimo in 2018 was a huge success. 2019 looks to be no different. ( Red Bull Pump Track World Championship)
'It opens up a lot of doors:' Nanaimo legion awarded grant for accessibility van
NANAIMO - A provincial government grant will help a Nanaimo legion make life easier for many seniors in the community.A $60,000 Ministry of Health grant awarded to the Nanaimo Legion Branch 256 on Eas...
Aug 22, 2019 Legion 256 on East Wellington Rd. in Nanaimo will soon be the only mid-island legion to own a vehicle to help seniors get around the community. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
125th annual VIEX to take over Nanaimo's Beban Park
NANAIMO - One of the oldest agricultural fairs in western Canada is celebrating its 125th year.The Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEX) at Beban Park will see a range of rides, entertainment, food truck...
Aug 22, 2019 25,000 people are expected to attend the 125th annual Vancouver Island Exhibition at Beban park in Nanaimo. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
More than 100K view stunning sand sculptures at Parksville Beach
PARKSVILLE - For a fifth straight year more than 100,000 people viewed the world-renowned sand sculptures at the popular Parksville Beach Festival.Cheryl Dill, festival society president, said the lar...
Aug 19, 2019 Peter Vogelaar's entry titled Beneath the Waves. Vogelaar won the people's choice award in the solo division of the 2019 Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition as part of the Parksville Beach Festival. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Tour de Rock mock ride provides glimpse into the future
NANAIMO - Riders and crew will get their first taste of the 2019 Tour de Rock this weekend. The mock tour leaving Nanaimo on Saturday, Aug. 17 allows new riders and crew to familiarize themselves with...
Aug 16, 2019 2019 Tour de Rock riders will get their first taste of this year's event with a mock tour on Saturday Aug. 17. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo's top box lacrosse teams all playoff contenders
NANAIMO - There were no championships for any of the top box lacrosse teams in the city this summer, but 2019 did bring a lot of success.The Senior A, Senior B, and Junior A Timbermen all made playoff...
Aug 15, 2019 The Senior A Timbermen made playoffs for the second year in a row, while the Senior B's went to the WCSLA final, and the Junior Tmen made playoffs for the first time since 2011 (Gary Johansen)