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Nanoose Bay man honoured for providing hope in 3rd world countries
PARKSVILLE - A Nanoose Bay man's tantalizing retirement plans went out the window to instead help the desperately poor in central America and Mexico.Bill Rawlins, a former Ballenas Secondary principal...
Sep 08, 2019 Bill Rawlins received a Sovereign Medal for Volunteers award on Thursday, Sept. 5 in Victoria from BC Lt. Governor Janet Austin (Rachel Rilkoff)
Family fun on the agenda for annual Minetown Day celebration in Lantzville
LANTZVILLE - An annual tradition in Lantzville returns as the community pays tribute to its coal mining roots.Minetown Day takes over Lantzville on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. The ...
Sep 06, 2019 A vintage Lantzville Volunteer Fire Dept. truck particiates in the Minetown Day parade. The annual event goes Saturday, Sept. 7 in the community's downtown. (Facebook)
Cha-ching: Nanaimo lotto players on 'significant' run of luck
NANAIMO - Lottery balls are falling the right way for people in Nanaimo, who are seemingly continually hitting it rich.The BC Lottery Corporation reported "significant" lotto luck in the harbour city ...
Sep 04, 2019 BCLC data shows a positive run of lottery luck for tickets and games purchased in Nanaimo. All told, 13 people won at least $500,000 worth of BCLC prizes since 2012. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Qualicum Beach man wins annual salmon derby in Port Alberni
imPORT ALBERNI - A man from Qualicum Beach is $15,000 richer after landing the biggest fish at the 48th annual Port Alberni Salmon Derby.Jim Boorman hauled in a 32.4 lbs Chinook with a pink hootchie d...
Sep 03, 2019 Jim Boorman, on the left, won the Port Alberni Salmon Derby by landing a 32.4 lbs Chinook on Saturday, Aug. 31 (David Wiwchar/93.3 FM The Peak)
Mounties remind motorists and parents of back to school safety
NANAIMO - Summer vacation is over for thousands of students, which means school zones are now in effect.Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, motorists are reminded to slow down to 30 kilometers an hour from 8:0...
Sep 02, 2019 After a long summer break, school zones are effect starting Sept. 3rd from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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)