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Fatal overdose numbers steadily decline in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The number of illicit substance overdoses in Nanaimo was cut by more than half since the height of the crisis. Twenty-two people lost their lives in 2019, down from 56 in 2017. It's nearly d...
Feb 24, 2020 The number of illicit drug deaths in Nanaimo has reached the lowest number since the crisis began. (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Available treatment beds remain unfunded, City staff to continue seeking provincial funding
NANAIMO - Five open and available treatment beds will remain unused for the near future after a City of Nanaimo task force passed on funding the service. The decision to provide $70,500 in one-time fu...
Feb 24, 2020 A City of Nanaimo task force has recommended city staff continue the course of asking for provincial money which likely isn't coming. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers win regular season Island Division title
PORT ALBERNI - The Nanaimo Clippers are the regular season champions of the Island Division.They won 6-1 in Alberni Valley to finish with a record of 37-17-2-2, one point ahead of second place Cowicha...
Feb 23, 2020 Nanaimo defeated Alberni Valley 6-1 in the regular season finale to capture the team's first regular season division win since 2016. (Gary Dorland)
'They're seeing themselves in a different way:' volunteers offer prom outfits to Nanaimo students
NANAIMO - A volunteer-run group is making prom more affordable and environmentally friendly, one outfit at a time.For the sixth year in a row, Prom Closet Nanaimo is offering up their inventory of ove...
Feb 23, 2020 Prom closet volunteer Theresa Ratzlaff shows a selection of the over 500 prom dresses available for girls in the Nanaimo region. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo singer earns top Juno nomination, American Idol appearance
NANAIMO - The last 12 months have been a whirlwind of fame and good fortune for a young Nanaimo singer, culminated by being recognized as one of Canada's best up and coming performers.Lauren Spencer-S...
Feb 22, 2020 Nanaimo's Lauren Spencer-Smith was nominated for a Juno Award for best adult contemporary album in late January. (Lauren Spencer-Smith Facebook)
Clippers flare for the dramatic continues with 2-1 win over Capitals
NANAIMO - It's a script that keeps playing out, Josh Bourne winning a hockey game for the Clippers in the final minute.He did it Jan. 29 against West Kelowna, he did it Jan. 31 versus Alberni Valley a...
Feb 21, 2020 Josh Bourne scored a short handed, last minute goal with the Clippers goalie pulled to lead Nanaimo to a 2-1 victory against Cowichan Valley. (Gary Dorland)
Parksville Council rejects controversial affordable housing proposal
PARKSVILLE - Efforts to build a controversial affordable housing complex on a south Parksville property were dashed by City Council.The narrow 4-3 no vote was made at a Wednesday, Feb. 19 council meet...
Feb 21, 2020 A bid to re-zone property near the Englishman River Estuary for an affordable housing complex was rejected by Parksville City Council. (Karen Barry)
NDSS hosts senior boys island basketball championship
NANAIMO - The mid island is a senior boys high school basketball hot bed with three regional tournaments underway.The top teams will advance to the provincial championship at the Langley Events Centre...
Feb 21, 2020 Dover Bay Secondary's Brad Lansdell during BC Senior Boys AAAA island championship action at NDSS versus Oak Bay on Thursday, Feb 20. Oak Bay went on to win the game 86-61. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Removal of temporary bridge to result in another Hwy. 4 closure near Tofino, Ucluelet
PORT ALBERNI - Travellers on Hwy. 4 between Tofino/Ucluelet and Port Alberni must deal with another closure this weekend.Construction crews plan to shut down the road beginning 11 a.m. on Saturday, Fe...
Feb 21, 2020 A rock slide forced a lengthy closure of Hwy. 4 east of Tofoni/Ucluelet in late January, cutting off supply lines for the two western Vancouver Island communities. (Ministry of Transportation)
Nanaimo's best honoured at 15th Sport Achievement Awards
NANAIMO - The city's best in sport and competition was recognized at the 15th annual Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards at the Coast Bastion Inn on Thursday, Feb. 20.A total of 20 different awards were ...
Feb 21, 2020 The top local contributions in sport were recognized at the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The ceremony was held on Feb. 20 at the Coast Bastion Inn. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)