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Major decisions on downtown Nanaimo supervised consumption site deferred again
NANAIMO - The issue of evolving downtown Nanaimo's contentious overdose prevention site and easing zoning rules around such facilities is still in bureaucratic limbo. Zoning amendments were asked for ...
Jan 14, 2020 Efforts to turn the overdose prevention site into a supervised consumption site took a small step forward after nearly three years of inaction. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Urn with ashes inside found under Nanaimo bench
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP released Wednesday morning, they've located the owner of the urn and are making arrangements for it to be returned.- - - - -NANAIMO - An unusual item was found under a park bench ...
Jan 14, 2020 This urn filled with ashes was found under a bench near the Nanaimo Yacht Club on Saturday. Jan. 11. (Submitted/RCMP)
Nanaimo braces for final punch in year's first winter storm
NANAIMO - Snowfall across the region is expected to get worse before it gets better.Environment Canada metrologists revised earlier estimates and now forecast 10-15 centimetres of snow will fall on Tu...
Jan 14, 2020 Nanaimo's first taste of winter is set to get worse before it gets better according to Environment Canada meterologists. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers weekend wrap Jan. 11-12
NANAIMO - The Clippers split their games against Cowichan Valley and Wenatchee on the weekend.It was a very tight game in Duncan on Jan. 11 with the Capitals winning 2-1.Kyler Kovich scored the only g...
Jan 13, 2020 Nanaimo lost 2-1 in Cowichan and beat Wenatchee 5-2 in their two weekend games. (Gary Dorland)
Snowfall causes transportation woes in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Winter-like conditions have arrived on the mid island for the first time this season, leaving a blanket of snow and numerous driving related challenges. Environment Canada doesn't expect the...
Jan 13, 2020
'It will be a big change:' forecaster warns to brace for a blast of cold weather
NANAIMO - A relatively tame winter is taking a frigid turn with drastically colder than normal temperatures gripping the mid island region.Environment Canada Meteorologist Bobby Sekhon said a substant...
Jan 12, 2020 Environment Canada anticipates temperatures will regularly sit below the freezing mark for the next several days, beginning the evening of Sunday, Jan 12. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers goalie Naylor credited with goal in 5-2 win over Wenatchee
NANAIMO - The Clippers honoured John Newberry before their game with Wenatchee and then downed the Wild 5-2.Newberry holds Nanaimo's single season scoring record with 185 points in 1979-80.His name no...
Jan 12, 2020 The Clippers added John Newberry to their Wall of Honour and then defeated the Wild 5-2. Joran Naylor was given credit for an empty net goal in the victory. (Gary Dorland)
'Leave it up to me to do that job:' Buccaneers fan relishes super-fan status
NANAIMO - For fans of the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers, Sash Barbour is a celebrity.The 'Bucs Super-Fan' has been a fixture at games in Nanaimo since 2014, enthusiastically cheering junior B hockey team...
Jan 11, 2020 Sash Barbour (right) and his friends Jason Kemper (left) and Matt Calijouw (middle) loudly and proudly cheer on the Nanaimo Buccaneers at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers lose goaltending battle 2-1 to Cowichan
DUNCAN - The goalies stole the show in an 80 shot performance put on by the Clippers and Capitals.Jordan Naylor made 36 saves in the loss and Zach Borgiel stopped 41 shots for the Capitals in their 2-...
Jan 11, 2020 Nanaimo goalie Jordan Naylor and the Capitals Zach Borgiel put on a goaltending clinic allowing just three goals on a combined 80 shots. (Gary Dorland)
High winds, wet snow affect Nanaimo ferry travel and area highways
NANAIMO - High winds and widespread wet snow have made an impact for travellers in Nanaimo and areas north of the city.BC Ferries cancelled all morning sailings between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay...
Jan 10, 2020 Areas of Nanaimo saw wet snow fall through much of Friday morning, with high winds cancelling numerous sailings between Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)