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Clippers weekend wrap Dec. 6-7
NANAIMO - The Clippers picked up three out of a possible four points from their games on the opening weekend of December.On Dec. 6th they beat Salmon Arm 2-1, for their first victory over the Silverba...
Dec 09, 2019 Nanaimo beat Salmon Arm 2-1 to start their weekend, but lost the Teddy Bear Toss game 3-2 in a shootout to Surrey. (Gary Dorland)
Nanaimo's housing crisis, one year after Discontent City closed
NANAIMO - One year later, the land at 1 Port Dr. is clear of tents but the issues at the heart of Nanaimo's sprawling tent city remain. Discontent City closed on Dec. 10, 2018, nearly eight months aft...
Dec 09, 2019 Discontent City sprawled across 1 Port Dr. for months, bringing to light serious issues and divides in Nanaimo. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Pray and stay' vigil at Parksville church filling the gap of cold weather shelter
NANAIMO - A Parksville church is filling the need for a cold weather shelter in the Oceanside area as work is done behind the scenes for a more permanent and suitable location. St. Anne's Church, whic...
Dec 09, 2019 Pews at St. Anne church were transformed into beds for the less fortunate in the Oceanside region over the weekend and will continue to do so this season. (Adam Fras/Facebook)
'We underestimated the costs:" Nanaimo's outdoor rink faces uncertain future
NANAIMO - Equipment for an outdoor skating rink purchased by the City continues gathering dust, with no future plans to set up the ice sheet again.A temporary outdoor rink debuted for the Hometown Hoc...
Dec 08, 2019 An outdoor rink has not been used since the Hometown Hockey event in Feb. 2017 for what the City of Nanaimo calls cost and logistical reasons. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
"Listening is so important, you don't need words:" long-time Nanaimo hospice volunteers
NANAIMO - For many the holidays are filled with joy, family and presents. However the Christmas season can also feel empty for those dealing with grief and loss.Those who've lost a loved one can place...
Dec 07, 2019 Penny Leins (left) and Sharon Whalen (right) kick off another year together at Nanaimo Community Hospice's Celebrate a Life event at Country Club Mall. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers lose 3-2 to Eagles in a shootout
NANAIMO - The Clippers went down early, fought their way back, but lost out to Surrey 3-2 in a shootout.It was 2-0 six minutes into the contest on goals by JJ Fecteau and Adamo Santia.Sean Donaldson t...
Dec 07, 2019 Nanaimo got down 2-0 before mounting a rally to send their game versus Surrey to overtime. The Eagles took the game with the only goal in the shootout. (Gary Dorland)
First major deadline passes for delayed downtown Nanaimo hotel
NANAIMO - A proposed hotel reinvigorating downtown Nanaimo and boosting the nearby conference centre has now missed a crucial deadline , while no timeline for construction is in place. Undeveloped pro...
Dec 07, 2019 A render of what the downtown Gordon St. hotel could look like if the project goes ahead.
Clippers get late winner to beat Salmon Arm 2-1
NANAIMO - The Clippers overcame a slow start to beat Salmon Arm 2-1.Jordan Naylor made 37 saves and was Nanaimo's best player until they found their offense late in the second period.The game stayed 1...
Dec 06, 2019 Mackenzie Merriman tipped in the game winner in Nanaimo's 2-1 win over the Silverbacks. (Gary Dorland)
Major donation helps fund outdoor theatre in Parksville Community Park
PARKSVILLE - A significant donation brings the dream of an outdoor theatre in Parksville closer to reality. The Island Coastal Economic Trust is supporting the effort of building the theatre in Parksv...
Dec 05, 2019 An artist's rendering of an outdoor performance arts stage at the Community Park in Parksville. (Parksville Beach Festival Society)
Christmas Angels hard at work supporting Nanaimo families in need
NANAIMO - It's a joy to receive presents at Christmas, but it's also a joy to give a present and help out a family in need.For more than five years, Jim and his family have been Christmas Angels for d...
Dec 05, 2019 The Christmas Angels program gives toys and important every day items to struggling families in need. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)