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Notorious cargo ship torn down in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An infamous cargo ship once filled with asylum seekers has been dismantled on Nanaimo's waterfront and trucked away.Tearing apart the Sri Lankan based MV Sun Sea from the former Nanaimo Ship...
Dec 01, 2019 Crews use a crane to hoist the motor of the MV Sun Sea to land. The vessel, which included hazardous materials, was dismantled by numerous crews over a 45 day period at the former Nanaimo Shipyard property on Stewart Ave. (Submitted photo)
Last second goal leads Express over Clippers 4-3
COQUITLAM - It felt like robbery to the Nanaimo Clippers in a 4-3 loss to the Express to wrap up the team's three game road trip.Nanaimo led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, before falling 4-3 with the winning goal...
Dec 01, 2019 A power play goal with 1.8 seconds left was the difference in a 4-3 Clippers loss in Coquitlam. The game was a battle of division leaders. (Gary Dorland)
Nanaimo students bringing everyone Christmas smiles and gifts
NANAIMO - A group of Nanaimo high school students are doing their part to ensure no-one goes without a Christmas present this year.Students at Nanaimo District Secondary School are partnering with loc...
Nov 30, 2019 NDSS students are teaming up with local elementary and pre-schools to distribute care packages to area homeless shelters. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers end November with 4-3 OT win over Warriors
WEST KELOWNA - The Clippers had to overcome a determined effort from the West Kelowna Warriors to earn a 4-3 overtime win.Josh Bourne opened the scoring with a shot off the post and in to give Nanaimo...
Dec 01, 2019 The Clippers celebrate a overtime victory in West Kelowna. Captain Ethan Scardina netted the winner with 1:05 left in the extra session. (Gary Dorland)
More donations and volunteers needed for vital Hamperville Nanaimo campaign
NANAIMO - The Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank needs a boost at its busiest time of year. Executive director Peter Sinclair told NanaimoNewsNOW their food donations are below what's required to f...
Nov 30, 2019 More than 42,000 kg of additional donated non-perishable food is required to pull off the annual Hamperville program in Nanaimo. The 16th annual campaign is a joint effort between Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army. (Submitted photo)
Clippers go wild in Wenatchee with 7-1 win
WENATCHEE - The Clippers followed up their worst result of the season with arguably their best.Nanaimo won 7-1 in Wenatchee to conclude the first half of their season with a 20-7-1-1 record.After fall...
Nov 30, 2019 The line of Kyler Kovich, Ethan Scardina, and Josh Bourne combined for eight points in Nanaimo's 7-1 victory in Wenatchee. (Gary Dorland)
Dover Bay, McGirr & NDSS involved in police response to unknown threat
NANAIMO - Three Nanaimo schools were placed under lockdown or hold and secure orders by RCMP Friday, Nov. 29.School District 68 officials confirmed Dover Bay Secondary was placed under lock down proce...
Nov 29, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP placed Dover Bay Secondary School on lock down Friday morning, dealing with an unknown incident. McGirr Elementary and NDSS were also under lock down. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP shut down 'very active' downtown drug house
NANAIMO - RCMP have delivered a significant blow to local drug dealers. A home along Selby St. in downtown Nanaimo was searched on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Police arrested a 27-year-old man and a 47-year-o...
Nov 29, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP have successfully taken down a well-known drug dealer supply house on Wednesday Nov. 27. (File Photo)
Masters Open Bonspiel last 2019 event at Nanaimo Curling Centre
NANAIMO - The last bonspiel of 2019 has wrapped up at the Nanaimo Curling Centre.The Masters Open Bonspiel featured 28 teams, about half from the Harbour City and most of the rest from the central isl...
Nov 28, 2019 28 teams took part in the Masters Open Bonspiel in Nanaimo Nov. 21-23. (Dan Marshall NNN)
Prolific offender accused of Qualicum Beach crime spree
QUALICUM BEACH - Oceanside RCMP officers were led on quite the chase during an allegedly drunken crime spree. Officers received numerous calls from Qualicum Beach business owners and shoppers on Wedne...
Nov 28, 2019 A woman with no fixed address remains in custody after being arrested in North Qualicum Beach. (File photo/Nanaimo RCMP)