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Fifth year Nanaimo weightlifting competition stands as biggest yet
NANAIMO - The fifth annual Island Invitational weightlifting competition was the largest one yet.It was held at the Centennial Building Nov. 8-10 with nearly 140 athletes taking part.About 20 of those...
Nov 14, 2019 The Island Invitational had it's largest field ever with 136 athletes competing at the Centennial Building Nov. 8-10. (Dan Marshall NNN)
Police probe 'awful acts' by Nanaimo high school students, some charges laid
NANAIMO - A group of high school students are accused of committing disturbing crimes, which in at least one case involved a weapon. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW the group of four-to-six...
Nov 14, 2019 Nanaimo District Secondary School and John Barsby Secondary School have been the venues of alleged offences involving a group of teens accused of conducting disturbing crimes (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
IIO throws out excessive force claim from man taken down by Nanaimo RCMP police dog
NANAIMO - A wanted man taken down by a police dog in the mountains outside Nanaimo doesn't have a leg to stand on when claiming Nanaimo RCMP used excessive force. The Independent Investigations Office...
Nov 14, 2019 David Banford claimed he was attacked by civilians and also police after being found at a cabin he didn't belong at. The IIO has refuted those claims. (submitted/David Banford)
Clippers beat Bulldogs 5-4 in a ten round shootout
NANAIMO - On a night when the Clippers honoured alumni Matt Irwin it was fitting that the scoreboard after the third period and overtime read 4-4.Irwin's number 44 was added to the team's new Wall of ...
Nov 13, 2019 Kyler Kovich got the winner in the tenth round of the shootout as the Clippers beat the Bulldogs 5-4. It was the longest shootout the Clippers have been in since the league brought back the tie breaking format last season. (Gary Dorland)
Notorious section of Bruce Ave. under review for pedestrian safety
NANAIMO - The safety of a collision-prone intersection in Harewood, which hasn't been reviewed in nearly 12 years, is back in the spotlight.A 24-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries on Mo...
Nov 13, 2019 The City of Nanaimo is analyzing data along Bruce Avenue to determine whether additional pedestrian safety improvements need to be made. The last review in the area was 2008. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
New starting gate, track revamp being designed for Nanaimo BMX park
NANAIMO - The nearly 30-year-old BMX track in Nanaimo is set to receive some significant upgrades. The Nanaimo BMX Association is looking to redesign the Marie Davidson BMX Track in Beban Park, as wel...
Nov 13, 2019 The track at the Marie Davidson BMX Park is due for significant safety upgrades, which the City of Nanaimo has pledged to help with. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Roadside parking and Witchcraft Lake boardwalk to be removed
NANAIMO - A troublesome parking lot leading up Mount Benson is set to be removed, while the floating boardwalk spanning Witchcraft Lake will also be decommissioned.The Regional District of Nanaimo (RD...
Nov 13, 2019 The boardwalk across Witchcraft Lake and 24-stall parking lot meters away will be removed. The RDN board made the unanimous decision at a Nov. 12 board meeting. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Life-threatening injuries for woman struck at Harewood intersection
NANAIMO - A 24-year-old woman has been airlifted to hospital in Victoria with life-threatening injuries after being hit at a notorious Harewood intersection.Nanaimo RCMP said the woman was hit by a ve...
Nov 12, 2019 A 24-year-old woman is in hospital following a late night collision at an unlit crosswalk in Harewood. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers Weekend Wrap Nov. 8 - 9
NANAIMO - The month of November has started off perfectly for the Clippers.Nanaimo has four straight wins to open the month including a pair of Victories of the Grizzlies on Nov. 8 and 9.On Nov. 8 a s...
Nov 12, 2019 Nanaimo won back to back games over the Grizzlies 5-3 and 4--0 to extend their winning streak to four games, and take sole possession of first place in the Island Division. (Gary Dorland)
Thousands pay tribute in Nanaimo on Remembrance Day
NANAIMO - Streets around the Nanaimo cenotaph were packed with thousands of people paying their respects to fallen heroes and those who's sacrified so much in the name of freedom. Remembrance Day 2019...
Nov 11, 2019 Thousands attended Remembrance Day ceremonies across the mid-island. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)