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Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach debut new emergency alert system
NANAIMO - Residents on central Vancouver Island now have new avenues of communication available to them in the event of emergency.The municipalities of Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach have sign...
Nov 05, 2019 Residents in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach can sign onto a new alert system that will advise them of emergencies, city notices and road closures. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Hugely popular tree voucher program returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The second of two tree voucher offerings hopes to satisfy everyone looking to spruce up their yard and also keep the air clean. The tree voucher program, costing $25 and redeemable for a tre...
Nov 04, 2019 The queue of people to pick up a tree voucher in early 2017, which was several times larger City officials expected. (Dominic Abassi/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers Weekend Wrap Nov. 1 - 3
NANAIMO - First place sounds pretty good for the Clippers organization.With the BCHL season now one third completed, Nanaimo is alone at the top of the Island Division with a 13-6-1-1 record.The team ...
Nov 04, 2019 Jordan Naylor led the Clippers to back to back victories over Alberni Valley and Powell River. Nanaimo's net minder stopped 64 of 65 shots he faced. (Gary Dorland)
Unlicenced driver crashes into Qualicum Beach gas station pump
QUALICUM BEACH - A Qualicum Beach gas station was damaged after a truck loaded with firewood crashed into a fuel pump just minutes after the business closed for the night.Members of the Dashwood Volun...
Nov 04, 2019 This truck knocked a fuel pump off the foundation of a Qualicum Beach Chevron service station on the Island Hwy. just north of the Little Qualicum River bridge. The unlicensed driver was arrested away from the scene and issued several tickets. It's believed the driver was headed south on the highway at the time. (Dashwood Volunteer Fire Dept)
Green Party leader Elizabeth May steps down as party leader
OTTAWA - The Nanaimo-Ladysmith Green Party MP is now without a figurehead in the lead.Elizabeth May formally stepped down as leader of the Green Party of Canada on Monday, Nov. 4, following through on...
Nov 04, 2019 Elizabeth May stepped down as leader of the Green Party early Monday morning at a time when the Party has the most MP's in their history. (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Driver airlifted to hospital following single vehicle crash on Cedar Road
NANAIMO - Wet roads, low lying fog and subsequent poor visibility are likely factors in a crash along Cedar Road on Sunday Nov. 3.Nanaimo RCMP report a 26 year old male driver lost control his older m...
Nov 04, 2019 The driver of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Cedar Road Sunday morning was airlifted to hospital after losing control of his vehicle and hitting a power pole. (National Park Service)
Free meal program in Nanaimo's downtown faces funding crunch
NANAIMO - A society providing meals to Nanaimo's less fortunate will themselves be reaching out for help to bridge a funding gap.7-10 Club Society chair Gord Fuller expected their board of directors w...
Nov 03, 2019 Nanaimo's 7-10 club is facing hard times financially, meaning they may be forced to stop the critical meal service they offer. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers shutout out Kings for third consecutive time
NANAIMO - The Clippers have now shutout the Powell River Kings three straight times this season.Nov. 3 it was a 6-0 win with goalie Jordan Naylor making 36 saves.Naylor has three career BCHL shutouts ...
Nov 03, 2019 Jordan Naylor made 36 saves and Ethan Scardina led the offence with two goals as the Clippers beat Powell River 6-0 on Nov. 3. (Gary Dorland)
Nanaimo construction industry faces labour shortage as demand skyrockets
NANAIMO - Central Vancouver Island is struggling to keep up with a boom in the construction industry, thanks to a lack of skilled labour.Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) CEO Rory Kulma...
Nov 03, 2019 More workers are needed in Nanaimo and across the province due to a steady boom in the construction field. (NeedPix.com)
Nanaimo financial planner honoured for charitable efforts and giving spirit
NANAIMO - A financial planner is making the biggest difference she can in Nanaimo. Nahanni Ackroyd was recently awarded the Community Builder Award from the nation-wide finance company she works for. ...
Nov 03, 2019 Nahanni Ackroyd (centre) receiving the Community Builder award for her tireless efforts helping other in Nanaimo. (submitted)