Tag Archives: People
Terry Fox Run in Nanaimo showcases marathon spirit
NANAIMO - Showers failed to dampen spirits for the 39th annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, held Sunday Sept. 15 at Bowen Park. Approximately 200 people took part, choosing either a two or five ...
Sep 15, 2019
Nanaimo-based society helping clean BC coasts and track trash
NANAIMO - Everyone knows plastics in the ocean is bad and no one likes to see it wash up onshore. After seeing so much marine debris and garbage land on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a group of ...
Sep 14, 2019
Clippers lose island rivalry shootout 3-2 to Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers built up a 2-0 lead but lost 3-2 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in a shootout Saturday.Robby Drazner's point shot game the Clippers a 1-0 lead after the first period and Jo...
Sep 14, 2019 The Clippers lost a 2-0 lead but earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to Alberni Valley on Saturday. (Gary Dorland)
Two students killed after bus carrying University of Victoria students rolls over near Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI- Two students have died and another three were seriously injured after a bus carrying a group from the University of Victoria rolled over Friday Sept. 13.The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Ce...
Sep 14, 2019 Two people have died and several others injured after bus roll over near Port Alberni Friday night. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'It's time:' Paralyzed Bronco returning to Humboldt for first time since crash
For the first time in 526 days, former Broncos hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki will be back in Humboldt, Sask. The 20-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down when&nb...
Sep 14, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Clippers edge Bulldogs 2-1 in first win of the season
NANAIMO - The Clippers outlasted the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 2-1 at Frank Crane Arena on Friday the 13th.Both teams scored in the first ten minutes but scoring was at a premium on the night.Josh Bourn...
Sep 13, 2019 Zach Bennett backstopped the Clippers to a 2-1 victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday night. (Gary Dorland)
Arrest warrant issued after Nanaimo romance scammer allegedly breaches probation
NANAIMO - An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Nanaimo man well known for duping several woman out of more than $13,000.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said Jordan David Shepherd, 36, is want...
Sep 13, 2019 An arrest warrant was issued for Jordan David Shepherd On Sept. 12 for a probation breach in the VIctoria area. (Submitted photo)
Man arrested for disturbing sex assault against Qualicum Beach senior
PARKSVILLE - A man who avoided jail time for harassing numerous women over the phone is now accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in Qualicum Beach.Joel Perry, 34, was arrested by Oceanside ...
Sep 13, 2019 Oceanside RCMP arrested 34-year-old Joel Perry of Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Perry is charged with one count of sexual assault in relation to a disturbing attack against a senior near the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Aug. 19. (Submitted/RCMP)
Tour de Rock riders set for rail pump car showdown
NANAIMO - When the 2019 Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo and Ladysmith, riders will have a little extra incentive to pedal hard.They'll be racing against a handful of local firefighters on Sept. 30 ...
Sep 13, 2019 Nanaimo firefighters are preparing to race the Tour de Rock pack on Sept. 30, part of a fundraising initiative by Island Corridor Foundation. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers see window open for championship run
NANAIMO - The Clippers are anticipating a banner BCHL season this year.The team brings back a lot of veteran talent and the coaches remain excited about new acquisitions during the offseason.Head coac...
Sep 12, 2019 The Clippers are a veteran group with high expectations for the 2019-20 BCHL season. (Gary Dorland)