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City of Nanaimo to combine previous initiatives for economic development
NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is shifting course on its plan for economic development in the region.Previously, the city had an external agency working on economic development only to controversially ...
Aug 27, 2019 It's hoped a new hybrid model will help Nanaimo thrive economically in ways it hasn't in recent years. (Dirk Heydemann/HA Photography)
Clippers name Ethan Scardina team captain
NANAIMO - The Clippers have named Ethan Scardina as the club's new captain.2019-20 will be his third year in the league and second with with the Clippers.He was Nanaimo's top scorer a year ago with 56...
Aug 27, 2019 Ethan Scardina was the Clippers top scorer with 56 points in 2018-19, now he takes over as the club's new captain. (Gary Dorland)
Letter signing helps Snuneymuxw First Nation and Canadian gov't paddle in the same direction
NANAIMO - An important document in the path of Snuneymuxw First Nation having traditional lands returned to them is now signed. SFN chief Mike Wyse and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn B...
Aug 26, 2019 Snuneymuxw First Nation chief Mike Wyse and Minister of Indigenous-Crown Relations Carolyn Bennett reading the letter of understanding before signing on Monday, Aug. 26. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Scheer, Harper among politicians at memorial for Calgary MP Deepak Obhrai
CALGARY - Some prominent Conservative politicians are paying their respects at a memorial for former Calgary member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai. Obhrai, who was 69, died earlier this month&n...
Aug 26, 2019
Clippers win only home preseason game 3-1 over Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers are 2-0 after the first weekend of BCHL preseason play.They beat Victoria 3-1 in their only home contest of the exhibition schedule on Saturday.That followed up up a 5-3 decisio...
Aug 24, 2019 The Clippers beat Victoria 3-1 in preseason play thanks to a strong second period the saw them score twice and outshoot the Grizzlies 25-9. (Dan Marshall)
Parksville man dies in early morning hit and run
PARKSVILLE - A 32-year-old man has passed away after a hit and run in Parksville. Oceanside RCMP said they were contacted by a driver about a man dead in the middle of the Hirst Ave. and McMillan St. ...
Aug 24, 2019 A 32-year-old Parksville man is dead after an early morning crash on Saturday, Aug. 24. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo grad earns large STEM scholarship to help save the ocean
NANAIMO - A passion for the ocean and how to save it from the increasing number of microplastics found choking the water has earned a recent Nanaimo graduate a substantial scholarship. Elise Coates, w...
Aug 23, 2019 Incoming UVic student Elise Coates earned an $80,000 scholarship for her dedication and passion to saving the ocean. (University of Victoria)
Clippers training camp signals start of hockey season
NANAIMO - The end of August summons thoughts of final summer camping trips and the VIEX, but it also marks the beginning of Nanaimo Clippers training camp.The Clippers started ice sessions on Monday A...
Aug 22, 2019 The Clippers are back to work this week as hopefuls for the 2019-20 roster look to earn they way in to the opening day roster (Dan Marshall)
Riders to go to the extreme at Stevie Smith Bike Park in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Upwards of 100 racers will push their bodies to the limits in Nanaimo for an international bike race. The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship series qualifier starts on Saturday, Aug. 24 ...
Aug 22, 2019 The inaugural Red Bull Pump Track World Championship qualifier in Nanaimo in 2018 was a huge success. 2019 looks to be no different. ( Red Bull Pump Track World Championship)
'It opens up a lot of doors:' Nanaimo legion awarded grant for accessibility van
NANAIMO - A provincial government grant will help a Nanaimo legion make life easier for many seniors in the community.A $60,000 Ministry of Health grant awarded to the Nanaimo Legion Branch 256 on Eas...
Aug 22, 2019 Legion 256 on East Wellington Rd. in Nanaimo will soon be the only mid-island legion to own a vehicle to help seniors get around the community. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)