Tag Archives: People
Lawsuit over Parksville supportive housing settled out of court
PARKSVILLE - A lengthy and unique lawsuit against the rezoning of land used for a substantial supportive housing complex in Parksville is now over. Both BC Housing and defence lawyer Mark Sagar confir...
Jun 08, 2019 The under-construction Orca Place at 222 Corfield St. South, which is expected to open shortly. (Facebook)
'It's chilling:' shocking account of Bowser man attacking woman with knife revealed
Editors note - This story contains graphic details which may not be appropriate for all readers.NANAIMO - It remains unclear why a man stabbed a woman a dozen times in a shocking and unprovoked attack...
Jun 07, 2019 Shannon (Shay) Clegg outside provincial court in Nanaimo after day one of his sentencing hearing for brutally stabbing a woman in Bowser. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Two taken to hospital after suspicious fire shakes Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A blaze and possible explosion has sent two people inside a Parksville cabin to hospital. The fire broke out at the River Green Resort on Hwy. 19A near the Orange Bridge around 9:30 p.m. ...
Jun 07, 2019 A blaze fully consumed a cabin at Parksville's River Green Resort Thursday night. Two people inside were taken to hospital. (submitted)
Garbage truck repairs cause pickup delays around Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A pair of garbage trucks going down at the same time has left bins out and waiting along the curb.David Thompson, manager of sanitation, recycling and public works with the City of Nanaimo, ...
Jun 06, 2019 Garbage and recycling bins line many Nanaimo streets due to malfunction issues in a pair of collection trucks. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club welcomes community for open house event
NANAIMO - Saturday is National Bowls Day in Canada, a time to check out the local green and try your hand at lawn bowling. Over 100 clubs across the country participate in the event. The Nanaimo lawn ...
Jun 06, 2019 National Bowls Day comes to the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club June 8. (Dan Marshall)
'It's a game-changer:' long awaited Nanoose First Nation service station opens
LANTZVILLE - A much-anticipated service station on Hwy. 19 north of Nanaimo represents the beginning of further economic opportunities for Nanoose First Nation.A strategically placed gas station and c...
Jun 06, 2019 A brand new Nanoose First Nation owned and operated service station was a long-term strategic goal for the band. It took its first customers on Wednesday. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
First part of cystic fibrosis awareness run finishes in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Phase one of an attempt to finish what Terry Fox started by running along the Trans Canada Trail came to a successful end in Nanaimo. Kalea Mullett ran for eight days from Victoria to Nanaim...
Jun 05, 2019 Kalea Mullett (left) with her travel companion Mark and family after finishing phase one of her cross-Canada trip raising awareness about cystic fibrosis. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW Staff)
Mid-day Qualicum Beach robbery leaves employees shaken
QUALICUM BEACH -A brazen robbery has left staff at a Qualicum Beach grocer shaken.The owner of Stop & Shop said a masked man entered the store shortly before 11:30 Wednesday morning. The owners so...
Jun 05, 2019 Video surveillance captured this man robbing the Stop & Shop in Qualicum Beach Wednesday morning. (submitted)
Nanaimo Buccaneers coach skates in to help Humboldt Broncos
HUMBOLDT - The Humboldt Broncos are bringing in a West Coast vibe to the coaching staff next season.Two-time Nanaimo Buccaneers head coach Curtis Toneff was officially announced as the Bronco's new as...
Jun 05, 2019 Curtis Toneff will move on from head coach of the Nanaimo Buccaneers to become the new assistant coach for the humboldt Broncos. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo's Josh Burgmann drafted by Chicago Cubs
NANAIMO - The Chicago Cubs drafted a pitcher from the harbour city in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.Right-hander Josh Burgmann, 21, of the Washington State Huskies was picked 162n...
Jun 04, 2019 Josh Burgmann of Nanaimo is now property of the Chicago Cubs. The starting pitcher was selected 162nd overall on Tuesday, June 4. (Washington State Huskies)