Tag Archives: People
Fit for a king: Nanaimo woman known worldwide for Elvis costume-making
NANAIMO - An unassuming central Nanaimo home business is arguably the worldwide king of producing Elvis Presley costumes.Elvis Pro Jumpsuits owner Elle von Boetticher said she sells roughly 400 custom...
May 31, 2019 Elle von Boetticher's company Pro Elvis Jumpsuits produces 400 custom garments annually out of her Nanaimo home. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
VIU Mariners to host 2020 women's basketball nationals in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For the second time in six years the VIU Mariners will host the CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship.Vancouver Island University will host seven other teams from across the country ...
May 31, 2019 The VIU Mariners will welcome seven other teams in March of 2020 when they host the CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship. (Northfield Photography)
Fires banned indefinitely at popular Lantzville beach
LANTZVILLE - Buried in a recently approved bylaw for the community of Lantzville is a decision which had become a flashpoint for the community. "No open air fires are permitted on any beach within the...
May 31, 2019 Camp fires on Sebastian Beach, a popular area activity, are no longer allowed after lengthy discussions. (Submitted)
Less books, more space: VIU Library evolves with the times
NANAIMO - While VIU's head librarian is adamant they'll always have a place for rows of books, he said enhancing the library's common space best serves the needs of their many users.VIU is scaling bac...
May 30, 2019 VIU Librarian Ben Hyman said their outreach to faculty and students is clear - a reduction in their physical collection in favour of common space is the way to go. He said a strategic plan for the VIU Library was adopted last year. (Submitted/VIU)
Nanaimo-area documentaries hoping to tell human stories
NANAIMO - Four documentaries currently seeking online votes in a funding competition hope to tell stories of our personal connections to each other and the area. Each documentary is applying for $50,0...
May 30, 2019 Screenshots from Humans of the Harbour City, Our Trees Story and Lifers: Working Song Title. (Storyhive)
Nanaimo Timbermen out to prove they're a contender
NANAIMO - The first weekend of play is in the books for the Nanaimo Timbermen, filled with revenge and challenges. The Timbermen started their WLA season on Friday, May 24 against their archrivals the...
May 30, 2019 Gary Johansen
Nanaimo RCMP hunting for person of interest in convenience store robbery
NANAIMO - A popular mid-Nanaimo convenience store is without a cash register after a break-in. Police responded to a broken glass alarm at the Ice Nail Bar, formerly known as the Macs Convenience on t...
May 29, 2019 This man is now a person of interest in a convenience store B&E which left a cash register smashed open outside. (Nanaimo RCMP)
Popular Maffeo Sutton art piece won't be replaced
NANAIMO - A popular landmark used for scenic photos looking out over the Nanaimo harbour won't be returning to Maffeo Sutton Park. Nanaimo councillors unanimously voted to officially remove the art pi...
May 28, 2019 The Frame was removed in late December, 2017 after years of surviving weather conditions it wasn't prepared for. (Jason Gress)
Chronic criminal jailed for disturbing offences in Nanaimo and Duncan
NANAIMO - A terrifying Nanaimo home invasion, followed by a Duncan robbery just a few days later landed a prolific offender in jail for two years.Jordan Daniel Plamondon, 28, pleaded guilty on Tuesday...
May 28, 2019 Jordan Plamondon plead guilty to several charges and was jailed for two years for high-profile late January crimes in Nanaimo and Duncan. (Submitted)
Nanaimo RCMP officers disappointed but not shocked after speeding bust
NANAIMO - Police say they're disheartened but not surprised after a large speed trap in a notorious section of highway found people driving nearly 150 kilometres per hour in an 80-zone. RCMP Cst. Gary...
May 28, 2019 RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien says officers 'are never surprised' by the high speeds they see on highways. (Nanaimo RCMP)