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Disturbed teen unleashed horrific knife attack against vulnerable Nanaimo woman
Editors note: the following story includes graphic details which may not be appropriate for some readers. NanaimoNewsNOW received permission from the victim to use her name for this story.NANAIMO - Co...
May 29, 2021

P.E.I. senator looks to amend budget bill to deal with issue of EI zones on island
OTTAWA - A senator from Prince Edward Island is pushing for a change to the government's sweeping budget bill that she says would entrench an unfair situation on the island that the Trudeau Liberals h...
May 29, 2021

Work underway for forensics experts to identify and repatriate B.C. school remains
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Plans are being made to identify and return home the remains of more than 200 children found buried at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia's Interior, says a p...
May 29, 2021

Montreal Canadiens ready to open doors for fans for first time in pandemic
MONTREAL - For the first time since March 2020, a Canadian NHL team will have paying fans in the arena tonight. After Quebec loosened COVID-19 restrictions, the Montreal Canadiens will be permitted to...
May 29, 2021

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
ROME (AP) - When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COV...
May 29, 2021

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
ROME (AP) - When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COV...
May 28, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 28, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 28, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 463,184 new vaccinations administered for a total of 22,809,93...
May 28, 2021

Janmark has hat trick to lead Vegas to Game 7 win over Wild
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Mattias Janmark had his first career hat trick and the Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Minnesota Wild with a 6-2 win Friday night in Game 7 of their opening-round series. It marke...
May 28, 2021

Williams Lake RCMP looking for missing man
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake are asking for the public's help finding a missing man.Oliver Rujanschi was last seen Thursday (May 27).Co-workers said he left his place of work abruptly a...
May 28, 2021

Blue Jays pound Cleveland, game shortened by bad weather
CLEVELAND (AP) - Hyun Jin Ryu regained his control after a rough first inning battling strong winds and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Joe Panik drove in three runs apiece, leading the Toronto Blue Jays over...
May 28, 2021