Category Archives: British Columbia
RCMP trying to locate suspect in man's death
RCMP in Kelowna are seeking public assistance to locate a suspect in a suspicious death investigation.Police were called to a residence in the Rutland area on Sunday, May 30 just after 10:00 p.m., aft...
May 31, 2021
B.C. teacher says students could be triggered by residential school discovery
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A First Nations teacher says the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia is a triggering event for students who ...
May 30, 2021
Lake search resumes for missing firefighter
KELOWNA - The search has resumed for a missing and presumed drowned man in Okanagan Lake.Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) said Sunday (May 30) their volunteers and RCMP divers are scouring t...
May 30, 2021
'They're going to visit their friends:' local therapy dogs honoured for work in schools, care homes
NANAIMO - Three local therapy dog handlers and their four-legged companions were recently recognized for making a true difference in their community.Jim Bell, Beth Clarke-Gilman and Linda Omen were al...
May 30, 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
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
137 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old growth logging: RCMP
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. - The Mounties say four people were arrested Friday as they enforced a British Columbia court injunction ordering the removal of blockades aimed at preventing old-growth logging on...
May 28, 2021
Conservation officers search for black bear strolling through Nanaimo streets
NANAIMO - A solitary, young black bear took an impromptu tour in Nanaimo's university district area.An initial report from the Buttertubs Marsh area was made to NanaimoNewsNOW and the BC Conservation ...
May 28, 2021
B.C. health officials report outbreak of COVID-19 at long-term care in Surrey
VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials say COVID-19 is still spreading with new cases and clusters as the province begins to reopen in a four-step plan. In a news release, they say it is importa...
May 28, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases drop, 500,000 first doses administered in Island Health
NANAIMO - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Island Health has led to a swift drop in active cases. Island Health confirmed 83 active cases on Friday, May 28, down from 92 the day before. Active case...
May 28, 2021