Nanaimo

Nanaimo close to exceeding total 2019 overdose deaths

NANAIMO - The toll of the illicit overdose crisis continues to skyrocket. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe announced 175 people fatally overdosed in B.C. in July, a 136 per cent increase in fatalities comp...

Aug 25, 2020

New bridge, native plants among work to repair fish habitat at Parksville creek

PARKSVILLE - A new bridge began construction on Monday, spanning the short distance over Shelly Creek in Parksville.The construction is necessary to help protect a resident population of coastal cutth...

Aug 25, 2020

Undetected transmission remains low in B.C. as six new COVID-19 cases found in Island Health

NANAIMO - The BC Government remains unfazed by rising COVID-19 case counts.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 269 new cases were detected since Friday afternoon, including six in the...

Aug 24, 2020

Crews quickly douse on-fire semi truck at north Nanaimo construction site

NANAIMO - The quick response from Nanaimo fire crews and early action from the driver helped prevent a fully involved semi-truck fire from spreading further.Nanaimo Fire Rescue were called to Vanderne...

Aug 24, 2020

Bus riders and ferry customers required to mask up

NANAIMO - Face coverings are now mandatory for RDN Transit and BC Ferries customers.The policies take effect Monday, Aug 24 in light of elevated COVID-19 caseloads in B.C. in recent weeks.The RDN's fa...

Aug 24, 2020

Nanaimo Foodshare production booms while expanding online farmers market

NANAIMO - Rapid expansion has been a constant theme for Nanaimo Foodshare during the COVID-19 pandemic.The group, in conjunction with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op have doubled their farm...

Aug 23, 2020

Qualicum Beach lands nearly $2 million for new childcare facility

QUALICUM BEACH - A substantial provincial grant will see nearly 40 affordable child care spaces built in Qualicum Beach.Nearly $2 million in funding from the province is expected to fully fund constru...

Aug 22, 2020

90 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for B.C., one new within Island Health

NANAIMO - Friday brought an end to the worst week of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. Ninety new cases were confirmed in a statement from the province on Friday, Aug. 21, building off the 80 announced Thurs...

Aug 21, 2020

Squatters booted from notorious Nanaimo property, home owner plans to sell

NANAIMO - Several people were kicked out of a well-known Milton St. nuisance property to the applause of concerned citizens.Out-of-town property owner Richard Elder told NanaimoNewsNOW people living i...

Aug 21, 2020

Police now allowed to issue $2,000 violation tickets to those ignoring health orders about COVID-19

NANAIMO - The province is taking a more hardline approach in enforcing physical distancing and safe interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Solicitor general Mike Farnworth announced Friday morning...

Aug 21, 2020