Nanaimo

'It's a big unknown:' Nanaimo Fringe Festival takes plunge with virtual event

NANAIMO - Theatre buffs starved of stage action during COVID-19 will have some options beginning Wednesday night.Rather than close the curtains on the 2020 Nanaimo Fringe Festival, the event is pressi...

Aug 11, 2020

Woman who punched Nanaimo mountie in face poised to escape criminal record

NANAIMO - A woman pleaded guilty to punching a Nanaimo RCMP officer after police took issue with people drinking in public in the city's downtown.On Monday, Aug 10 Lauren Marie Brindisi, 20, was convi...

Aug 11, 2020

'We need to do better collectively:' active cases in B.C. near 450, one new on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases has nearly doubled in the last two weeks as summer gatherings increase.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 131 new, confirmed cases of CO...

Aug 10, 2020

Nanaimo woman wins $500K Lotto Max draw, has luxury hair dryer among spending priorities

NANAIMO - A local woman now half a million dollars richer already has a few ideas to spend her new winnings, including a premium hair dryer.Debra Allen bought her ticket at Nanaimo's Super Save Gas on...

Aug 10, 2020

'There's so much need out there:' Nanaimo bakery turning muffins to much-needed groceries

NANAIMO - A fixture of the downtown core is turning a delicious baked treat into much needed support for local families.Red's Bakery recently started up a 'Muffin Fund' to help families in Nanaimo str...

Aug 10, 2020

Environment Canada expects heat to return after volatile July

NANAIMO - Summer-like weather finally arrived in the back half of July, while a meteorologist expects hotter temperatures will return later this month.Environment Canada's Bobby Sekhon said July was a...

Aug 10, 2020

Nanaimo River Rd. proving to be a summer hotspot for thieves

NANAIMO - Those heading into the backcountry to camp may want to consider being dropped off rather than leaving their vehicle along Nanaimo River Rd. The advice comes after Nanaimo RCMP responded to o...

Aug 09, 2020

Reuse Rendezvous taking steps towards a zero-waste Nanaimo

NANAIMO - For over two decades, local residents have helped give countless items a new lease on life.The city's popular annual Reuse Rendezvous is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9 across ...

Aug 08, 2020

Additional COVID-19 case on Vancouver Island as province warns of 'wildfire' potential

NANAIMO - Provincial health officials are banking on layers of defence to prevent COVID-19 from spreading 'like a wildfire'.A total of 53 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed Friday, including ...

Aug 07, 2020

New-look school supplies initiative gears up for busy campaign

NANAIMO - Helping local students get the school year started off right has taken on a new level of importance for the organizer of Fresh Start.Dave Lawrence of That 50's Barber Shop said their team of...

Aug 07, 2020