Nanaimo

Island Health's active COVID-19 case count continues slide down

NANAIMO - There continues to be fewer active COVID-19 cases throughout Island Health.Data from the health authority showed 413 active cases as of Wednesday, Oct. 20, a drop of 20 from the day prior.Ce...

Oct 20, 2021

Seamless daycare program opening at Nanaimo's Departure Bay Elementary

NANAIMO - An expanded provincial pilot project is looking to cut the disruption for young children between school and daycare.One kindergarten classroom at Nanaimo's Departure Bay Elementary Eco-Schoo...

Oct 20, 2021

Unexpected costs arise while overhauling Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - Upgrading a well used baseball stadium in Nanaimo will cost more than originally planned.A City staff report estimated $150,000 will be required to safely remove many years of paint on the s...

Oct 20, 2021

'There is so much hope and love:' Indigenous literacy program for Elders unveiled at VIU

NANAIMO - Disadvantaged Indigenous Elders from around the mid-Island are excited about the possibilities decades after being soured by their classroom experiences.Championed by Cowichan Tribes Elder L...

Oct 20, 2021

New 117-bed student housing complex in Nanaimo passes first hurdles

NANAIMO - A large student housing complex is closer to fulfilling heavy demand in Nanaimo's university district.Council gave the green light to a proposed development at 416 Wakesiah Ave., featuring 1...

Oct 19, 2021

Live event capacity limits to be rescinded amid higher vaccination rates

NANAIMO - The province is lifting indoor capacity restrictions as rates of people who have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to increase.People in areas with high vaccinati...

Oct 19, 2021

Irate, aggressive man taken down by Police Service Dog in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties had to deploy a Police Service Dog to subdue a man in downtown Nanaimo.A shirtless, emotional man was found by an off-duty officer and Police Dog Services handler at Esplanade...

Oct 19, 2021

Steven Michael Bacon set for transfer to Nanaimo ahead of Chang inquiry

NANAIMO - Arrangements are in place to transfer the man accused of murdering a Nanaimo teen to the Harbour City for a preliminary inquiry.Steven Michael Bacon is charged with first degree murder in re...

Oct 19, 2021

VIDEO: Thousands of catchable-sized trout piped into Nanaimo area lakes

NANAIMO - Hooking a fish at one of Nanaimo's stocked lakes is a little easier, as thousands are being released during an annual fall top-up.Around 20,000 rainbow trout are piped into eight Nanaimo are...

Oct 19, 2021

Island Health's active COVID-19 cases drop over weekend reporting periods

NANAIMO - Island Health has continued its slide down the back of COVID-19's fourth wave.The health authority confirmed 178 new cases over three weekend reporting periods between Friday, Oct. 15 and Mo...

Oct 18, 2021