Nanaimo

Future Gabriola Island ferry B.C. bound from Romanian shipyard

NANAIMO - The last of BC Ferries' new Island class vessels is on its way to local waters.Temporarily dubbed 'Island 6', the ship left its Romanian shipyard on Monday, Oct. 11 and is expected to take u...

Oct 13, 2021

Active cases unchanged as 59 new COVID-19 cases added for Island Health

NANAIMO - A further 59 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by Island Health on Wednesday, but the number of active cases remained steady.Of the new cases, 30 came from the central Island region with 2...

Oct 13, 2021

Judge jails Nanaimo father for 8 years after sexually assaulting young sons

Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers.NANAIMO - A father who sexually abused his two young sons has...

Oct 13, 2021

New substance abuse treatment & assessment beds coming to Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - More beds and treatment services are on the way for those dealing with substance use and addictions issues.Sheila Malcolmson, Nanaimo MLA and minister for mental health and addictions, made ...

Oct 13, 2021

Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link

NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery.A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get riders...

Oct 13, 2021

B.C. posts below average case increases over long weekend, 315 new for Island Health

NANAIMO - Lower than average case counts across B.C. over the Thanksgiving long weekend weren't directly reflected within the local health authority.Island Health reported 315 new cases over four repo...

Oct 12, 2021

Injured man believed to be linked to daylight south Nanaimo shooting

NANAIMO - One man was injured and two people were arrested following a daytime shooting in Nanaimo.RCMP said they were called to a home on Nicol St. near Needham St. after reports of gunshots directed...

Oct 12, 2021

Indoor mask mandate enhanced, COVID vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds anticipated shortly

NANAIMO - Public health officials extended indoor mask wearing rules from schools into the community.Provincial heath officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced children as young as five-years-old are now req...

Oct 12, 2021

Multiple injuries for Nanaimo contractor wedged under water main pipe

NANAIMO - A contractor working on a water main project off Hammond Bay Rd. has sustained lower body injuries after a fall.Emergency crews were initially called to a confined space rescue at Falcon Dr....

Oct 12, 2021

'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant

NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...

Oct 12, 2021