Nanaimo

Coastal Fire Centre peels back bans on burn barrels & fireworks

NANAIMO - A series of measures which successfully limited human-caused wildfires are now being rescinded by the Coastal Fire Centre.A ban on category two and three fires initially went in place in Apr...

Jun 19, 2020

Active cases of COVID-19 falls across B.C., Vancouver Island remains at zero

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. continues to dwindle despite small increases in newly confirmed cases. A release from the province on Friday, June 19 confirmed seven new cases si...

Jun 19, 2020

Four Nanaimo schools receiving nearly $19 million for upgrades, including seismic

NANAIMO - Four schools in Nanaimo are set to benefit from a large cash injection for seismic and other upgrades.Both Cilaire and Pleasant Valley elementary schools are the focus for $18.8 million in p...

Jun 19, 2020

Emergency room staff accused of playing racist games, guessing blood alcohol levels of patients

NANAIMO - An investigator is now appointed to get to the bottom of a serious issue impacting the care provided at B.C. hospitals. Health minister Adrian Dix appointed lawyer and advocate Mary Ellen Tu...

Jun 19, 2020

Nanaimo RCMP investigating apparent arson at business on Bowen Rd.

NANAIMO - A late night fire at a business on Bowen Rd. has triggered a police investigation.Nanaimo Fire Rescue and RCMP responded to reports of a fire at Motion Specialties in the 2500 block of Bowen...

Jun 19, 2020

Parksville celebrates 75th birthday with low-key festivities

PARKSVILLE - It won't be the celebration residents wanted, however Friday is a major milestone for the city of Parksville. June 19 marks 75 years since Parksville was officially made a village by the ...

Jun 19, 2020

Nanaimo nightclub faces uncertain future, threats of violence ahead of planned re-opening

NANAIMO - A local nightclub is gearing up to open for the first time in three months under a cloud of confusion.Koncept Nightclub in Nanaimo's downtown will re-open on Saturday, June 20 despite mixed ...

Jun 18, 2020

Island remains flat for COVID-19 cases, community outbreaks indicate fragile defences

NANAIMO - Despite another rise in active cases, the number of daily confirmed positive COVID-19 tests remains low in the province and non-existent on Vancouver Island..Provincial health officer Dr. Bo...

Jun 18, 2020

Sports courts and fields re-opening across Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Chances to get outside for outdoor recreation are slowly expanding.Sports fields in the City of Nanaimo re-opened on Thursday, June 18. Sports courts are expected to be open by Monday, June ...

Jun 18, 2020

Blow torch used to burn weeds backfires on Parksville home owner

PARKSVILLE - A recent attempt to burn unwanted weeds under a cedar hedge in Parksville went completely off the rails.Parksville Fire Rescue assistant chief Steven Liedl said damage caused by misuse of...

Jun 18, 2020