Category Archives: Nanaimo
Former Nanaimo prosecutor disbarred for ignoring relevant evidence in murder case
NANAIMO - A former Crown prosecutor based in Nanaimo is disbarred from practicing law for five years after failing to uphold his obligations while handling a homicide case.David Allen Kidd was punishe...
Jun 17, 2020
Vancouver Island still COVID-free as province deals with additional health care system outbreaks
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island remains without an active case of the coronavirus as 19 new cases of the respiratory virus were revealed around the province. The Island Health region remained at 130 total ...
Jun 17, 2020
Liquor store 'armed robbery' sparks massive police response
NANAIMO - A cigarette lighter sparked a heavy police response in north Nanaimo late last week.Nanaimo RCMP said they were called to Piper's Lagoon Liquor Store around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12 when...
Jun 17, 2020
Cost of new Nanaimo fire hall rises significantly to $20 million
NANAIMO - COVID-19 and vastly underestimated size requirements are factors substantially driving up the cost of replacing the #1 fire hall in downtown Nanaimo.A City staff reported the lowest tender p...
Jun 17, 2020
Nanaimo RCMP finding more prohibited weapons on the street
NANAIMO - A wide variety of dangerous weapons are being found among those experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said increasing patrols through the downtown core and parks, as p...
Jun 17, 2020
'This is not the time to take those risks:' caution urged against re-opening too quick
NANAIMO - The province's top doctor continues to preach patience during B.C.'s fight against the coronavirus.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Ju...
Jun 16, 2020
Nanaimo used as comparison city during extended gas price inquiry
NANAIMO - The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) is taking a closer look at historically expensive gas prices in British Columbia.Port Alberni, Squamish, Powell River and Revelstoke will be the focus for ...
Jun 16, 2020
Nanaimo hotels signal need for federal help to survive COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - Hotel operators face an uncertain future as they survey the widespread damage inflicted by COVID-19. Dan Brady, executive director of the Nanaimo Hospitality Association, told NanaimoNewsNOW...
Jun 16, 2020
Bastion St. & Commercial St. intersection to become four-way stop in pilot project
NANAIMO - Traffic flow on one of downtown Nanaimo's main intersections is set to change.Beginning in July, city crews will install a four-way stop at Bastion St. and Commercial St., replacing aging tr...
Jun 16, 2020
COVID-19 curve continues to flatten in B.C., Vancouver Island remains at zero cases
NANAIMO - The recovery rate of COVID-19 cases continues to inch upwards. As of Monday, June 15 the recovery rate sits at 87.2 per cent, with 2,395 people fully recovered from the respiratory virus in ...
Jun 15, 2020