Category Archives: Nanaimo
Neighbourhood dog show brings big smiles and great times
NANAIMO - "It's about coming together and celebrating our furbabies," photographer Dirk Heydemann said with a laugh. He's got much to laugh about, after organizing a successful neighbourhood dog show ...
May 24, 2020
Province clarifies amended order on public gatherings, Island COVID-19 numbers hold firm
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island continues to shut out the COVID-19 outbreak.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 127 cases in the Island Health region during her briefing from Victoria on S...
May 23, 2020
Local bear sightings rise, $230 fines await for those who don't manage food attractants
NANAIMO - Bear sightings in rural areas in the mid island region have suddenly surged, leading to a BC Conservation Officer Service warning to get rid of food attractants. Central Island Zone Sgt. Stu...
May 23, 2020
Data error bumps Island COVID-19 case count to 127, one active case remains
NANAIMO - The total number of active or resolved COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has grown, but not through a new, positive test. In a joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henr...
May 22, 2020
Essential supplies being handed out to vulnerable Nanaimo youth
NANAIMO - A new initiative is helping the dozens of Nanaimo youth who don't have somewhere safe to sleep. Coordinators and volunteers from Literacy Central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre ...
May 22, 2020
Skate parks open as City of Nanaimo expands outdoor recreation options
NANAIMO - Another step towards normalcy was taken to help youth eager to be outside. Skateboard parks within the City of Nanaimo officially re-opened on Friday, May 22. They join tennis and pickleball...
May 22, 2020
Nanaimo shoppers, retailers stickhandle COVID-19 mall experience
NANAIMO - Local shoppers and retailers are adapting to the new-normal at area shopping centres with varied levels of success.Many retail and personal service businesses were permitted to re-open by th...
May 22, 2020
Dine In: NanaimoNewsNOW samples new restaurant normal
NANAIMO - After weeks of take out or delivery-only options at several area restaurants, a relaxing of restrictions from the provincial government finally allowed for dine-in service.NanaimoNewsNOW's S...
May 21, 2020
No new cases on Vancouver Island as province confirms males face higher coronavirus risk
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island continues to keep the COVID-19 curve completely flat.For the 13th straight day, the Island Health region saw no new positive tests in the area, maintaining the regional tota...
May 21, 2020
City of Parksville green lights sport courts, outdoor rec facility re-opening
PARKSVILLE - The City of Parksville is moving ahead with plans to re-open outdoor recreation facilities.Effective Friday, May 22, tennis courts at Springwood Park along with sport courts in Parksville...
May 21, 2020