Category Archives: Nanaimo
Gabriola Island's largest park temporarily closed to the homeless
NANAIMO - A massive park on Gabriola Island's west side is temporarily exempt from a list of parks where those experiencing homelessness can camp. Regional District of Nanaimo directors voted in favou...
Apr 30, 2020 The 707 Community Park stretches out on Gabriola Island's west side and many parts are inaccessible by firefighters. (Jim Wightman)
Night Market in downtown Nanaimo officially cancelled
NANAIMO - A relatively new event drawing thousands to Nanaimo's downtown is officially cancelled. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday, April 28 it's taking a year off from the Ni...
Apr 29, 2020 On-street entertainment was a big part of the Night Market and a key reason why it won't return in 2020. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Minor increase in COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, officials say random community testing of little value
NANAIMO - One new case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the Island Health region over the last 24 hours, bringing the total in the health authority to 120.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announ...
Apr 29, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. during her daily briefing from Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
Nanaimo woman suffers significant injuries in evening crash
NANAIMO - A young woman sustained significant injuries following a crash near the Serauxman Sports Fields.Nanaimo RCMP and Fire Rescue responded around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 to the intersecti...
Apr 29, 2020 A motorist went off-road on Third St. near the Buttertubs Marsh parking lot. The driver and lone occupant suffered significant injuries in the crash. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'I just want to make some people happy:' anonymous cookie crusader strikes again
NANAIMO - In times of great uncertainty for local Girl Guides, an anonymous donor has provided another massive, albeit unique, financial boost.Following a $1,200 order of Girl Guide Cookies in Novembe...
Apr 29, 2020 Girl Guides' Sarah Bramley delivered a portion of the donated cookies to Haven Society. The donation came from an anonymous purchase totalling $2,500. (Sarah Bramley)
Province trying manage COVID-19 'delicate balance' between transmission & public restrictions
NANAIMO - Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been detected on Vancouver Island, bringing the regional tally to 119.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry identified 55 new cases of coronavirus ...
Apr 28, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, announced two additional cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island on Tuesday, April 28. (BC Government Flickr)
Cost of restoring E&N Rail Line to full capacity in Nanaimo-area more than $200M
NANAIMO - The final numbers are in for restoring rail service on Vancouver Island. The ministry of transportation and infrastructure released their assessment of the E&N Rail Line on Tuesday, Apri...
Apr 28, 2020 The stretch of E&N Rail between Duncan and Parksville would cost around $100 million to upgrade to a bare minimum level of service. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Island Health expands COVID-19 testing for patients with cold, flu
NANAIMO - The province, along with its health authority partners have expanded COVID-19 testing across B.C.Island Health announced Tuesday, April 28 they will now test for COVID-19 in anyone with symp...
Apr 28, 2020 Testing has been expanded across B.C. for COVID-19 as the number of new cases and community transmission drops. (File Photo)
$150,000 in crime prevention money awarded to Nanaimo non-profits
NANAIMO - Many local organizations and the valuable services they offer will continue, thanks to funding from an unlikely source. Five Nanaimo organizations are splitting nearly $150,000 from the prov...
Apr 28, 2020 Crime doesn't pay for criminals but it is helping many local organizations. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimoites asked to share their COVID-19 experiences for history project
NANAIMO - Capturing stories of the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic are designed to show future generations what living through the crisis in Nanaimo was like.A joint project led by the Nanaimo Museum ...
Apr 28, 2020 Mass business closures in Nanaimo from COVID-19 are one of many indicators life is nowhere near normal.(Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)