Category Archives: Nanaimo
Injured dirt bike rider north of Qualicum leads to lengthy rescue
PARKSVILLE - A long and exhausting rescue of a dirt biker with a shattered leg underscores the challenges SAR teams are facing during a health pandemic.Arrowsmith SAR president Nick Rivers said 30 of ...
Apr 21, 2020 Arrowsmith SAR and paramedics wait at the trailhead for an injured dirt bike rider near an expansive trail network in the Cook Creek area on Sunday, April 19. (Arrowsmith SAR)
Financial plan in limbo as Nanaimo city council weigh immediate COVID-19 relief versus future protections
NANAIMO - City councillors have a difficult decision ahead of them about the projected property tax increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a special council meeting on Monday, April 20, councillors...
Apr 20, 2020 Nanaimo city councillors have a tough decision ahead of them as they chart the course forward on their five year financial plan and a projected property tax increase in May. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Key COVID-19 trends continue in right direction, new outbreak linked to Alberta work site
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped modestly Monday, but the amount of active cases and hospitalizations continues to fall.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 52 n...
Apr 20, 2020 Five new COVID-19 cases have been announced in the Island Health region, for a total of 102. (Government of British Columbia)
Man accused of spitting on store clerk in Nanaimo arrested
NANAIMO - A man was arrested and faces an assault charge for allegedly spitting on a Dollarama employee at Port Place Shopping Centre.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened the morning of Sunday, Apr...
Apr 20, 2020 An irate male allegedly spat on a store employee after telling him shopping hours at the Dollarama were reserved for seniors. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Domestic violence support services presented with difficult challenge during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - Concern has grown over a likely rise in domestic violence cases due to social distancing and provincial health officers encouraging people to stay at home.For many, especially women and chil...
Apr 20, 2020 Support services and enforcement agencies are working to deliver help to victims of domestic violence during COVID-19. (iStock/File Photo)
Frustrations grow among Nanaimo residents over COVID recreation restrictions
NANAIMO - As heavy COVID-19 restrictions move into its second month frustrations mount over people seemingly ignoring social distancing rules.Outdoor settings like Neck Point Park and Maffeo Sutton Pa...
Apr 20, 2020 The City of Nanaimo has installed signage at all popular outdoor areas encouraging social distancing. (submitted/Maija Rawnsley)
3rd serious accident in 1 week highlights need for motorcycle awareness
NANAIMO - Motorcycle awareness month in May is getting attention early after three motorcycle accidents in the mid-island area in one week. A motorcycle rider suffered life threatening injuries after ...
Apr 19, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP say while May is motorcycle awareness month, drivers on any vehicle need to drive safely all year. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Ceramic hearts campaign sees great success to help Nanaimo food bank
NANAIMO - A fundraising campaign benefitting the Nanaimo food bank is taking off in ways the organizers could have never imagined. Ceramic artist Heather Goldminc and her family at Blue Sky Clayworks ...
Apr 19, 2020 Heather Goldminc and her family are creating hundreds of packages in a fundraiser for the Nanaimo food bank. (submitted/Heather Goldminc)
Nanaimo streets crowded by classic cars fundraising for COVID-19 research
NANAIMO - Around 130 cars of all make, model and vintage paraded through Nanaimo on Saturday evening in a show of solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.Cars4COVID drove from south Nanaimo to Nanaim...
Apr 18, 2020 Around 130 cars descended on Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Saturday evening for a tribute to first responders and front-line workers. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
COVID-19 cases in the Island Heath Region increase to 97, as province continues to battle the pandemic
NANAIMO - There have been three new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island in the past 24 hours.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 in Victor...
Apr 18, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers a daily update COVID-19 address at the Parliament Buildings Press Theatre in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)