Category Archives: Nanaimo
Free animal clinic celebrating one year in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A beloved animal clinic for those without the cash to pay vet bills is celebrating a milestone. The Helping Paws community clinic has run once a month at St. Peter's Church for a year, with ...
Mar 22, 2020
City of Nanaimo close all playgrounds after public comments, concerns
NANAIMO - City officials have followed the lead of other municipalities in the region, along with pressure from Nanaimo residents and shut down playgrounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.On Friday, Marc...
Mar 21, 2020 The City of Nanaimo has closed all playgrounds under its control as a measure to stop the transmission of COVID-19. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
18th annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival cancelled over COVID-19 concerns
NANAIMO - There won't be dozens of dragon boats in Nanaimo waters and hundreds of spectators watching this summer. The annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, in its 18th year, is cancelled for 2020. "Th...
Mar 21, 2020 Dozens of dragon boats won't be in the water this year as social distancing becomes the dominant way to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted/Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival)
Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island, salons and tattoo parlours ordered to close
NANAIMO - The provincial health officer has confirmed 74 new cases of COVID-19 in the province including seven new cases on Vancouver Island. The announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry brings the total of...
Mar 21, 2020
'There's nothing to compare this to:' tourism operators struggle to navigate COVID-19 uncertainty
NANAIMO - Local hospitality providers are being forced into survival mode as social distancing and self-isolation become common practices to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Several area restaurants have ...
Mar 21, 2020 The Grand Hotel in Nanaimo is one of dozens of hospitality providers struggling to navigate the constantly changing COVID-19 pandemic. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Fund established for overwhelmed and critical Nanaimo service providers
NANAIMO - Service providers at the frontlines of helping vulnerable populations are being overwhelmed as the COVID-19 crisis escalates. Signy Madden, executive director of the United Way Central and N...
Mar 20, 2020 The Local Love in a Global Crisis Fund aims to help overwhelmed service providers who are on the frontlines of care. (UWCNVI)
Vancouver Island cases of COVID-19 reach 30, dining in restaurants now banned
NANAIMO - The total number of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has reach 30, with eight new cases announced by the province on Friday, March 20. It brings the total of confirmed cases in British Col...
Mar 20, 2020
City of Parksville shuts down playgrounds to reduce COVID-19 transmission
PARKSVILLE - All playgrounds under the City of Parksville's control are closed indefinitely in a bid to help slow the spread of COVID-19.The Friday announcement from the City is effective immediately ...
Mar 20, 2020 All City of Parksville playgrounds are closed indefinitely. The order applies to playgrounds on City property and does not cover school district property or other public parks and trails in Parksville. (Alex Rawnley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Potential COVID-19 exposures announced in Ladysmith, Saanich and UVIC
NANAIMO - Both local health authorities and area businesses have confirmed COVID-19 exposures in specific locations of the Island.The Petro-Canada gas station and attached 7-Eleven in Ladysmith posted...
Mar 20, 2020 The Petro-Canada/7-11 in Ladysmith closed following a confirmed case of COVID-19. (Google Maps)
COVID-19 precautions mean free transit for Nanaimo and area riders
NANAIMO - Efforts to promote social distancing and limit face-to-face encounters are having a positive benefit for bus riders. The Regional District of Nanaimo announced all their buses will be loaded...
Mar 20, 2020 RDN Transit riders will now enter through the rear doors of all buses, unless they have mobility challenges at which point they can use the front. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)