Nanaimo

124 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend throughout Island Health

NANAIMO - The steady rise in COVID-19 cases in Island Health has continued.Island Health confirmed 124 new cases over three reporting periods from the weekend. It brings the total number of cases in t...

Aug 23, 2021

Province implementing COVID-19 vaccine passport system for restaurants, movies & more

NANAIMO - Proof of vaccination will soon be required to access some non-essential businesses. Premier John Horgan announced the BC vaccine card, a new, ramped up strategy for B.C.'s immunization plan ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 23, 2021

Mt. Hayes fire 'being held' as crews secure perimeter

NANAIMO - Crews are officially in control of a wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport.The BC Wildfire Service officially lists the Mt. Hayes wildfire as "being held", meaning no further growth ...

Aug 23, 2021

VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction

NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...

Aug 23, 2021

Water Cooler: Howard Johnson plans, COVID misinformation & Mt. Hayes wildfire

NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside.This week's feature discusses new plans for the Howa...

Aug 22, 2021

City of Nanaimo seeks applicants for new urban art program

NANAIMO - Calling all emerging and established artists, the City of Nanaimo wants to hear from you.The City is piloting its Urban Design Roster program to identify artists who want to beautify public ...

Aug 22, 2021

'We're entering the labour intensive phase:' crews creating space around Mt. Hayes wildfire

NANAIMO - Significant ground is being gained as firefighters deal with a wildfire near Nanaimo airport. Julia Caranci, fire information officer with Coastal Fire, told NanaimoNewsNOW weather condition...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 22, 2021

RDN moves to stage 4 water restrictions after drought worsens

NANAIMO - A record-dry summer is continuing to have ripple effects across the mid-Island.The Regional District of Nanaimo escalated its water restrictions to stage four on Friday, Aug. 19, in response...

Aug 21, 2021

Additional air support helping crews gain ground on Mt. Hayes wildfire

NANAIMO - Mother nature is helping crews battling the Mt. Hayes wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport.Julia Caranci, fire information officer with Coastal Fire, told NanaimoNewsNOW the fire re...

Aug 21, 2021

58 new cases in Island Health as Interior hit with mandatory masks & other restrictions

NANAIMO - Island Health has continued its trend for rising COVID-19 infections.A further 58 new cases were confirmed Friday, Aug. 20 by the health authority, however the number active rose just margin...

Aug 20, 2021