Nanaimo

'We all need to hold the line:' cases continue to drop ahead of unofficial start of summer

NANAIMO - British Columbia continues to stay the course one week before current health orders expire. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said no change in orders, which shut down indoor dining...

May 17, 2021

Motorcyclist dies following two vehicle crash on Hwy. 4 in Whiskey Creek

WHISKEY CREEK - A motorcycle rider has succumbed to their injuries following a serious crash along Hwy. 4. Emergency crews were called to a stretch of the highway at the intersection with Jones Rd. in...

Alex Rawnsley May 17, 2021

Naked man seen twice at Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Oceanside RCMP investigation

PARKSVILLE - Two public indecency incidents have police searching for a man in Rathtrevor Provincial Park. Cpl. Jesse Foreman with Oceanside RCMP said there were two reports of an older man at the par...

May 17, 2021

Longstanding Nanaimo clinic to carry on despite devastating fire

NANAIMO - Stunned doctors and support staff helplessly watched Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews comb through the aftermath of a damaging fire at their clinic.The Family Practice Clinic on Victoria Ave. at 10...

May 17, 2021

'We're planning for that:' top doctor on mid island strategizing to boost COVID vaccination rates

NANAIMO - Discussions among health officials are ongoing to reach out to people not so keen to roll up up their sleeves.Mid-Island medical health officer Dr. Mike Benusic said he's exploring ideas to ...

May 17, 2021

VIDEO: Nanaimo doctors office badly damaged from morning fire

NANAIMO - Extensive damage was caused by fire at a local doctors office.Fire Rescue crews were called to the corner of Victoria Ave. and 104th St. around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 16, finding the build...

May 16, 2021

Nanaimo dancers capture viral TikTok fame

NANAIMO - Dancing in the streets has led to a brand new beat for two youthful superstars. The dance duo Funkanometry, who reached the international stage in the televised show "World of Dance," have r...

May 16, 2021

Skipsey elected to Qualicum Beach council in byelection

QUALICUM BEACH - Town council has returned to full strength following a byelection.Anne Skipsey was declared the winner after unofficial results were tabulated on Saturday, May 15, beating Sarah Dunca...

May 15, 2021

Water Cooler: COVID-19 restrictions, NANAIMO sign graffiti & Extension Rd.

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 focuses on easing COVID restrict...

May 15, 2021

Invasive plants under attack in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Volunteers have answered the call for help combating sprawling invasive plants in the Nanaimo area. City of Nanaimo recreation coordinator Deb Beck said invasive plant clean-up events this m...

May 15, 2021