Nanaimo

Island Health COVID cases continue dropping, higher rate seen across B.C

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases in Island Health continue to drop to pre-third wave levels. The health authority confirmed 16 new cases on Friday, May 7. This is the lowest number of new cases ...

May 07, 2021

Nanaimo Parkway truck driver in stable condition, police ask for dash cam footage

NANAIMO - The driver of a semi-truck involved in a major collision on the Nanaimo Parkway is recovering from her injuries.Police said the 35-year-old woman's condition in hospital is now listed as sta...

May 07, 2021

Downtown icon Bastion Jewellers closing

NANAIMO - "You'll always have work when you work for the community" is a motto Nanaimo jeweller Bill Carter kept close to his heart for nearly 40 years. Carter and his wife Jean are now retiring and c...

May 07, 2021

VIDEO: Three new electric buses added to Nanaimo, Ladysmith & Oceanside fleets

NANAIMO - Three new fully electric school buses will be buzzing kids to and from school across the mid-Island.School District 68, serving Nanaimo and Ladysmith, debuted their two new buses on Thursday...

May 06, 2021

Person of interest sought in Dollarama arson

NANAIMO - Police are looking for a man who caused significant damage to a south end Dollarama. The man was seen leaving the store near the corner of Bruce Ave. and Fifth St. around 9 p.m. on Monday, M...

May 06, 2021

Reduced COVID transmissions ease pressure on B.C. hospitals

NANAIMO - An upbeat provincial health officer shared more positive COVID-19 trends during her latest media briefing.Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, May 6 said pressure is noticably easing as the number ...

May 06, 2021

Parksville woman avoids jail for substantial workplace payroll scam

NANAIMO - A once-trusted employee busted for funnelling $70,000 from an Errington sawmill into her own bank account is serving her sentence at home with strict conditions.Renee Patricia Merkel, 43, wa...

May 06, 2021

Crosswalk curbs returning to Departure Bay Rd. as City eyes more permanent solution

NANAIMO - The City is looking at what more can be done to slow cars through one of the most popular areas of Nanaimo during summer months.Lane-narrowing curbs will again be installed at crosswalks on ...

May 06, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases in Island Health drop below 200, two new on central Island

NANAIMO - The decline of COVID-19 cases continues in Island Health. There were 20 new cases confirmed on Wednesday, May 5 as active cases fell below 200 for the first time since March 18, dropping to ...

May 05, 2021

Man jailed for horrific abuse of dog in Nanoose Bay

Editor's Note: This story contains details of animal abuse. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man trusted with dog-sitting while his neighours were out of the country instead beat their beloved...

May 05, 2021