Nanaimo

Island Health breaks another COVID-19 record

NANAIMO - The third wave of COVID-19 within Island Health continues to spike. The health authority confirmed 60 new cases on Thursday, April 1. It's the highest number of cases yet within Island Healt...

Apr 01, 2021

Nanaimo's Makerspace celebrates seven years of creating

NANAIMO - A local group of creators recently celebrated a major milestoneNanaimo Makerspace had its 7th anniversary on Thursday, April 1, with their space on McGarrigle Rd. home to projects of all typ...

Apr 01, 2021

COVID closures allowing for upgrades to key Nanaimo recreation facilities

NANAIMO - Three recreation facilities in the city are receiving some additional upgrades to ready them for when people return post-pandemic.A total of $255,000 was approved by Council on March 29 for ...

Apr 01, 2021

SD68 confirms first COVID-19 school exposure after spring break

NANAIMO - The first exposure event at a Nanaimo school following spring break began the first day students returned to the classroom. SD68 confirmed Wellington Secondary suffered an exposure event on ...

Mar 31, 2021

2nd worst day ever in Island Health, masks now mandatory indoors for grades 4 to 12

NANAIMO - Island Health suffered the second worst day on record in the fight against COVID-19. The health authority recorded 57 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, March 31. The worst day was only less t...

Mar 31, 2021

'We've always had need:' Nanaimo SPCA barn opens for farm animal care

NANAIMO - The days of not having enough space for farm yard animals at the Nanaimo SPCA are officially over. The new $600,000 barn at the SPCA's Westwood Rd. location is officially open for horses, co...

Mar 31, 2021

Machete wielding man in mental distress tased, taken into custody by Oceanside RCMP

PARKSVILLE - A police call of a suspicious man walking into a Parksville restaurant with a machete quickly escalated into the man attacking a police car. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Tues...

Mar 31, 2021

Nanoose Bay man convicted after daughter finds secret bathroom camera

NANAIMO - A woman knew something was wrong when she noticed a light shine from a bathroom cabinet toward her as she showered. A man in his late 50's who can't be named due to a sweeping publication ba...

Mar 31, 2021

New provincial funding helps secure immediate future for Nanaimo Airport

NANAIMO - New money will help the Nanaimo Airport weather the COVID-19 storm.The provincial government announced $720,000 in funding for the Nanaimo Airport to help offset losses sustained during the ...

Mar 30, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak at Longlake Chateau 'blunted' by vaccine

NANAIMO - Island Health's top doctor says the most recent outbreak at a care facility was successfully mitigated by the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Richard Stanwick said the eight residents of Longlake Chat...

Mar 30, 2021