Nanaimo

Construction reducing lanes, adding bike route on Front St. begins

NANAIMO - A substantial overhaul of downtown Nanaimo's street closest to the water is set to begin. Construction on Front St. from Port Dr. to the Terminal Rd. intersection start on Monday, March 15. ...

Mar 15, 2021

Nanaimo RMT's breast cancer journey inspired by mother's own battle

NANAIMO - When Meaghan Tadei felt a lump in her breast during a routine self-exam shortly after her 36th birthday, she was already well-versed in what to do and how quick to do it."My sister and I hav...

Mar 14, 2021

VIDEO: Training of local Police Dog Service on display in Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - When the local Police Dog Service unit is called into action what follows requires countless hours of training and preparation.The unit regularly attends a wide variety of calls ranging from...

Mar 13, 2021

New process in place to ease police burden and help service providers

NANAIMO - A new method of handling mental health calls will hopefully get help to those who need it most. The system known as a situation table is being implemented in Nanaimo, the province announced ...

Mar 12, 2021

South Island sees majority of new COVID-19 infections

NANAIMO - British Columbia has recorded one of its highest daily increases for 2021.The province and public health confirmed 648 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, March 12.Island Health reported 33 new...

Mar 12, 2021

40 litres of GHB, 1/2 ounce of fentanyl seized in Nanaimo drug bust

NANAIMO - Officers have removed what they called a "significant" amount of drugs off Nanaimo streets. A 54-year-old man, well-known to police, was arrested on March 3 after allegedly doing a drug deal...

Mar 12, 2021

Tire flies off car after lug nuts tampered with

NANAIMO - Drivers are urged to check the lug nuts of their tires before driving. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said there are two reported incidents of lug nuts being loosened at cars parked in the S...

Mar 12, 2021

VIDEO: Chopper delivers hiking bridge to Benson Creek Falls Regional Park

NANAIMO - Installing a bridge to properly connect Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP) was anything but ordinary.Thick stands of trees crowding a narrow gorge forced the Regional District of Nanai...

Mar 12, 2021

First restrictions ease, outdoor gatherings up to 10 allowed

NANAIMO - British Columbians have been given the all clear for small safe outdoor social gatherings.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, March 11 announced outdoor get-togethers of ...

Mar 11, 2021

SD68 Board narrowly votes down enhanced mask mandate for grade six, seven students

NANAIMO - Trustees for School District 68 narrowly opted against extending provincial health orders on mask usage to grade six and seven students in the region.On Feb. 4, the province updated its orde...

Mar 11, 2021