Nanaimo

Island Health steady in fight against COVID-19

NANAIMO - The number of new and recovered cases of COVID-19 within Island Health remain relatively unchanged. Data from Island Health showed 27 new cases on Tuesday, April 27 with 263 active. The numb...

Apr 27, 2021

Nanaimo councillors indicate support for more incentives to boost housing density

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is on track to offer more incentives to housing developers to increase the amount of units available in apartments, condos and townhouses. City council on Monday, April 2...

Apr 27, 2021

Woman killed near Parksville after U-turn on highway

PARKSVILLE - An elderly woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash on the Alberni Highway.Emergency crews were called out just after 2 p.m. on Monday, April 26 to Hwy. 4A, near the overpass with Hwy....

Apr 27, 2021

'I want to be assured they have credibility:' new benchmarks pending for Nanaimo neighbourhood groups

NANAIMO - Neighbourhood associations and similar groups representing segments of the community are coming under the magnifying glass at City Hall.A staff report presented at a governance and prioritie...

Apr 27, 2021

Departure Bay Elementary sees first COVID-19 exposure

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo elementary school is on Island Health's COVID-19 exposure page for the first time. SD68 confirmed late on Monday, April 26 there was a COVID-19 exposure at Departure Bay Elementary...

Apr 26, 2021

COVID-19 curve continues to trend downward in Island Health

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Island Health once again dropped dramatically. Active cases fell by nearly 40 from Friday, April 23 to Monday, April 26. There are currently 265 active...

Apr 26, 2021

Improved access to designated parking for Nanaimo motorcycle riders with disabilities

NANAIMO - A partnership is answering calls from local motorcycle riders with a range of physical and mental disabilities.The Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre (NDRC) has partnered with the Social Pla...

Apr 26, 2021

City claims it's on track to hit most affordable housing targets

NANAIMO - The City claims it's close to meeting many goals of its affordable housing strategy but Nanaimo's vacancy rate remains low. A staff report from social planner Karin Kronstal, to be presented...

Apr 26, 2021

Snowbirds return to Vancouver Island for training ahead of summer air show season

NANAIMO - The skies above sections of Vancouver Island are about to get loud.The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will return to CFB Comox for their annual spring training on May 4 and are due to practice in...

Apr 25, 2021

Drone flight results in near miss for plane leaving Nanaimo airport

NANAIMO - RCMP and Transport Canada are investigating after a drone came dangerously close to a plane departing Nanaimo airport.The pilot of a single engine Cessna 208B reported a drone flying approxi...

Apr 24, 2021