Nanaimo

Longtime Nanaimo firefighter named new chief

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo didn't have to look far for its new fire chief.Deputy chief Tim Doyle has been named the new head of Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) nearly two months after former chief Karen ...

Feb 17, 2021

'The protection we're seeing is very robust:' vaccinations need time to fully protect Nanaimo care homes

NANAIMO - Outbreaks of COVID-19 at two local, long-term care homes is raising questions about the province's vaccine rollout plan.Island Health completed the first round of vaccination at all care fac...

Feb 17, 2021

Arrest warrants issued for alleged Nanaimo fraudster Stevie Pirart

NANAIMO - Police are looking for a Nanaimo woman charged with over a dozen criminal code offences, including possessing stolen property and fraudulent activity.Numerous arrest warrants were issued for...

Feb 17, 2021

Bus tickets, PPE and Nanaimo maps handed out to encourage outdoor exploration during pandemic

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo non-profit group wants to help as many people get out and explore nature as possible. The Altrusa Club of Nanaimo delivered 530 "Bus and Park It" packs to 16 service providers in t...

Feb 17, 2021

Further COVID-19 exposure confirmed at NDSS

NANAIMO - An additional COVID-19 exposure was confirmed at one of Nanaimo's largest secondary schools more than a week after it happened. The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District the night of Wednesday, ...

Feb 16, 2021

Water Cooler: Masks in schools, new addiction treatment beds in Nanaimo

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 recently announced fu...

Feb 16, 2021

Provincial COVID-19 cases trend below average through Family Day long weekend

NANAIMO - More doses of approved COVID-19 vaccine is en route as British Columbia's curve continues to slowly bend down.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, reported 1,533 new cases across fou...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 16, 2021

Photographer assaulted during early morning walk through Nanaimo's downtown core

NANAIMO - RCMP are seeking witnesses to an assault in the city's downtown core. A 33-year-old man said he was attacked during a morning walk around 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8 near the intersection of Fr...

Feb 16, 2021

'It's a big improvement:' crews upgrade portion of Linley Valley trail

NANAIMO - A well used trail on the east portion of the increasingly popular Linley Valley recreation area has re-opened following several upgrades.A contractor on behalf of the ministry of forests res...

Feb 16, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak expands at Nanaimo's Eden Gardens care home

NANAIMO - Island Health has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case connected to a local care home.One senior resident of the Eden Gardens facility on Northfield Rd. tested positive on Sunday, Feb. 14. ...

Feb 15, 2021