Nanaimo

Parksville drug trafficker sentenced while grieving untimely death of daughter

NANAIMO - A heartbroken mother intends to draw on her daughter's death as inspiration to create a more positive future.Angela Hugh, 47, was handed a two year federal prison sentence on Friday, Jan 8 i...

Jan 11, 2021

Nanaimo Search and Rescue fundraising to help trailblazing volunteer

NANAIMO - Nanaimo Search and Rescue have launched a fundraising campaign for one of their own.Senior member Janet Rygnestad has volunteered with Nanaimo SAR since 2013. She was recently diagnosed with...

Jan 10, 2021

VIU expanding in-demand community mental health worker program

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University has recognized the need for more community mental health workers. The university has expanded the program to two cohorts instead of one, meaning it now runs year ...

Jan 10, 2021

Vaccination clinic in Snuneymuxw First Nation exceeds herd immunity goal

NANAIMO - A COVID-19 vaccination clinic wrapped up this week at Snuneymuxw First Nation. The two-day clinic helped 71 per cent of the First Nation's population receive the Moderna vaccine. The clinic ...

Jan 09, 2021

Island Health records third consecutive day of 20+ COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Island Health reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day. The health authority added 27 new cases to its tally on Friday, Jan. 8. This is tied for the second high...

Jan 08, 2021

Nanaimo woman's credit cards rack up thousands in purchases after being stolen overnight from vehicle

NANAIMO - Local police are again reminding people not to leave valuable items in their vehicles, especially overnight.The warning comes after a woman had her purse stolen from her vehicle overnight on...

Jan 08, 2021

Temporary crossing guard keeping Ecole North Oyster students safe on busy road

NANAIMO - A temporary crossing guard is now helping young students cross a busy road to safely get to school. The guard at Ecole North Oyster began on Monday, Jan. 4. They're at the Cedar Rd. crosswal...

Jan 08, 2021

Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services gets financial jolt

NANAIMO - People supporting victims of crime in Nanaimo are in a more favourable financial position.Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services program manager Cheryl Zapotichny said an extra $50,000 committed by ci...

Jan 07, 2021

Sweeping COVID restrictions extended through Feb. 5, Dr. Henry announces 23 new cases in Island Health

NANAIMO - Provincial health orders in place to limit in-home gatherings and events will remain in place for at least another month.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, extended her previous or...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 07, 2021

Island Health begins vaccination program in Nanaimo & north Island

NANAIMO - Island Health is expanding vaccination efforts against COVID-19 with new clinics now open on Vancouver Island.Doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available via clinics in Nanaimo and Campbell...

Jan 07, 2021